Thanks! It will be on the trail next week.
I would like to have used thicker decking but as I'm the only one willing to put money into the trail I have to use what's available. I have an endless supply of these slats and with a coat of wood preserve I can extend there life time some what.
Decided the chair wasn't a good look, instead the kicker will sit on 4 timber posts so its not in contact with the ground, rock fill to the front with 2 inch of soil on top.
If it works well I'd suggest putting stronger slats on - fence line (3.5" x 1.5")is ideal. Relatively cheap and it'll give you at least 5 years.
Look forward to seeing the pics of it on the trail.