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FYI: The steelcase online store(link) is having a 15% off everything sale starting february second, so if you were thinking of getting a chair from them this might be the right time.
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TXT BOOTY7 2 47474 posted:So there's no clear megathread-style OP here. What are some good brands of chairs that cost around 100-200? Lots of cushioning is a must, but with a firm backbone to it.I hear those Maxnomic chairs are all hype. You have to spend a lot more than that for a decent chair, though you do get your monies worth. I have a Steelcase task chair that I got used for about $150, manufactured in 1993 and still in good condition. For my computer chair I got a pretty good looking $400 chair and while it was pretty comfortable out of the box I greatly regret it because it only came with a 1 year warranty. After two years the tilt mechanism broke, after another two years one of the arms tore out and took a chunk of the bottom with it so now I'm getting a Steelcase Leap because while it's very expensive up front it comes with a 12 year warranty and will probably last like 20 years, in that time I could end up spending way more on lovely chair after lovely chair and still have a sore back and an empty wallet to show for it.
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Feb 2, 2015 16:42
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Knifegrab posted:Just to throw my hat in the ring, I went from an 80 buck office depot chair to a maxnomic and I couldn't be happier. People in this thread will hate on it, and probably with some very true points but several months in and this chair is still absolutely great. Its incredibly comfortable and even after some seriously long gaming sessions I don't feel bad. I would call it a "perfect" chair but it is leaps and bounds beyond what I had before. Actually I did the math and I spend less in the long run by buying an expensive chair that will actually last a long time, in fact I have spent more than a Steelcase Leap on chairs over the last 8 years, the Leap comes with a lifetime warranty(some parts are only 12 years, but can be replaced past that period if they fail), if I had bought a Leap 8 years ago I would have had an incredibly comfortable chair for 8 years now. You've had a few months with that chair, come back in a few years and let us know how it's holding up.
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Feb 2, 2015 19:28
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Etrips posted:Any of you with the higher end chairs play video games all day in them? Are you able to stay comfortable the whole time? Thinking about redoing my computer workstation area and a new chair is definitely needed since I'm using a officemax chair. Before I bought my Leap(it still hasn't arrived yet  ) I read reviews of it on various sites and plenty of people who use them all day for office work and only get up to use the restroom or maybe for a lunch break say that they feel comfortable in them all day long, including plenty of 8-hour plus sits. If your gonna buy something from Steelcase now it the time to do so with the 15% off sale on their site, a Leap is only $781 right now, well worth the price if you can afford it.
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Feb 5, 2015 02:37
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Etrips posted:Yeah kind of scared to drop $800 on something sight unseen like that. But I definitely do not want to dump another $200 on a chair that will break down in a few years. Wonder how comfortable the fabric is and how long it will last. I'm assuming that their warranty doesn't cover wear and tear. Well, I read a review from someone who had been using a Leap in an office for 12 years and they said it had held up fine and been comfortable the whole time which was why they were buying one for their home office. My other Steelcase chair, a used task chair that was manufactured in 1993 has been used in our house for the past 8 years and the fabric is still fine, but ymmv. And yeah, the warranty does not cover regular wear and tear.
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Feb 5, 2015 03:20
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Nerdface Killah posted:Is the Leap v2 better than the Gesture? I bought an Aeron second hand in November but it aggravated my neck problems. I am now looking towards the Steelcase chairs. It depends on the user. Some people like the Gesture much better, some like the Leap v2. I'd see if there is any store in your area that will let you try sitting in both for a while but those are very hard to find.
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Feb 8, 2015 03:15
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Konsek posted:Some guy near me on Gumtree has 12 "fully loaded" Aerons, 6 months old. They are £225 (I'm assuming each, not for the whole lot). We were going to get two £125 Ikea Markus chairs, but now I'm seriously considering these, as Amazon has them for nearly £900 each and I've seen you goons rave about them. This is in the UK so I never really see these high end American chairs around, usually Argos or Ikea stuff. I've certainly never seen any on Gumtree in several months of looking. I have read the thread and know the general opinions, but I'm finding it difficult to justify spending £450 on a couple of desk chairs. If they are really only 6 months old it's well worth it, they will be more adjustable and last much longer than the Markus chairs. You should at least stop by and try sitting in them for a bit.
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Feb 8, 2015 17:01
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LeftistMuslimObama posted:Just double-checking, because I'm really timid when it comes to negotiating, especially on the phone. Do you think it's reasonable to talk them down into the mid $300s? My company will reimburse me $330 for a chair, so I need to minimize how much over that I'm spending. I would just tell them that your job will reimburse you for $330 and ask if they can swing that. Seriously, they won't take it as some sort of insult, they will either say yes or tell you how low they can reasonably go.
