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Rotten Red Rod posted:http://ergodirect.com was mentioned above. Also http://officerelief.com/ and http://www.ergocomfortwest.com/ . Do you have any strong feelings about the back of the chair? I notice that you have a lot of options for fabric/mesh for the back and I honestly am afraid I will get the wrong one. What is considered the "best" backing? Same question but with the grading of the seat material. I am not sure what "grade" refers to here, any help?
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So is there some trick to leaning back on the OM5 without going to full 45 degree recline mode?
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chrisf posted:So is there some trick to leaning back on the OM5 without going to full 45 degree recline mode?
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Bought a refurbished Aeron with a warranty today for $450 from a vendor. Very pleased so far.
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How do you people find these vendors :/
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I saw a lot of them advertising on Craigslist and eBay. This guy was on both and was only 20 minutes away from me. I put this chair and a brand new chair side by side and I couldn't tell the difference. He told me he stocks parts, so he completely refurbishes everything that he gets.
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Mar 9, 2015 02:21
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drat have a link to his eBay page?
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Anyone know how to take this chair apart? My job is letting me take one home and I'm not sure it'll fit in my trunk. I'm going to see if I can find assembly/dis-assembly instructions on the "Knoll" somewhere.
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rock2much posted:Anyone know how to take this chair apart? My job is letting me take one home and I'm not sure it'll fit in my trunk. Just sit in and scoot your way home!
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Knifegrab posted:Do you have any strong feelings about the back of the chair? I notice that you have a lot of options for fabric/mesh for the back and I honestly am afraid I will get the wrong one. What is considered the "best" backing? I am about to buy an OM5, but I need help on these questions before I make this 600 dollar commitment.
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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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AVeryLargeRadish posted: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. I called, got told to speak to a local distributor. Called a place and they couldn't tell me anything really, other than describing what they looked like which I already know 
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Etrips posted:drat have a link to his eBay page? http://www.ebay.com/usr/traderstuarta?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
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quote:He is the "Chairman of the World" Well poo poo, now I want to buy from him because that sort of punnery should be rewarded.
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I bought a Herman Miller Celle for ~£300 four years ago, awesome chair. Was looking for a second but the Celle is now over £500 everywhere. I think they are semi-discontinued but there doesn't seem to be any replacement for it in that price range since the Mirra is also considerably more expensive. I guess HM only want to sell expensive poo poo now .
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Knifegrab posted:I called, got told to speak to a local distributor. Called a place and they couldn't tell me anything really, other than describing what they looked like which I already know Sorry, I don't watch this thread closely sometimes. PM me, or if you don't have PMs just ask your questions here. I work for a local distributor, but I know a HELL of a lot more about the chairs and in particular the OM5 than most of the other ones.
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Rotten Red Rod posted:Sorry, I don't watch this thread closely sometimes. PM me, or if you don't have PMs just ask your questions here. I work for a local distributor, but I know a HELL of a lot more about the chairs and in particular the OM5 than most of the other ones. Thanks, I sent you a pm.
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What are the thread's thoughts on DXRACER chairs? $300 seems like a sweet spot for me price-wise, and they certainly look comfortable (and sound comfortable from a few pro gamers' descriptions, though who knows who's sponsored by them and have to say that.) Are they worth the cash? Will they fit my tall-rear end self (6'3)?
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It seems the the Steelcase Gesture is right for me. Who has the best price for it? My local CL has nothing. I want to see it in person in some capacity, to see how it feels.
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TXT BOOTY7 2 47474 posted:What are the thread's thoughts on DXRACER chairs? $300 seems like a sweet spot for me price-wise, and they certainly look comfortable (and sound comfortable from a few pro gamers' descriptions, though who knows who's sponsored by them and have to say that.) Are they worth the cash? Will they fit my tall-rear end self (6'3)? I love it. It feels exactly like my car seat to me - which feels really good. Even when I lean back my head is not hanging over the top of the headrest. The only thing "loose" feeling are the armrests. I do not lean on mine at all, but if I was that type of sitter I don't think I would like it.
