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Yeah I bought mine new and apparently it's a minor loving nightmare to return to smart furniture since I didn't keep the box and Steelcase refuses to acknowledge that the arms pointing different directions or the tilt or the wheels having soft spots are problems so neither of them are interested in a return. Guess I'll try to move it on craigslist and try something else. Sigh.
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Pryor on Fire posted:Yeah I bought mine new and apparently it's a minor loving nightmare to return to smart furniture since I didn't keep the box and Steelcase refuses to acknowledge that the arms pointing different directions or the tilt or the wheels having soft spots are problems so neither of them are interested in a return. Guess I'll try to move it on craigslist and try something else. Sigh. They have a return period, just use that. 
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I've had a Steelcase Amia at work and man is it so far the most comfortable thing I've ever lounged-slightly-backwards in. Any reason I shouldn't try picking one of these up for my home? I don't really like high backed chairs, but I haven't seen a whole lot of conversations about them. Am I just a chair neophyte or something?  What's a good price for a used one, too? I'm in the Boston area, but have been looking at buying one online just so I can avoid the hassle of waiting for one to come up on Craigslist.
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I went to a healthyback store today and tried out the aeron, embody, leap, etc all for the first time. My initial and lasting impression is that they have a lot of levers and cranks and dials and the sales reps don't like it when you release the seat recline lock and swing wildly backwards in every fancy chair they have. My other impression was that the forward tilt mode on the Aeron provided the best support for my usual working posture. I will likely pick up a used Aeron off craigslist soon. Are there any particular areas to closely inspect on these? Is it pretty much just "make sure all the adjustments work and there aren't any holes in it"?
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eriddy posted:I went to a healthyback store today and tried out the aeron, embody, leap, etc all for the first time. Check for cracks on the back and seat frames. Pellicle mesh should be in good shape with pad at the front of the seat. Levers all work? Armrests, if any, are they also in good shape? Lumbar pad doesn't matter because it always breaks. Invest in the Posture Kit instead if you care for your lumbar support. Beyond that "checklist", I'd also check the pneumatic cylinder. Try to get one that still has pressure, they are a pain to replace without proper tools.
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Check that the armrests don't move when you shift your weight in the chair. The left armrest on my Aeron slides down when I lean on it sometimes even when it's locked in position as far as it goes, and it drives me nuts. Still a great buy for $150 though.
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Does anyone know a good place to get a used chair in central CT? I need a new chair but only have $100-150 to spend on it. Is there anything in particular I should look for if I am tall?
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eriddy posted:I went to a healthyback store today and tried out the aeron, embody, leap, etc all for the first time. The Aeron is a great chair for people that are not overweight, otherwise you'll have issues with the seat cutting off circulation to your legs (I just got 5 used ones from a Lockheed Martin buy-out). Check underneath the seat and see if there are missing screws in the base. It's very hard to gently caress those chairs up, unless you were actively trying to do so. A good high-back mesh chair with customizable options are good from 9-to-5 Seating, but good luck trying to find an online vendor. They do NOT like selling their chairs online for some reason. The 9-to-5 Strata is the second best-chair I've used at home, the 1st being the ergoHuman by Eurotech. It's an expensive chair, even at wholesale prices, but it is VERY comfortable with mountains of options on them. Humanscale chairs are good chairs, however they are not very customizable, since their chair design is off the idea that it's meant to be sat in the way it is designed, no options available. I'd be happy to answer PM's about chairs, since I do work for an e-Commerce company that sells strictly office/home office chairs that are a specialty niche. I'm not going to pimp it here, but I will say do not be cheap with your computer chairs. Investing in a good $300-400 chair makes all the difference.
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While looking at reviews for the more expensive chairs I found more than a couple mention a some Ikea chairs as cheaper but quality alternatives. The two I saw suggested were the Markus and Volmar. Anyone know anything about them?
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CampingCarl posted:While looking at reviews for the more expensive chairs I found more than a couple mention a some Ikea chairs as cheaper but quality alternatives. The two I saw suggested were the Markus and Volmar. Anyone know anything about them? Better than the office depot special maybe, but not much. For $150-200 around here you can find secondhand steelcase.
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This is seeming like a good deal? Why are they so cheap? https://columbus.craigslist.org/fud/4778415195.html
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Drythe posted:This is seeming like a good deal? Why are they so cheap? Because Ohio? $275 is plausible if they're trying to make a quick sale, but check for cosmetic damage and play in the cylinder or seat bottom/back linkages. There are plastic sleeves around each bolt that act like bushings. Excessive play in those surfaces could indicate that those parts are worn or missing entirely.
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Alright, what about on a Leap? What should I look for?
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Any thoughts on the Amia? I live in Canada, so used ergonomic chairs are super hard to find. I found this and talked him down to $500 CDN. Roughly $400ish american dollars. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-chair-recliner/city-of-halifax/black-leather-steelcase-amia-office-chair/1039166617
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CampingCarl posted:While looking at reviews for the more expensive chairs I found more than a couple mention a some Ikea chairs as cheaper but quality alternatives. The two I saw suggested were the Markus and Volmar. Anyone know anything about them?
