No armrests will screw up your shoulders beyond belief. You won't notice it coming on either, until one day you wake up with shoulder RSI.
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So... I've been looking into "proper" computer chairs for back support and HOLY FUCKING SHIT
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No armrests will screw up your shoulders beyond belief. You won't notice it coming on either, until one day you wake up with shoulder RSI.
My shoulders have never bugged me in 2 decades + of gaming, armrests wrecked my elbows in about a year, so at the very least I'll take that trade off.
I think that's because of the desk, not the chair.
Most chairs' arms will fit under a regular desk if you push the chair up close. Those are bumping into your desk because it has drawers and its top is thicker.
How in the world do armrests wreck your elbows?
Maybe I slightly dug my elbows in subconsciously while playing? I'm not really sure, all I know is I got a new computer chair with armrests, and within a year I was experiencing tennis elbow I think they called it and it took 4-6 months of not using the chair and light use for pain in them to go away. Been armrest free ever since and havn't looked back (this was many years ago.)
Hey, I'm also a recent Flintan buyer.
I found out this is cheap as it can get for an ergonomic office chair
Thoughts on it? I ended up buying it as a stop-gap since it was the only chair IKEA would deliver that wasn't super expensive.
The Markus didn't really work that great for me, but I highly recommend the Hyken from Staples
Had one, gave it to my partner when she moved in with me, bought a Markus, ended up hating it, bought another Hyken, and now I'm good. Markus is chilling as my hobby chair.
Had one, gave it to my partner when she moved in with me, bought a Markus, ended up hating it, bought another Hyken, and now I'm good. Markus is chilling as my hobby chair.
Thanks for the impressions. Sounds a bit disappointing comfort-wise. Does it seem as durable as advertised? The idea of having it last longer than other chairs is what really grabbed me.
If you want something alright for a decent price, I use the Markus chair from Ikea and it's quite good. Granted, it isn't Herman Miller (I had one at a previous job, it was great) but for that price, it's quite good value.
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MARKUS office chair, Vissle dark gray - IKEA CA
MARKUS office chair, Vissle dark gray This ergonomic office chair keeps you comfy and focused with features like a manually adjustable tilt tension, and head-/armrests to help relax the muscles in your neck and back. 10 year guarantee. 10-year Warranty. Read about the terms in the warranty brochure.
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Seeing this thread pop up again just makes me remember how I don't like my like-new Herman Miller Arron that I got just last October. The seat is too small and I'm constantly slipping and finding it hard to sit comfortably. Was thinking of trading it in, but now it doesn't look like a good time to do that.
Well, it does feel very sturdy and the fabric used on the actual chair feels tough (but nice to the touch), so it definitely feels like it should last longer. Impossible to say how long the mechanisms will hold, obviously, but I could see this thing lasting for much longer than your typical pleather gaming chair for sure.
Did you get the right size for your body type?
You made the original post hoping someone would set you up for this joke didn't you lol
Investing in a proper chair is a good idea though. You don't need to buy a designer/luxury product though as they are usually exorbitantly priced (which tbh is often exactly the opposite to what stood behind the design principles... that's another story though).
Anyways, consider the time you spent in that chair and pick one which actually is comfortable. You probably also pay a lot of money for smartphones or even consoles/pc parts which cost around the same as a chair but are not *that* important.
Anyways, consider the time you spent in that chair and pick one which actually is comfortable. You probably also pay a lot of money for smartphones or even consoles/pc parts which cost around the same as a chair but are not *that* important.
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Hi guys, OP here. I have a question.
What if I am tall-ish? I am 6'2. And I was looking at Aeron chairs from Madison. Would the "B-type" chair for me for my height? Im mostly thinking of the lower back support. I notice they have a curve in them even without the adjustable lumbar support?
EDIT: nevermind. Thanks WBacon Really handy chart there.
What if I am tall-ish? I am 6'2. And I was looking at Aeron chairs from Madison. Would the "B-type" chair for me for my height? Im mostly thinking of the lower back support. I notice they have a curve in them even without the adjustable lumbar support?
EDIT: nevermind. Thanks WBacon Really handy chart there.
Oh Jesus Christ.
See the seat size chart I posted above. It factors in weight and height.
