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Post by MorEQsThanAnswers on Nov 17, 2021 18:10:52 GMT -6
Any reasonably priced alternatives? My health is important to me but $500 is a little “yikes” for an office chair…
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Post by the other mark williams on Nov 17, 2021 18:29:57 GMT -6
Any reasonably priced alternatives? My health is important to me but $500 is a little “yikes” for an office chair… i have to say that despite being a fan of furniture (and chairs in particular) I don’t know much about the Stealth Chair. BUT I hate to be the one to say it, but $500 is *nothing* for a great chair. If the Stealth works well for your body and back, you’d be very very well served to spend the cash. Believe me, it gets worse and worse as you get older. |
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Post by svart on Nov 17, 2021 18:39:04 GMT -6
A good office chair costs a lot. Cheaper ones fall apart or the foam compacts quickly.
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Post by notneeson on Nov 17, 2021 19:13:51 GMT -6
They have a Stealth Chair at Panoramic House. There were three of us on the last session with decades spent recording bands and everyone seemed to agree it was a great option.
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Post by Omicron9 on Nov 18, 2021 12:23:02 GMT -6
Agreed that $500. isn't a lot for a great chair. I have two Herman Millers (one Aeron which is 10-12 yrs old now but still looks/feels like new; one Mirra) and they were a bit more than that, but I don't regret the investment. Investment, not expense.
Additionally, the money saved from near-constant chiropractor visits after moving to good chairs essentially paid for the chairs over a year or so.
When looking at chair prices, ask yourself how much is your health worth to you? Health in terms of chiropractic, sore muscles, and more.
I can go for hours in the HM chairs and never feel it.
Not to say that the HM chairs are "the best," but don't select a chair based on price I guess is what I'm yammering about.
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Post by levon on Nov 19, 2021 7:37:18 GMT -6
Agreed, money spent on a great chair is wells spent and as important as a good pre. I have a couple of Aerons, one of which is 11 years old and only recently, one of the screws holding the actual seat broke. Hermann Miller sent me a free replacement set within days. An expensive chair also buys good customer service, it seems. I said it before: I can't afford a cheap chair.
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Post by rpc on Nov 19, 2021 8:00:34 GMT -6
A decade ago I bought a Herman Miller Celle chair (the one with the Celle seat, apparently no longer available). It made a huge difference. When the lockdowns struck last year and I started working from home, the cheapo desk chair was giving me backaches. I snuck into work and brought the Celle home - problem solved. (I'd have gone for an Aeron at home, but cat.)
A chair is, unsurprisingly, a very individual thing. Make sure you can return it if it doesn't work for you.
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Post by teejay on Nov 19, 2021 8:16:56 GMT -6
So let me jump in FWIW, and state right up front: Your health is worth more than any of the equipment you own. You can replace your equipment. I have been working from home the past six years, and started with the Ikea Markus chair for $199. It felt great in the store. But 40-60 hours a week over time uncovered the weakness of a good but inadequate chair. I invested in a great sit/stand desk as well, but the bottom line is you need to spend what it takes on the chair to ensure your body's longevity. Sitting is bad regardless. A less than proper chair will just accelerate and exacerbate issues. After two years in this scenario I developed low back issues that turned into a herniated disc, and eventually a microdiscectomy at L4/L5. I then went out and spent the money on a chair I should have to begin with. I spent time looking and trying chairs, and ended up with the Steelcase Leap. Having the ability to adjust the chair in many ways to your body, and knowing the chair is built properly and will last makes all the difference. I ended up paying $1,100. That may seem like a lot, but start throwing in doctor's visits, medications, physical therapy, and potential surgery and it pales in comparison. Not to mention what happens to other areas of your life if you have back issues. Does having a better chair mean I can sit as long as I want? Nope. I still need to avoid sitting long periods, need to stand, need to move around, etc. But, it does make the time I do have to sit much better on my body. Again, FWIW I'll share the company I purchased from. I don't have any personal ties to it. The guy who sold me my chair was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and honest. If anyone is interested, I'll pass his name to you. He's the manager. officedesigns.com/ They carry great brands (Herman Miller, Steelcase, Humanscale, HON, etc.), have free shipping, and 45-day returns. They supply a lot of chairs to companies on Amazon. FYI: Herman Miller has been mentioned in this thread. Office Designs is running a 15% off sale on Herman Miller starting today. Regardless of your decision, try not to sit for more than 30 minutes without at least standing for a few minutes. It's easy to get "in the moment" and find you've been there for 2-3 hours. Believe me, that will cost you in the long run. |
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