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Phiberoptik posted:Any thoughts on the Amia? The Amia is quite good, as entry-level ergonomic chairs go. It's not as adjustable as some of Steelcase's higher-end models, but it's leaps and bounds above a big-box office store special. $400 Canadian seems like a great deal for one with leather upholstery.
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Well, just bought a used Leap V2 from that guy for $200. I'm very pleased with this chair now.
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Is an aeron or humanscale chair something I should be thinking about as a lowly programming student who might have to move for an internship? I find myself leaning forward a lot and sometimes my wrists feel stiff. I don't know if a normal chair is something I need or if I should experiment with some kind of new desk/chair combo, but everything feels really expensive, even on craigslist. My current chair is so old the wheels are disintegrating as I roll, so something is called for. Is there anything I can do to a cheap chair to give it better support?
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Unbelievably White posted:Is an aeron or humanscale chair something I should be thinking about as a lowly programming student who might have to move for an internship? I find myself leaning forward a lot and sometimes my wrists feel stiff. I don't know if a normal chair is something I need or if I should experiment with some kind of new desk/chair combo, but everything feels really expensive, even on craigslist. My current chair is so old the wheels are disintegrating as I roll, so something is called for. Is there anything I can do to a cheap chair to give it better support? Vulture Culture fucked around with this message at 18:30 on Jan 3, 2015 |
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So is the Embody generally thought to be worth it? And if so, are there good places to buy one online that don't charge full price? It seems silly to spend less on a desk chair than I do the computer I'll use it with, considering that the computer won't last nearly as long, but if there's not actually much return on the additional investment then I'll happily go with something like a Mira 2 or Leap instead.
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Ralith posted:So is the Embody generally thought to be worth it? And if so, are there good places to buy one online that don't charge full price? It seems silly to spend less on a desk chair than I do the computer I'll use it with, considering that the computer won't last nearly as long, but if there's not actually much return on the additional investment then I'll happily go with something like a Mira 2 or Leap instead. I found buying local was a great deal cheaper.
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All I can say is that since I bought mine, I've never had to "think" about my chair again, if that makes sense. I got mine from Office Designs but it looks like they don't give such a deal these days, it's $300 more than I paid 5 years ago.
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I'm pretty torn between the Embody and the Gesture. Going to have to find a showroom where I can try out the Gesture but DWR has the Embody. I really liked the Embody but the static arm rests are kind of bumming me out, not sure if I'm making too big a deal out of it. I've always used Aerons at work and a lovely Ikea throw away at home. Between retailers does anyone know if Smartfurniture or Officedesigns are reputable? I can get the Embody from DWR but then I have to pay a ton for state sales tax and shipping (like 17%). Smartfurniture seems to have a more friendly website.
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Any thoughts on the Humanscale Freedom Headrest? I like the idea of a headrest that adjusts as you recline as that does--seems nice for leaning back to watch a video or something--but the lack of a way to lock the recline gives me pause.
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Ralith posted:Any thoughts on the Humanscale Freedom Headrest? I like the idea of a headrest that adjusts as you recline as that does--seems nice for leaning back to watch a video or something--but the lack of a way to lock the recline gives me pause. I tried it for a second at DWR and it was hard as a rock. I can't imagine reclining in it and relaxing at all. It was the most firm chair I've ever sat in. The Freedom's gimmick is that it all auto adjusts to whatever position you are in. If you enjoy super hard mattresses maybe this is your chair but I thought it was awful.
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particle9 posted:I'm pretty torn between the Embody and the Gesture. Going to have to find a showroom where I can try out the Gesture but DWR has the Embody. I really liked the Embody but the static arm rests are kind of bumming me out, not sure if I'm making too big a deal out of it. I've always used Aerons at work and a lovely Ikea throw away at home. What do you mean by static arm rests? They should pivot out (width) and adjust height too.
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Hed posted:What do you mean by static arm rests? They should pivot out (width) and adjust height too. I guess I just mean how the Leap and Gesture will move inwards and outwards and slide around however you want. The Embody only goes up and down and adjusts width. Even the Aeron you could swivel the arm rests inwards and outwards for example.
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Ralith posted:Any thoughts on the Humanscale Freedom Headrest? I like the idea of a headrest that adjusts as you recline as that does--seems nice for leaning back to watch a video or something--but the lack of a way to lock the recline gives me pause. I recently bought one of these. Yes, it's firm, but not uncomfortable (I work from home, I'm sitting in the chair at least 8 hours a day). The headrest adjusting with you as you recline is very nice, but I'd encourage finding somewhere local and trying it out in person (if possible, how it reclines take a little getting used to - the headrest wants to keep your head looking forward). When I picked mine up, I spent a couple hours trying all the various chairs they had - the Freedom one is what I kept coming back to. No regrets, even though I had to pay full price.