EDIT: LOL, crossed streams. :)
I bought my Embody last week from the DWR outlet ebay store. It was described as New/Open Box so I assumed it was a return or a sample.
What i got was an unopened chair - literally shipped in the same box it came from herman miller in, still sealed, and inside still had all of the tags and protective wraps on all the corners and casters. The price? 850 USD AFTER tax. about 1/2 the price of a new one, simply because someone returned it or it was a spare in an order. wow.
We have a DWR showroom here in midtown atlanta and over the course of 3 years, i sat in the Embody like 10 times probably, but talked myself out of it every time.
Yeah. I bought an aeron off CL back in 2007 and sat on it for 13 years before finally giving up on it (it was already 10 years old when i bought it) - i had replaced a bunch of stuff on the chair but the mesh and cylinder were starting to give so i gave it away. It was awesome for a long time though. About 3 years i started getting Embody-curious. I tried to make do with a cheap refurb steelcase leap v2 but ended up hating its lack of padding. The Embody is so much nicer!
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I've read good feedback about the Quantum 9000 at Office Depot. If you can head out and have an Office Depot nearby, you could even try a floor demo unit (though not sure how good of an idea that is with the whole virus situation going on)
I used to sell life-form chairs that were up in that range. Pretty nice stuff but I don't think it's worth splashing out at that sounds like a lot of money. If you're rich, sure. Pro tip: a lot of people would get a doctor's note for a bad back in their work would pay for it.
jarvfjallet over the markus. main downside is that the seat is pretty firm but that's easily fixed with a cushion. Adjustable headest, adjustable lumbar support, armrests are purchased separately.
Anyone has a recommendation of a chairs like this? Currently I'm using an ordinary office chair or whatever and standing (ascendable table)
I need to improve my posture but I'm way more irritated in my current chair when I try. So a chair that forces you to sit the correct way is what I need
I need to improve my posture but I'm way more irritated in my current chair when I try. So a chair that forces you to sit the correct way is what I need
I'm only seeing a very sharp, uncomfortable cushion, and a broken and twisted back without any legs.Anyone has a recommendation of a chairs like this? Currently I'm using an ordinary office chair or whatever and standing (ascendable table)
I need to improve my posture but I'm way more irritated in my current chair when I try. So a chair that forces you to sit the correct way is what I need
I have never seen a chair like this before. ;-)
Would not recommend. That form factor puts undue strain on your knees, buttock, and thighs, and you'll be in a great deal of pain within 30 minutes of sitting.Anyone has a recommendation of a chairs like this? Currently I'm using an ordinary office chair or whatever and standing (ascendable table)
I need to improve my posture but I'm way more irritated in my current chair when I try. So a chair that forces you to sit the correct way is what I need
At least one 1-star review:
"for the life of me, I could not clean these red soaked stains."
Good enough. But you will start to wish the back of the chair is a bit higher, so you can rest your head onto it after a long night gaming session, and dozing off while I'm livestreaming. :(
Well that certainly makes it clear.
But anyway, I got mine from a guy who repairs these, so what I got is likely a hodgepodge of other chairs. The back support on mine is B, like the one I had before, but the seat just isn't long enough. On the site, it looks like all the parts can be customized though. I wonder if I can still have that part replaced for a bigger one?
I wouldn't know where exactly to look, but checking with Herman Miller customer support may be a good starting point. At least scope out the price for the part you need. Maybe it's a dealer-only service part. Found a toll-free customer service number: 888.798.0202.
Good luck!
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I really want to test out some nice office chairs in-store before I make a decision, but it doesn't seem like I'll be able to safely do that for at least a few months. I use an Aeron at work that definitely helps prevent injury, but it's also not very comfortable.
I'm pretty thin, and the Steelcase Leap V2 looks a bit more comfy with the fabric cushion instead of the Aeron's mesh. Maybe someone here has used both and can provide a comparison?
I'm pretty thin, and the Steelcase Leap V2 looks a bit more comfy with the fabric cushion instead of the Aeron's mesh. Maybe someone here has used both and can provide a comparison?
I got a refurbed Aeron with the posturefit back attachment for £320 last year. Some of the best money I've ever spent. Most of them are usually £400, tho I don't think they've done the gas lift on this one. That's only like £60 tho.