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MagnuMizer

Denmark384 Posts

January 26 2015 12:58 GMT

#221

On January 25 2015 09:07 c0ldfusion wrote:

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You don't like the Aeron? You can get a head rest for it.

It's way too expensive for me. Plus the design is not that spectacular, if it would cost 300€ instead of 1000€ then there would be a chance. But as I said, I'm not spending more than 500€.

c0ldfusion

United States8293 Posts

January 27 2015 13:18 GMT

#222

On January 26 2015 21:58 MagnuMizer wrote:

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It's way too expensive for me. Plus the design is not that spectacular, if it would cost 300€ instead of 1000€ then there would be a chance. But as I said, I'm not spending more than 500€.

Holy crap that's expensive. In the US you can get it used for about 300-500 depending on condition and features.

MagnuMizer

Denmark384 Posts

February 02 2015 22:56 GMT

#223

I'm gonna give this a last bump to have anyone change my mind before I purchase a Need for Seat.
They just re-stocked the other day so I'm gonna jump on it unless someone tells me how stupid I'm being...

I'm not gonna get my hopes up. This thread seems pretty dead.

c0ldfusion

United States8293 Posts

February 03 2015 02:54 GMT

#224

I still monitor this thread.

I haven't tried Need for Seat myself but I tend find the quality of these racing type chairs to be a little suspect. You can also thumb through this thread yourself - you'll find plenty of feedback from people who own these.

Also, while I find the racing style chairs to be pretty comfortable, for gaming, I still prefer the ergonomics of a traditional office task chair.

You should try out the usual suspects if you have a chance, i.e. Steelcase Leap, HM Embody, Human Scale World Chair, Human Scale Freedom, HM Aeron, and HM Mirra 2.

c0ldfusion

United States8293 Posts

February 03 2015 14:20 GMT

#225

Relevant to your comment, this just popped up on Reddit.

http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/2uli28/can_we_real_talk_about_need4seatdxracer_i_feel/

HornyHerring

Papua New Guinea1059 Posts

February 04 2015 11:48 GMT

#226

I've got this baby at work:
http://www.hermanmiller.com/solutions/work/products/seating/performance-work-chairs/aeron-chairs.html

It truly is perfect.

c0ldfusion

United States8293 Posts

February 04 2015 13:56 GMT

#227

Yeah, that's what I've been saying. Aeron is still my favorite.

excal

Canada166 Posts

February 04 2015 17:56 GMT

#228

Not a huge fan of the Aeron, so my short list is

Mirran
Think
Embody
Zody

In that order. Embody seems nice but it's a little pricy, I like both the Mirran and Think a lot, wondering if anyone has any experience with them. I have tried a Mirran and it's nice but I haven't had a chance to try any of the other and it doesn't seem like there's many stores in Toronto that has them to try

Any thoughts? And anyone know where to buy non HM chairs in Canada?

c0ldfusion

United States8293 Posts

February 04 2015 18:21 GMT

#229

Hmm.. interesting. I've tried the Think chair once a long time ago. I don't remember it too much other than it being not that comfortable (comparable to Aeron in that regard though).

I tried the Mirra more recently and it feels like a crappier Aeron for roughly the same price. It's still nice - just doesn't represent great value to me.

Have you tried the Leap? It's more comfortable than Aeron, Mirra and Think.

DERPDERP

Kyrgyzstan189 Posts

February 06 2015 15:03 GMT

#230

Found a place that sells used and refurbished chairs. Steelcase Leap for 350€. About to pull the trigger on one. The price seems fair, right?

CorsairHero

Canada9491 Posts

February 12 2015 20:27 GMT

#231

On February 05 2015 02:56 excal wrote:
Not a huge fan of the Aeron, so my short list is

Mirran
Think
Embody
Zody

In that order. Embody seems nice but it's a little pricy, I like both the Mirran and Think a lot, wondering if anyone has any experience with them. I have tried a Mirran and it's nice but I haven't had a chance to try any of the other and it doesn't seem like there's many stores in Toronto that has them to try

Any thoughts? And anyone know where to buy non HM chairs in Canada?

I just ordered my leap from Heritage Office in Vancouver

4 weeks until it comes..much excite.

CorsairHero

Canada9491 Posts

February 12 2015 20:28 GMT

#232

On February 07 2015 00:03 DERPDERP wrote:
Found a place that sells used and refurbished chairs. Steelcase Leap for 350€. About to pull the trigger on one. The price seems fair, right?

as long as the warranty transfers

c0ldfusion

United States8293 Posts

February 12 2015 20:40 GMT

#233

On February 13 2015 05:28 CorsairHero wrote:

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as long as the warranty transfers

Maybe for Steelcase it's different but for my Aeron I don't think the warranty transferred which is fine because those things are durable as heck.

skyR

Canada13817 Posts

February 13 2015 00:16 GMT

#234

Warranty only applies to chairs purchased through authorized retailers and is not transferable.

c0ldfusion

United States8293 Posts

February 13 2015 00:34 GMT

#235

Which chair do you have? The Leap?

skyR

Canada13817 Posts

February 13 2015 00:53 GMT

#236

Ya I have the Leap v2

CorsairHero

Canada9491 Posts

February 13 2015 01:09 GMT

#237

I tried out the gesture and amia and leap feels better to me. Steelcase.com has ~150 bucks off a leap if you order through them. I'm glad I didn't get the amia when I had the chance (I think skyR advised against it). The back support is better on the leap for sure.

Lanyth

Canada62 Posts

February 14 2015 19:41 GMT

#238

Does anyone have experience with the Lively Task chair by Haworth? It's around $400 but has less features than Zody or Very Task.
I've been looking for a new chair but I still find it tough to purchase one at $700-800 when you can't find a convenient local place to try the chairs first.

micronesia

United States24776 Posts

February 28 2015 18:58 GMT

#239

Hey guys, didn't know this thread was here but pretty neat.

I need a new chair for my computer desk (actually, I just use a table for a desk). My current one is breaking so time is a factor. I tried going to my local stores that sell desk chairs to see if they had what I want, but selection was limited and I didn't find anything quite what I'm looking for.

I want a high back. In particular I want my head supported such that I can lean back and rest my head while typing on my computer (the chairs I already tried are structured such that leaning back causes my head to be positioned so as to look upwards at about a 30 degree angle, rather than straight forward where my computer monitor is). Is that a bad idea?
I want adjustable armrests. That way, I can pull my chair forward without the armrests competing with the table my computer is on.
I would prefer a mesh back or other material that helps keep your back cool.
I want to keep the purchase within ~$250
Ideally, I wanted to try sitting in chairs until I found one that felt comfortable vice buy something online I've never touched. However, this may not be reasonably achievable given the above.

How reasonable are my above requirements?

CorsairHero

Canada9491 Posts

February 28 2015 19:19 GMT

#240

headrests for chairs are meant for people that look at screens above them are meant for people who look up like surveillance or people with screens above normal height so if you're sitting upright, you dont need a headrest

you can try this but it doesn't have adjustable armrest. Seems pretty popular and well liked
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00103102/

Unless you're over 300 lbs, any of the higher end chairs like the Leap or Embody will do fine if you're going online since they have many adjustments

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