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skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
February 28 2015 19:27 GMT
#241
Most chairs around the $200 mark will have height adjustable arm-rests, if you are looking for pivot or depth adjustment - you will probably have to pay a bit more.

If you have to take your head off the headrest in a reclined position, it's a bad chair.
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24740 Posts
February 28 2015 20:15 GMT
#242
On March 01 2015 04:19 CorsairHero wrote:
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
I guess I can de-emphasize the use of a headrest during computer operation.

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/
I want the armrests adjustable to allow for rotation without the armrests colliding with the side of the desk/table.

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
Based on my searching, those seems will outside of how much I want to pay for the chair.

On March 01 2015 04:27 skyR wrote:
Most chairs around the $200 mark will have height adjustable arm-rests, if you are looking for pivot or depth adjustment - you will probably have to pay a bit more.

If you have to take your head off the headrest in a reclined position, it's a bad chair.

Can you explain the last part?
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skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
February 28 2015 22:09 GMT
#243
A headrest is suppose to support your head so if you want to work in a reclined position, ideally you want a chair that offers full support to do that - in most cases, these chairs are expensive and won't be had at the $250 point.
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24740 Posts
March 01 2015 20:31 GMT
#244
If I get a chair with a high enough back to reach my head, can I just buy a separate head cushion to keep the head pushed forward enough to point the eyes towards the computer monitor?
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MagnuMizer
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Denmark384 Posts
March 02 2015 18:59 GMT
#245
I am now a proud owner of a NeedforSeat Maxnomic Classic Office
I previously had the Ikea Markus, but now I've taken the back and armrests off and simply use it as a leg rest. It works perfectly I have to say.
I am also incredibly happy about my Maxnomic purchase. If anyone has any questions feel free to PM me. I don't really have time right now to write a proper review.
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24740 Posts
March 02 2015 19:07 GMT
#246
Is that the same thing as the TL chair? http://www.needforseatusa.com/computer_gaming_chair_team_liquid_pro
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Karis Vas Ryaar
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States4396 Posts
March 06 2015 02:20 GMT
#247
not specifically a chair question but whenever I play I get pain in my upper back, shoulders and neck. is this a chair problem or an ergonomics problem?
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skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
March 06 2015 02:35 GMT
#248
Ergonomics. A good chair helps but you also need a good workstation and posture.
Karis Vas Ryaar
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States4396 Posts
March 06 2015 02:41 GMT
#249
On March 06 2015 11:35 skyR wrote:
Ergonomics. A good chair helps but you also need a good workstation and posture.


is there a good guide or something for that because I keep trying different stuff and nothing seems to work
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c0ldfusion
Profile Joined October 2010
United States8293 Posts
March 06 2015 13:07 GMT
#250
On March 06 2015 11:41 Karis Vas Ryaar wrote:
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On March 06 2015 11:35 skyR wrote:
Ergonomics. A good chair helps but you also need a good workstation and posture.


is there a good guide or something for that because I keep trying different stuff and nothing seems to work

Just sit upright (a good char helps with that tremendously), make sure your monitors are level with your eyes and your forearms are not angled upward when you type - ideally level.
Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20321 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-03-07 01:56:01
March 07 2015 01:54 GMT
#251
Even on a £20 wooden chair you should be able to sit alright i think. You should just have your elbow height roughly the same (or slightly above) desk, and be looking into the top half of your screen

i used to have a lot of posture problems but easy solutions were just working out some and not even trying to have good posture after having been awake 10+ hours. That's when i can't sit straight no matter what chair i'm using
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Karis Vas Ryaar
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States4396 Posts
March 12 2015 00:02 GMT
#252
starting to look at chairs and I have 2 quick questions. one is there a distinct advantage between normal office chairs and mesh chairs one way or the other?
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c0ldfusion
Profile Joined October 2010
United States8293 Posts
March 12 2015 17:57 GMT
#253
On March 12 2015 09:02 Karis Vas Ryaar wrote:
starting to look at chairs and I have 2 quick questions. one is there a distinct advantage between normal office chairs and mesh chairs one way or the other?


I'm not sure what you mean by "normal" office chairs. I have an Aeron at work and an Aeron at home and it's a mesh chair.
Karis Vas Ryaar
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States4396 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-03-12 18:59:25
March 12 2015 18:56 GMT
#254
On March 13 2015 02:57 c0ldfusion wrote:
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On March 12 2015 09:02 Karis Vas Ryaar wrote:
starting to look at chairs and I have 2 quick questions. one is there a distinct advantage between normal office chairs and mesh chairs one way or the other?