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Feb 11, 2015 20:13
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My Leap v2 arrived today and so far it's been really great. It definitely feels like a office chair and if you are expecting luxury it will disappoint you, but it just exudes quality and solidity. The cushions are firm but very comfortable and I love the way the recline feature works because it gives your back support no matter what position you are in. Having all these adjustments is really great so far and it's pretty much cured my back and shoulder pain already. 
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Feb 14, 2015 03:30
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particle9 posted:I don't know if this is normal or what, but I ordered an Embody about 5 weeks ago and it is only now shipping. I should have it in a week or so. I am going to lie to myself and say they hand crafted it for me. They do build them to order, at least Steelcase does. Each chair also goes through testing and QA before shipping out. I contacted them when I was waiting for my Leap to ship and they explained the process to me. When I told them that I had called because my old chair was broken and I was suffering from back and shoulder pain because of it they expedited my order and it shipped out the next day even though it was a saturday. A couple days after it arrived I also received a call from one of their ergonomists who helped walk me through adjusting the chair and gave me some tips on posture and so on, so that was really nice of them. 
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Feb 21, 2015 14:50
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Wowporn posted:I found a steelcase 451executive chair from 1982 at a thrift store for $4. It's got a lot of wear on the fabric on the arms so I doubt it's worth anything but it's still super comfy/sturdy and halfway decent looking for less than five bucks. It's cool because I've been fantasizing about stealing one of the steelcase Thinks from my school all semester and this should be enough to stop me from going through with it. You could also look into getting it reupholstered fairly cheaply or reupholster it yourself depending on the construction.
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Mar 4, 2015 03:41
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Knifegrab posted:I am about to buy an OM5, but I need help on these questions before I make this 600 dollar commitment. Have you tried calling or e-mailing Office Master directly? Just pretend to be a small business and ask about the features of that line and they might be able to help you with an explanation of the various options.
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Mar 9, 2015 21:02
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Obscurity posted:Probably should have asked here first. Was looking for a decent low cost chair for a fatty and found the Arozzi Monza Series Gaming Racing Style Swivel Chair. Anyone know anything about these? Just bought one on Amazon a few minutes ago basically blind. I still have time to cancel if it's horrible! I'd cancel it and read the thread a bit and learn about your options and prices, you can learn stuff over the weekend and reorder it on monday if you decide that it's worth the money and would fit your needs.
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Mar 28, 2015 06:30
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Obscurity posted:44 pages and I don't have search function. Not easy to comb through it all I've read the whole thread and I haven't seen the one you were looking at mentioned. It's probably pretty crap and will wear out in 1-2 years, most cheaper office chairs are like that unfortunately. The usual go to recommendation in your price range is the Ikea Markus. It has a 10 year warranty so it should hold up fairly well. Another good option is to look for a used Steelcase Leap or other good ergonomic chair on craigslist, you can find ones in good condition pretty cheap and they will be far better than any other option.
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Mar 28, 2015 07:17
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Obscurity posted:That Ikea only goes to 250lb. I'm too big. I checked craigslist and all I found was a fat guy trying to sell his DX Racer because the width was too small for his thighs. How much over the 250lb limit are you? You're probably fine up to around 350lb or so in the Markus, it will just wear out more quickly. It's honestly a crap shoot with those cheaper ones, they will all wear out in 1-2 years and depending on their shape they will give you chronic medical problems if you use them long enough. I'd just pick one that looks appealing and then save up over the next couple of years for something decent while checking craigslist for something like a used Leap v2 or Mirra 2. Sorry, that's just the way the chair market is unfortunately. 
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Mar 28, 2015 14:16
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Obscurity posted:I'm about 370-380. Yeah, in that case you need a Leap Plus or something but those run over a thousand bucks. In the mean time just get something rated to hold 500lb, it will not last all that long but it should hold up for a while. Unfortunately any of those are probably going to be equally crappy so just pick the one that appeals to you the most.
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Mar 28, 2015 18:08
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Argas posted:Can't really find any authorized vendors where I live and shipping's going to be a huge bitch. The Ikea Markus gets mentioned as a decent alternative in the lower end of the price range, what about the Ikea Volmar? It looks pretty decent, it has hight, back hight and seat depth adjustments plus tilt with lock and the arm rests have hight adjustment so you should be able to get it to fit your body reasonably well. It has the same 10 year warranty as the Markus so it should be reasonably durable.