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Knifegrab posted:Thanks, I sent you a pm. Glad I could help! TXT BOOTY7 2 47474 posted:What are the thread's thoughts on DXRACER chairs? $300 seems like a sweet spot for me price-wise, and they certainly look comfortable (and sound comfortable from a few pro gamers' descriptions, though who knows who's sponsored by them and have to say that.) Are they worth the cash? Will they fit my tall-rear end self (6'3)?
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On one of my leap v1 chairs, the backrest is a little stiff compared to my other one, and as a result is a little less comfortable as it doesn't conform to my back position as much. Is there any way to loosen up the mechanism so the backrest is flexible and moves to and fro smoothly like in my more comfortable chair? I am not talking about the "upper back force" adjustment, as even on a similar setting the stiff chair will have unequal resistance when leaning back on it.
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Been sitting in the om5 for a couple of days. It's way too eager to recline. Maybe this works for waif people, but it's clearly not resisting my 295 pound body that well, despite being the "xt" model. I can't find anywhere to adjust how much it resists reclining, so I'm finding myself slouching forward in this thing to avoid sitting all the way back.
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LeftistMuslimObama posted:Been sitting in the om5 for a couple of days. It's way too eager to recline. Maybe this works for waif people, but it's clearly not resisting my 295 pound body that well, despite being the "xt" model. I can't find anywhere to adjust how much it resists reclining, so I'm finding myself slouching forward in this thing to avoid sitting all the way back. PM me, I may have a fix for you. Edit: Oh wait, looks like you don't have PMs. Email me here: railocstc @ gmail.com Rotten Red Rod fucked around with this message at 02:48 on Mar 19, 2015 |
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Rotten Red Rod posted:PM me, I may have a fix for you. Email sent.
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Is 350$ for a used Leap v2 (black cloth) too good to be true? The photos & description reveal scuffs and scratches that look like from bonking into office furniture and some fabric wear but nothing that looks severe or gross. Should I be concerned about the seat cushion being worn out on a well-used one or anything like that?
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With used chairs I always look for stuff you can't fix like tears or defective parts vs things that you can fix or cheaply replace loose bolts and worn down arm rests. $350 used is fine, just be sure to take 5 minutes sitting in it and examine it top to bottom. Try all the adjustments, look for anything weird like stress fractures/etc.
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Ordered an OfficeMaster OM5 from ergowest, will give a trip report once it comes and I have some time with it.
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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!
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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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AVeryLargeRadish posted: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. 44 pages and I don't have search function. Not easy to comb through it all
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Obscurity posted:44 pages and I don't have search function. Not easy to comb through it all OK, so easy money says your chair is simply too cheap to be of good quality. Unless you use it sparingly and you are relatively skinny, it will almost certainly start to degrade within a year or three with wobbling, torn and/or worn upholstery, non-functional controls, etc.
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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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AVeryLargeRadish posted: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. 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. Honestly if I am expecting a $200 chair to last around 2-3 years anyways I should be ok with this one? I know it's not ideal but my low budget makes selection limited when I need it to hold my weight. Unless someone knows a good chair for really big dudes thats $200 or less? Edit: Cancelled order for now. Guess I'll keep looking. Any of the $225 or less chairs from here good? (Have a 25$ off coupon) http://www.bizchair.com/big-and-tall-computer-chairs.html Zaekkor fucked around with this message at 08:38 on Mar 28, 2015 |
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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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AVeryLargeRadish posted: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. I'm about 370-380.  So basically if I conceed to a chair only lasting me a year or three I guess I'll be fine. Edit: Thinking about one of these 3: http://www.bizchair.com/60-5800t-com.html http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_i=desktop http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_i=desktop Zaekkor fucked around with this message at 17:58 on Mar 28, 2015 |
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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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What's the thread's consensus on kneeling chairs? Are there any good models out there? What are their main drawbacks?
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I might be going to check out some used Leaps soon. Anything in particular to check for (bits that break alot, etc.) or comments on high vs mid back models? For reference the guy's site is here. mmm11105 fucked around with this message at 22:14 on Mar 28, 2015 |
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Obscurity posted:I'm about 370-380. Pushing the chairs my company makes as usual: http://www.ergodirect.com/product_info.php?products_id=16174 24 inch wide seat, 450 lb capacity (it says 400 on that page but they just upgraded them recently). Get it with JR77 arms.
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