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So I'm 6'1" and 340lbs so I'm pretty fat. I had no idea chairs could get this expensive! My old normal chair is pretty beat up as it's something like 10 years old and I'm pretty sure it was the normal 200 or 250lbs limit. I don't like these high prices but I can easily understand the value of not having to keep buying new 200$ chairs because of my weight vs the usual 200-250lbs limits. I'm also turning 34 tomorrow so I also understand that I'm not a spring chicken anymore and the cheaper alternatives might just give me more and more pain as time goes on. I read the last 10 pages of the thread and I looked online at the Leap, Gesture and Mirra 2. Thay all look a little bit weird to me. Are those really more comfy than the padded ones and what not? They all look small with small back rests, arm rests, etc... As everything would dig into my body from everywhere. I live in a small city in Canada so there is no way for me to try any of those or a way to find used ones. It looks like so much money to drop without being able to try them on. Like I just said, would they even fit me correctly since I'm pretty fat? Wouldn't the lombar thing push me in the wrong places? Are there any goons around my size with these chairs that could give a small review? Any other brands/models you guys could recommend for someone my size? I'm trying to lose some weight again and if I can keep it down for once, would those chairs be okay if I can be less of a fatty? http://www.steelcase.com/en/products/category/seating/task/leap/pages/overview.aspx http://www.steelcase.com/en/products/category/seating/task/gesture/pages/overview.aspx http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/performance-work-chairs/mirra-2-chairs.html What about something like this? http://www.amazon.ca/Boss-B991-CP-D...ds=Boss+B991-CP Thank you in advance for any help you guys can provide. Hemish fucked around with this message at 22:10 on Jan 7, 2015 |
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Hemish posted:So I'm 6'1" and 340lbs so I'm pretty fat. I had no idea chairs could get this expensive! Steelcase offers "plus" version of some it's chairs that are larger with wider seats/backs, have a higher capacity, etc. I only rarely see them come up on the used market though: http://www.steelcase.com/en/products/category/seating/task/criterion-plus/pages/overview.aspx http://www.steelcase.com/en/products/category/seating/task/leapplus/pages/overview.aspx
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Chair hunt success story today found a great condition steelcase leap chair at a thrift store for 30 dollars. They had a few more I might just get a backup.
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I just bit the bullet and ordered an Embody. At the end of the day I just didn't want another Aeron to sit in after being in one all day at work. That and the five setting recline function pushed it over the top.
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particle9 posted:I just bit the bullet and ordered an Embody. At the end of the day I just didn't want another Aeron to sit in after being in one all day at work. That and the five setting recline function pushed it over the top.
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Anyone have a recommendation for a cheap chair? I'm not looking for longevity, since I should hopefully be moving out the country in a couple months, but I'm getting real sick of the lovely chair I'm in now. I'm looking for something sub £80, please don't suggest higher, cannot afford it at all. Something like a 80CM back rest so I can rest my head and quite low down, so maybe the tops of the arms to the floor is shorter than 65cm. Gotta have them wheels and reclining and poo poo. Cheers for any help or a point in the right direction. I'm mostly just looking on amazon about now.
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No idea about UK prices, but the Ikea Markus is probably about the cheapest but decent chair you are going to find other than used or fallen off a truck deals.
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Any opinions on the Steelcase Criterion? It seems to be lower end compared to the Leap, still a worthwhile option? Also, any thoughts on the Alera Elusion? Because it's one of the top ergonomic office chairs on Amazon with a really strong review score, and the higher-end(which is still just ~170) model seems to have a degree of customization lacking in cheap mesh-backed chairs.
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I just picked up a Mirra for fairly cheap today ($275) and already I can see some issues with it. Is it normal for the chair to have such a heavy thud when returning to the upright position after reclining? That could get annoying after a while, especially since I live in an older house with raised floors. The cylinder is also a bit noisy when rotating (a hissy, friction-type noise)--anybody have that happen to theirs? This chair is still covered by a warranty and recently got its seat back and bottom replaced under that warranty. Maybe I can get these other issues checked out as well, especially since the Herman Miller authorized service center in my city apparently does on-site repairs, according to the previous owner who had the seat surfaces replaced.
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Jan 21, 2015 22:31
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I haven't noticed any problems like that on the Mirra or Mirra 2 chairs I've used, though I'm not sure what it means for a chair to "have a heavy thud".
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Ralith posted:I haven't noticed any problems like that on the Mirra or Mirra 2 chairs I've used, though I'm not sure what it means for a chair to "have a heavy thud". Another thing I've noticed is that the cover for all the mechanical bits under the seat bottom (the two-piece shroud that is split down the middle) drags along the rest of the assembly, making a scraping noise while reclining, so I'll have to see what that's about. It looks a bit loose where the two pieces meet. Zorilla fucked around with this message at 02:02 on Jan 22, 2015 |
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