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Apr 2, 2015 18:59
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Knifegrab posted:Here is a question, in terms of armrests, where do people think they should be in relation to the desk. I have always thought my armrests should be exactly at desk height but lately people have been calling me crazy saying armrests should be lower. Where they should be depends on your proportions, they should just be touching your elbows and giving you a small amount of support, relieving some of the strain on your shoulders, if they are lifting your arms up they are too high.
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Apr 4, 2015 05:14
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Zorilla posted:Through some extreme luck, I managed to track down a Steelcase Leap V2 for $100 on Craigslist. The seller had three he was getting rid of, and I apparently snagged the last one just in time. The seat upholstery and all the plastics look almost brand new. Even the armrests look fresh from the factory. As with every adventure in used office chair buying I have, there is a slight problem... I bought mine new and there is no clunking sound, so I don't think it's supposed to do that. That said I don't know how much of a problem it is but I would try to fix it if I were you since having the recline break would be a major problem.
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Apr 11, 2015 16:27
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On Terra Firma posted:I'm around 210-220 lbs and 6ft 3. I've been looking at a few chairs recommended in this thread but I'm not sure they're what I'm looking for. I work from home and have a footrest under my desk, so I find that I'm reclined back with my feet up around 90% of the time. I'm not sure if the OM5 or the Leap/Gesture are going to work based on how I find myself positioned throughout the day. Does anyone who currently own one of these work the same way I do? I currently own the higher end "executive" chair from Costco and it's seen better days. I use one of those chair pads you can pick up at Marshalls for like $15 and change it out as it flattens. It's kind of a pain though because it's sliding around on the leather of the chair, but I need it or else my tailbone aches from sitting so long. My Leap v2 can recline back quite a ways and is very comfortable that way, but it's very comfortable in pretty much every position. The cushions are not very thick but I have found them to be very supportive and they never cause me pain or discomfort even on extended sits. Never used a Gesture or the OM5 so I can't really comment on them. Fell free to ask any more questions you have about the Leap and I'll try to answer them.
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Apr 21, 2015 21:04
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On Terra Firma posted:I know that some vendors offer different upgrades vs what is sold on Amazon. Would what is available on amazon be the same thing you have? That looks like it, I bought directly from Steelcase since they were having one of their 15% off sales at the time, I did not choose any special options, just fabric color.
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Apr 21, 2015 22:16
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On Terra Firma posted:Gotcha. One last question: I usually find that I have to put some kind of pad on my current armrest to keep my elbow from getting sore on my right arm. Those just look like plastic and I'm concerned that it would kill my elbow. Any thoughts? Like Zorilla said, the arm rests are slightly cushy, the only time I got a sore elbow from them was when I was really leaning on one elbow without realizing it and that is more of a bad habit of mine than the fault of the chair. If I had to describe the arm rests I would call them very firm, springy cushions. They also adjust up and down, and both the front and back can be tilted inwards and slid towards or away from your body.
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Apr 22, 2015 03:05
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Sunblood posted:Not strictly chair talk but definitely related: The general recommendation is to get a small rug of some sort.
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May 5, 2015 04:17
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Chuu posted:Is there a cheatsheet somewhere with good computer chairs for obese people? My work is the one paying so I'm not really looking to save money here, just find the best chair for me. Back when I was buying my Leap I saw a model called the Leap Plus which is wider and has a 500 lb capacity, other than that it looked to be the same as the basic Leap. My Leap is plenty comfortable so that would probably be a good choice. Also, Aerons are not good chairs ergonomically, the Mirra 2 is a good one from the same manufacturer but I don't know if they make a "plus" version like the Leap Plus.
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May 6, 2015 04:16
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Nephzinho posted:I've had a Mirra 2 sitting in my cart for about 2 days that I'm still trying to decide if I should pull the trigger on. Comfort and a tax deduction, but my bonus is coming next month... It's not just comfort, it's your health. If you sit in a chair for long periods of time most chairs will eventually give you chronic health problems that will need to be solved by fun poo poo like surgery, a properly adjusted ergonomic chair will help avoid those issues. I had chronic back and shoulder pain before I got my Leap v2, over a week or so of use the pain just went away completely and now I get no back or shoulder pain at all. Plus this chair will last so long that when I did the math I found that in the long term I would be spending the same or less on the Leap as I was spending on cruddy chairs that wear out in a couple years of use.
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May 18, 2015 17:15
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Biggest human being Ever posted:Out of the following options: The Markus has the better warranty and will probably be just as comfortable as those other two, you really need to bump up to fully ergonomic chairs to see a big increase in quality but that also means spending a lot more.
