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skyR

Canada13817 Posts

June 09 2013 09:16 GMT

#221

That's largely a matter of opinion.

And yes, I find the Leap to be far superior to the Aeron.

lightrise

United States1355 Posts

June 11 2013 11:09 GMT

#222

On June 09 2013 18:16 skyR wrote:
That's largely a matter of opinion.

And yes, I find the Leap to be far superior to the Aeron.

Edit: Nevermind I went through your posts. I was curious what tyou think about getting a used leap on craigslist versus buying a new one with a warranty from one of those cheaper chair sites? Also do you know of any difference between v1 and v2?

Vault Boy

Germany131 Posts

June 11 2013 11:27 GMT

#223

http://www.dxracer.net /END

Astartes

Germany7 Posts

June 11 2013 12:16 GMT

#224

I just can recommend DXRacer chairs for everyone who wants comfort or is worried about their health due to sitting for multiple hours each day.

I had serious problems with my spinal due to a desease - couldnt stand up properly after sitting for a long time and since i bought me a DXRacer chair the problems vanished.

skyR

Canada13817 Posts

June 11 2013 12:34 GMT

#225

On June 11 2013 20:09 lightrise wrote:

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Whether you buy used or brand new comes down to how much you value the warranty and 30-day return window.

v2 has better armrests, automatic flexible seat edge or whatever you call it, and better back.

HandA711

202 Posts

June 11 2013 13:01 GMT

#226

didn't know chairs are so damn expensive.

FinBenton

Finland870 Posts

June 11 2013 16:53 GMT

#227

On June 11 2013 22:01 HandA711 wrote:
didn't know chairs are so damn expensive.

High quality anything is damn expensive.

Djzapz

Canada10681 Posts

June 11 2013 19:00 GMT

#228

Edit: I am crazy. Nvm

Celeritas

Australia52 Posts

June 14 2013 07:06 GMT

#229

Well, I know I promised it about 4 months ago, but here it is, my review of the Ergohuman V1.

(please forgive image quality, I took these photos on my phone in my poorly-lit room)
(I also forgot to dust my chair beforehand, so the plastic isn't as rough as it looks)

Introduction
My old chair was falling apart, so I figured I'd splash out and buy myself something really nice that will last me indefinitely. After doing a bit of research on what was available in Australia, I decided to go with the Ergohuman V1, and suffice to say, I've been extremely satisfied. I would definitely recommend this chair to anyone looking to upgrade to something really comfortable.

The chair: + Show Spoiler +

Adjustability
I've created an imgur album of the ways in which the Ergohuman V1 can be adjusted. I will also go into more detail here (referencing from the album).

Arm-rests
The arm-rests can be adjusted in a number of ways: height, arm-rest angle, and arm-rest displacement. The only thing you can't adjust is the distance either side of the seat base.
Height adjustments: + Show Spoiler +

Angle adjustments: + Show Spoiler +

Arm-rest displacement: + Show Spoiler +

Head-rest
Not too much to say here, you can adjust both the height and angle of the headrest.
Images: + Show Spoiler +

Back
You can both recline the back and adjust the height of the back.
Reclining: + Show Spoiler +

Back height: + Show Spoiler +

Other
You can also adjust the position of the seat base and obviously the height of the chair.
Seat base: + Show Spoiler +

Height range: + Show Spoiler +

Lower back support: + Show Spoiler +

Differences Between The Ergohuman V1 and V2
The Ergohuman website website does a nice summary of the differences between the V1 and V2 (scroll down, there's also a video). Aside from minor ways in which things can be adjusted, the primary difference is the width of the seat. I'm a fairly slim guy (~62kg), so the V1 ends up being pretty roomy.

Me: + Show Spoiler +

Me in the chair: + Show Spoiler +

While I don't know how much smaller the V2 is, if you're a bigger person I'd suggest going with the V1 to be safe.

Other Notes
Since the chair is mesh, it's probably best to keep it away from pets that like to scratch (e.g. cats). I've always kept my door closed, so I don't know if my cats have ever been interested in tearing up my chair. That being said, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Secondly, and again because the chair is mesh, if you live in a warmer part of the world, the chair is very breathable (you won't melt like you would in a leather chair). However, if you live in such an area and wear summer clothing, the mesh can feel a little weird on bare skin. Nothing unpleasant though.

If you play a guitar or bass, playing it in this chair is a little annoying. The arm-rests can be lowered, but it is tedious to remove them (large metal screws). You're forced to perch on the end of the chair, which obviously isn't optimal. It's definitely something to consider if you play either instrument regularly (alternatively, always have the arm-rests off).

Finally, the chair encourages you to sit with proper posture. It provides amazing support to your lower back, and makes sitting up straight actually really comfortable. After using the chair for over 4 months, I've noticed my posture has been noticeably better (although I have been paying attention to it since getting the chair).

Closing Thoughts
The step up from a $50 office chair to the Ergohuman V1 has been amazing to me. I feel extremely comfortable when at my computer, it is adjustable to suit my body, and my posture has improved considerably. If you're looking for a new chair, I'd recommend saving up a little bit more money and purchasing something like this chair.

Anyone who browses Teamliquid no doubt spends a lot of time at their computers. If you do a tonne of cycling, you buy a nice bike; if you play a lot of guitar, you buy a high-quality one; if you do a lot of sitting, you should probably buy a good chair.

