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abraham linksys posted:super long shot, but anyone have any thoughts on this Fully Desk Chair? they're running a 15% off sale, and I like my Fully desk so I trust them a bit more than random brands on Amazon/Wayfair/Staples/whatever. literally the only review I've found of it is Wirecutter saying it's a reasonable alternative to the HON Ignition (which looks to have awful QC), but I don't really trust Wirecutter with this kinda thing anymore. it's a relabeled version of the "Able Desk Co Desk Chair" (which is another brand Fully owns for some reason) if anyone's tried that. Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with that one, and I'm having trouble finding reviews that aren't Wirecutter haha. I will say that in your price range, I have used the Quantum WorkPro 9000, and it lasted me for around 7 years or so before the tilt-limiter failed. Internet Explorer talked about them a bit upthread: Internet Explorer posted:I would say yes, but honestly if you could go to $350 you might open up some other options. At that price, new, you're looking at something from Office Depot or similar, which honestly isn't that bad. It's not going to hold up as long as a $1,000 chair, but it is what it is. Personally, I'd recommend getting it with the headrest option. But I like headrests, so there's that. Edit: It looks like this chair is similar to that Fully that you're looking at: https://www.btod.com/blog/2018/01/11/btod-100mc-mesh-back-office-chair-review/ The only issue with this one is that the review is from the company that makes/sells it. Generally I like and trust their reviews, and they claim you can trust 'em, but . . . y'know lol. Looks like they also did a video on Top 9 Office Chairs Under $500 for 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9BhLo8pm1Q Zarin fucked around with this message at 06:23 on Nov 21, 2020 |
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I remember trying the Hyken in store a while ago and really disliking it. I think I ended up getting a Carder, which mostly sucked and I left behind when I moved places because it didn't seem worth it. The thing with the Hyken is that I don't think I can do a pure mesh seat. I don't need to completely sink into a gamer throne, but I'm at this desk for both work during the day and gaming at night, so I think I need something with some cushioning. Similar concerns about that Quantum  Going way to the top end of my budget, I noticed the Knoll ReGeneration is on sale (I guess it's the same company as Fully, so it's the same 15% off). That's around $600 - Wirecutter says it's good only if you fit it well, but is a bit unclear on what that fit means. Probably not worth it in a time where I can't try things out and returns are a huge pain in the rear end, bleh. otoh... the secretlab titan in black fabric just popped back in stock...... maybe it's time to go Full Gamer... abraham linksys fucked around with this message at 06:59 on Nov 21, 2020 |
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abraham linksys posted:The thing with the Hyken is that I don't think I can do a pure mesh seat. I don't need to completely sink into a gamer throne, but I'm at this desk for both work during the day and gaming at night, so I think I need something with some cushioning. Similar concerns about that Quantum I dunno, I see where you're coming from, but if the mesh is good it should support you just as well as a foam or suspension cushion. Since embracing my new COVID prison of the 6'x6' box that borders both my work and gaming computers, I've sat in a Quantum WorkPro 9000, an Aeron C, and now a Cosm and I have to say that while each chair had its pros and cons, I haven't had any sort of sitting-stress fatigue that just made me say "gently caress this, I have to get up out of this chair and go to bed or something because sitting is killing me". (Edit: The Aeron took some getting used to due to the way the seat frame was digging into my legs, but after about a month of use I stopped sitting in it in ways that caused low-level bruising, but that's a fault of the frame design and not the mesh itself) I think the only time I had that was in the WorkPro 9000 when I was no-lifing it for some MMO launch, before I had a proper footrest and headrest on the thing. Zarin fucked around with this message at 09:09 on Nov 21, 2020 |
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If it’s just not comfortable for you then it is what it is, but the upside of the mesh is that it lasts. With any padded chair anywhere near the Hyken’s sub-$200 price tag the padding will quickly wear out and you’ll be feeling the hard plastic on your rear end within a year. The Hyken I had years ago I finally chucked when the arms fell apart and the riser gave out after ~5 years, but there was still nothing wrong with the seat itself.
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Eric the Mauve posted:If it’s just not comfortable for you then it is what it is, but the upside of the mesh is that it lasts. With any padded chair anywhere near the Hyken’s sub-$200 price tag the padding will quickly wear out and you’ll be feeling the hard plastic on your rear end within a year. The Hyken I had years ago I finally chucked when the arms fell apart and the riser gave out after ~5 years, but there was still nothing wrong with the seat itself. Oh, sure! Maybe I misread the post, but my first read on it was that it was just an assumption that the mesh wouldn't be comfortable for long periods of time. Rereading now, I'm not so sure that was the correct take. Didn't mean to denigrate personal experience at all!
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yeah, my worry was mostly just long periods of sitting. i've had mesh chairs in offices in the past that seemed to really dig into me in unpleasant ways, to the point that, like, i've had mesh chairs i couldn't even wear shorts in because the undersides of my thighs would get kinda messed up against the mesh (a serious concern for wfh in my underwear  )maybe that was just a bad chair and bad luck more than a sign that mesh seats are always bad, but i've been a bit cautious since then.