I'm not sure what you mean by "normal" office chairs. I have an Aeron at work and an Aeron at home and it's a mesh chair.


i guess i should say more traditional chair design. or maybe exucitive is a good word. somethign like this (not that I'd buy the chair in the link. I'd probably buy something with more lower back support) http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.wszhuxian.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/office-chair-executive.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.wszhuxian.com/furniture/samsonite-executive-office-chair-parts.html&h=1279&w=883&tbnid=RiBf8ZDE8CF4NM:&zoom=1&docid=ypABJMbPSf1FhM&ei=zeABVYzBO4qWyASBiYLgAg&tbm=isch&ved=0CDkQMygHMAc

basically mesh versus non mesh

my budgets not that huge. probably like 300-400 dollars. Aerons are probably out of my price range

also how important are headrests?
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c0ldfusion
Profile Joined October 2010
United States8293 Posts
March 12 2015 19:06 GMT
#255
On March 13 2015 03:56 Karis Vas Ryaar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2015 02:57 c0ldfusion wrote:
On March 12 2015 09:02 Karis Vas Ryaar wrote:
starting to look at chairs and I have 2 quick questions. one is there a distinct advantage between normal office chairs and mesh chairs one way or the other?


I'm not sure what you mean by "normal" office chairs. I have an Aeron at work and an Aeron at home and it's a mesh chair.


i guess i should say more traditional chair design. or maybe exucitive is a good word. somethign like this (not that I'd buy the chair in the link. I'd probably buy something with more lower back support) http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.wszhuxian.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/office-chair-executive.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.wszhuxian.com/furniture/samsonite-executive-office-chair-parts.html&h=1279&w=883&tbnid=RiBf8ZDE8CF4NM:&zoom=1&docid=ypABJMbPSf1FhM&ei=zeABVYzBO4qWyASBiYLgAg&tbm=isch&ved=0CDkQMygHMAc

basically mesh versus non mesh

my budgets not that huge. probably like 300-400 dollars. Aerons are probably out of my price range

also how important are headrests?

I see, in that case, I personally prefer mesh but I think that's subjective.

I bought my Aeron (fully loaded) used on Craig's list. Paid $400 for it.

You don't really need a headrest if you have good posture.
Karis Vas Ryaar
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States4396 Posts
March 12 2015 19:08 GMT
#256
On March 13 2015 04:06 c0ldfusion wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2015 03:56 Karis Vas Ryaar wrote:
On March 13 2015 02:57 c0ldfusion wrote:
On March 12 2015 09:02 Karis Vas Ryaar wrote:
starting to look at chairs and I have 2 quick questions. one is there a distinct advantage between normal office chairs and mesh chairs one way or the other?


I'm not sure what you mean by "normal" office chairs. I have an Aeron at work and an Aeron at home and it's a mesh chair.


i guess i should say more traditional chair design. or maybe exucitive is a good word. somethign like this (not that I'd buy the chair in the link. I'd probably buy something with more lower back support) http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.wszhuxian.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/office-chair-executive.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.wszhuxian.com/furniture/samsonite-executive-office-chair-parts.html&h=1279&w=883&tbnid=RiBf8ZDE8CF4NM:&zoom=1&docid=ypABJMbPSf1FhM&ei=zeABVYzBO4qWyASBiYLgAg&tbm=isch&ved=0CDkQMygHMAc

basically mesh versus non mesh

my budgets not that huge. probably like 300-400 dollars. Aerons are probably out of my price range

also how important are headrests?

I see, in that case, I personally prefer mesh but I think that's subjective.

I bought my Aeron (fully loaded) used on Craig's list. Paid $400 for it.

You don't really need a headrest if you have good posture.


k thanks. ill check craigslist good idea
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CorsairHero
Profile Joined December 2008
Canada9491 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-03-21 05:16:47
March 21 2015 05:16 GMT
#257
the leap arrived today :D thanks the skyR for making the thread

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c0ldfusion
Profile Joined October 2010
United States8293 Posts
March 21 2015 23:11 GMT
#258
On March 21 2015 14:16 CorsairHero wrote:
the leap arrived today :D thanks the skyR for making the thread

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monx
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada1400 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-03-30 16:17:33
March 30 2015 16:14 GMT
#259
is there a comparison between a maxmonic and a dxracer?

i don't really want to overextend my budget to 1k for an office chair so i'm trying to get the best bang for around 300-350 CAD
i heard the ikea markus wasn't so bad but not being able to adjust the armrests seems like a dealbreaker to me.

also for reference i'm 5'9'' and quite thin.

i will try to read more to get the most info but any input from people having a chair from these two companies is welcome
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Disregard
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
China10252 Posts
April 04 2015 06:50 GMT
#260
Having to pay over $150 for a good office chair but my studio+room is lined with carpet =( Dilemma for me.
"If I had to take a drug in order to be free, I'm screwed. Freedom exists in the mind, otherwise it doesn't exist."
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