Alryk

United States2718 Posts

June 22 2013 16:37 GMT

#230

Does anybody have comments on dxracer chairs? Is it just brand name? Coming from a dining room chair and another with hardly any arm rest, I don't think I need the best quality to notice a difference, so I don't want to spend a ton, and I see them supporting pretty much every tournament there is

is there a price/value part to chairs? Or can I figure that what I pay will be what I get? What's the minimum amount that I might want to spend for a decent chair?

Last question; is there a general guideline for like how long I want the back to be versus how tall I am? (5'10" / ~180cm)

skyR

Canada13817 Posts

June 22 2013 21:34 GMT

#231

Well just ask yourself have you ever heard or seen of DXRacer before Starcraft II? I just know their popularity was non-existent before Starcraft II. Their website looks like its created by a freshman in high school, their warranty is only one year, their chairs lacks adjustments (well their website is really crap so that's what it looks like. Their site says seat depth is adjustable but doesn't show any pictures or list specifications ...), and their lumbar support is a cushion (really?).

Not sure how much you're willing to spend but in case you can't try chairs. Steelcase now offers a try it before you buy it option. Shipping and return is completely free of charge.

Alryk

United States2718 Posts

June 22 2013 21:58 GMT

#232

Hmm thanks, I'll look into that. Although I think steelcase might be significantly out of budget

1Dhalism

862 Posts

June 25 2013 22:26 GMT

#233

On June 23 2013 06:34 skyR wrote:
Well just ask yourself have you ever heard or seen of DXRacer before Starcraft II? I just know their popularity was non-existent before Starcraft II. Their website looks like its created by a freshman in high school, their warranty is only one year, their chairs lacks adjustments (well their website is really crap so that's what it looks like. Their site says seat depth is adjustable but doesn't show any pictures or list specifications ...), and their lumbar support is a cushion (really?).

Not sure how much you're willing to spend but in case you can't try chairs. Steelcase now offers a try it before you buy it option. Shipping and return is completely free of charge.

ive never heard progamers praise anything more than dxracers though, including the brands that are actually sponsoring them.

skyR

Canada13817 Posts

June 26 2013 00:09 GMT

#234

That's because most brands sponsoring them are hardware manufacturers. You can actually feel the difference a chair makes whereas you're not going to give two shits having 60 FPS rather than 50 FPS. Most progamers probably have never owned a Steelcase or Herman Miller so obviously they're going to praise a good chair that is given to them.

1Dhalism

862 Posts

June 26 2013 00:25 GMT

#235

On June 26 2013 09:09 skyR wrote:
That's because most brands sponsoring them are hardware manufacturers. You can actually feel the difference a chair makes whereas you're not going to give two shits having 60 FPS rather than 50 FPS. Most progamers probably have never owned a Steelcase or Herman Miller so obviously they're going to praise a good chair that is given to them.

but that's like saying people who praise a lexus have never been in a maybach.
For most people even dxracers have a too steep of a pricetag.

KaoReal

Canada340 Posts

June 26 2013 02:54 GMT

#236

skyR have you used a DXR chair extensively? Would you recommend it at all, or advise against it? You seem to be somewhat of a chair aficionado, so I'm curious what your opinion on those ~$1000 chairs vs a DXR. Some of the more expensive ones seem to go pretty overboard on the lumbar support, to a degree that it looks like you might end up sitting in a lumbar-extended position instead of a neutral spine.

skyR

Canada13817 Posts

June 26 2013 03:17 GMT

#237

I'm not a chair afiicionado lol. I just hate this DXRacer fad and hate how people can justify spending $500-$1000 every five or so years on a PC and phone but can't justify the same amount on a chair purchase for a lifetime.

DXRacer isn't available in Canada so no I haven't used it at all.

Marimokkori

United States306 Posts

June 26 2013 03:55 GMT

#238

On June 26 2013 12:17 skyR wrote:
I'm not a chair afiicionado lol. I just hate this DXRacer fad and hate how people can justify spending $500-$1000 every five or so years on a PC and phone but can't justify the same amount on a chair purchase for a lifetime.

DXRacer isn't available in Canada so no I haven't used it at all.

I'm also not a fan. The customization just isn't there. If it turns out to fit you, great! You find a good chair for a cheap price. However, it won't fit most people and you can't adjust some things that really make a difference. If you are considering getting a DXRacer, find somewhere that you can try one, because if it doesn't fit you correctly, you shouldn't buy it.

I bought the LexMod Future chair a few weeks ago and really like it so far. It was on sale on Amazon for ~%50 off so I picked one up for $500 instead of the retail $900. The lumbar support is a bit too intense for me, but it's miles ahead of any chair I've ever used. You can adjust almost everything, so chances are you can get it to fit you properly.

Alryk

United States2718 Posts

June 26 2013 04:37 GMT

#239

On June 26 2013 12:55 Marimokkori wrote:

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Not that I don't believe you, but can you give examples? I'm a noob here

skyR

Canada13817 Posts

June 26 2013 05:31 GMT

#240

What examples? The lack of adjustments on the DXRacer? On their lowest model, it lacks seat depth adjustment (which is pretty goddam important), pivot and width arm rest adjustments (the armrests are basically shit if you want to compare it to the upcoming Steelcase Gesture's crazy adjustments), lower back firmness adjustment, tension adjustment, lumbar adjustment, headrest adjustment, and auto seat depth adjustment as you recline.

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