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May 25, 2015 21:19
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On Terra Firma posted:On the leap there's a setting for it, and given the price point I find it weird that there's nothing like that on the OM5 too. I'm trying to find a fix for uncomfortable armrests as well though. I have a Leap v2 and I found that back and shoulder pain can be caused by the arm rests being too high, when I adjusted them down so that they just barely touch my elbows that the pain went away over a few days and it hasn't come back since. I think it might have to do with the arm rests lifting the shoulders and putting strain on the wrong muscles or something. Anyway, you might want to try adjusting them down if they are not fairly low already before looking for a headrest.
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Jun 17, 2015 23:27
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Pertplus posted:What kind of chair are these? lovely ones for sitting at a computer or for longer than 30-60 minutes.
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Jun 27, 2015 02:35
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Etrips posted:That is definitely a V1 as it has a rounded back. Whereas the V2 has a more rectangular shape to it. Also the V2 has much more rectangular arms.
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Jul 1, 2015 08:42
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22 Eargesplitten posted:Is the v1 leap still a good choice? There is one on Craigslist for $80. At that price it's a good chair, just make sure to sit in it and test the settings to make sure everything works.
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Jul 14, 2015 19:01
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22 Eargesplitten posted:Are there any hard to find adjustments, or is it all obvious levers? If it's like my v2 then it's a combination of knobs, paddles and levers, they are all fairly obvious.
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Jul 14, 2015 20:20
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TXT BOOTY7 2 47474 posted:I could use a recommendation, as my $30 Target chair isn't cutting it anymore. At the cheap end of things the Ikea Markus is generally considered a good choice. But you should really sit in something before buying.
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Oct 12, 2015 19:44
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Shinino Kage posted:So it seems that the only option for someone overweight is the Leap Plus? Or are there other options? Someone asked the same question a few months back and unless something has changed since then the Leap Plus or Criterion Plus is still the only choice.
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Oct 13, 2015 01:13
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codo27 posted:So. I got a nice looking chair from Staples maybe 6 or so months ago. For the longest now it often slowly goes down..and down...and down and I have to stand up and put it up again, sometimes it holds, sometimes it doesn't. Is this something that's easy to fix? I just realized its been less than a year and I can probably just return it but in the meantime, any suggestions? You would need to install a better quality gas spring, and depending on the construction of the chair that may or may not be possible. I have no idea where you would get a really good one and assuming you can get the old one out you would need to measure it and find a better one of the same size. I'd say to return the chair and get something better.
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Oct 14, 2015 00:01
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theHUNGERian posted:Hey 'thread-where-money-goes-to-die', I wonder if something like a VESA arm for the monitor might be a better idea, unless the monitor is already against a wall or something it would let you adjust the distance of the monitor itself much more freely.
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Oct 30, 2015 09:12
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Desuwa posted:So I've got a Steelcase Gesture at work and in pretty happy with it except that the armrests are rather poor. Except when I keep them as far from my body as possible it feels like my arms are going to slide off. On the other hand I'm mostly happy with the rest of the chair and being able to lower the arms as much as I can would be a plus at home as well. There is nothing wrong with the Gesture. The Leap just tends to be more available used. My biggest problem with my Leap is that I wish the arm rests had thicker cushioning, it very springy but pretty thin and if I rest my elbows on them for extended periods they start to get sore.
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Nov 4, 2015 04:41
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slidebite posted:4'10" 300lbs I have a feeling that is there just to make the chart square, I mean you also have 6'6" 90lbs which is like "Hello my name is Slender Man, nice to meet you." territory.
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Dec 3, 2015 23:16
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Fartmaster posted:Ah I guess I don't need a headrest, and what I mean to say is that sometimes I scoot my butt forward a bit so I can lean back/slouch a bit more when I'm not in upright typing mode. On most of these chairs when you go to lean back like that the seat slides forward and the back reclines so the chair's back always stays in contact with your back. I know my Leap V2 does this, you can set how much reclining there will be, also you can adjust the seat position independently of the other adjustments.
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Dec 19, 2015 01:58
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LUBE UP YOUR BUTT posted:So I've noticed something. The base of the gas tube in my Leap sits a few millimetres off my floor, which is made of wood, and I'm not sure if the floor is warping or was never flat to begin with but in some spots the gas tube starts to graze the surface and its loving up my floor (concentric crescent marks are appearing). Can I raise the gas tube somehow? Is it even normal to begin with? Get a chair mat or a small, low pile rug.
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Cojawfee posted:Cushioning and comfortable aren't the same thing. This, my Leap is way more comfortable then my old chair and that one had thick cushions. I was disappointed in the lack of cushioning too at first, but after sitting in the Leap for a few days and adjusting it to fit my body I found that I could sit in it all day without discomfort. But the Leap is not for everyone, if they really find it uncomfortable then a different chair is the right choice, though I think a cheap office chair will just be another disappointment down the line.
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