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abraham linksys posted:yeah, my worry was mostly just long periods of sitting. i've had mesh chairs in offices in the past that seemed to really dig into me in unpleasant ways, to the point that, like, i've had mesh chairs i couldn't even wear shorts in because the undersides of my thighs would get kinda messed up against the mesh (a serious concern for wfh in my underwear For what it’s worth, as someone also in NYC during COVID, I’d just go with one of the Herman Miller/Steelcase liquidators on Craigslist. I got an Aeron early on for $300-ish and rather than having me pick it up they just threw it in an Uber and sent it to my door. Another $40 or so for front door drop off, not bad. Given how bonkers new prices are and how much liquidated office stuff there is in NYC I think it’s a solid option!
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abraham linksys posted:yeah, my worry was mostly just long periods of sitting. i've had mesh chairs in offices in the past that seemed to really dig into me in unpleasant ways, to the point that, like, i've had mesh chairs i couldn't even wear shorts in because the undersides of my thighs would get kinda messed up against the mesh (a serious concern for wfh in my underwear Oh, yeah, if you're not wearing something long enough to cover your legs, then I can definitely understand not wanting mesh. The mesh on this Cosm is like, half-soft/half-rough, and there are a couple points where it joins the frame where there are some pokey edges. I could easily clean them up but since I wear track pants 24/7 at home, it's not worth the effort.
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Are there any good chair deals for black friday out there? I'm 6'4" and like 280+
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SalTheBard posted:Are there any good chair deals for black friday out there? I'm 6'4" and like 280+ Also trying to see if there are any good leftover cyber Monday deals. I'm 6'3" so really at this point I'm considering the: Secretlab Titan ($400): https://secretlab.co/collections/titan-series#titan_2020_softweave-black3 Autonomous ErgoChair 2 ($300-400): https://www.autonomous.ai/office-chairs/ergonomic-chair?option20=53 Not willing to shell out much more than the $400 pricetag. Too tall for the Hyken. I don't love the gamer-chair branding but the black softweave on the Titan makes it look way more professional and less jarring/gamery. Does anyone have either of these chairs? If so, thoughts? Also open to recommendations on other chairs that are sub-$500 and good for someone 6'3" 200lb?
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Got the ErgoChair 2. Between a referral discount and holiday pricing I was able to snag it for < $300. It looks pretty similar to some of the more popular Staples-esque budget options but is apparently better for taller people than the Hyken. While the Titan looks decent too, I can't bring myself to buy a gaming chair and show up on video calls like that. I'm currently using a budget option (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0147WIC7E) so it should be a nice upgrade for me.
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Anyone know where to get a decent head rest for an Aeron within EU? I've looked for years, but on the off chance something is actually available, I'll check it out. The chair is so old at this point that getting it scratched up doesn't matter anyway.
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After all my humming and hawing about office chairs, I gotta say that the motorized recliner I wound up getting instead is just so much more comfortable than any office chair I've ever tried. How are you supposed to beat a huge layer of fabric/foam cushioning and a huge recline? The armrest is even the perfect height to use a mouse on directly (with a mousepad so it doesn't get gross) and for a keyboard I'm using a Logitech K780 because it has it's own weighting in it (supposed to be so it can prop up a tablet, but the weight is good to keep it in place on my lap. I'm still working on the final hack, which is putting some kind of monitor mount on the back of the chair so that the monitor will recline with me.
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Lemme know when you get that working, that's basically my dream setup.
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I am looking for a good wooden stool. I like hard flat surfaces. Considering standing desks thus a good stool to sit higher up. Not a fan of backs or armwrests.
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Eric the Mauve posted:Have you considered borrowing a lathe and making one yourself? NO but thats an EXCELLENT IDEA I'm pretty sure it's going to suck if i make it because all I have around me is knotty pine.
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I feel like if you literally just want a wooden stool you should either just pick whatever catches your eye on Ikea or find somebody locally who makes them. There's not a ton of possible variation there.
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Just got a used but like new Aeron for a great deal, headrest is set to arrive in a couple hours. Think I may make a dedicated chair thread.
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Fuzz posted:Just got a used but like new Aeron for a great deal, headrest is set to arrive in a couple hours. Think I may make a dedicated chair thread. Isn't this a dedicated chair thread?
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I bought this one from office depot the week of black friday https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/219491/Realspace-Hurston-Bonded-Leather-High-Back/ It was on sale for $100 which is a great deal for how this chair feels. Hopefully the bonded leather will hold up pretty well. It was cheap enough that I felt fine buying the $10 extended warranty.
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Sininu posted:Isn't this a dedicated chair thread? It is, but it's also 9 years old and the op is just a guy asking about chairs, not an effort post about chairs. I love effort posts.
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Lister posted:I bought this one from office depot the week of black friday https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/219491/Realspace-Hurston-Bonded-Leather-High-Back/ It should. I work at corporate, and those are the ones we have in our conference rooms. Held up fine pre-pandemic.
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Since my last post here, I've successfully moved into my new apartment, and have gotten the ultra thicc computer floor mat. However, I have two questions. My first being: is the computer mat even necessary if the chair I'm using has rollerblade style rollers on it? It moves perfectly fine and I don't seem to notice any marks when I get up, but I do worry it may be a possibility. On the flip side, they market these rollers as being for wood floors - so maybe my anxiousness in this regard is unfounded. Secondly, if I do decide to keep the mat, is there a product or specific thing that I can get to keep it from moving around? It seems like every other day, I have to reposition it back to its normal place after its somehow wildly out of orientation. Sometimes it's even in a diamond shape when it should be its normal rectangle self.
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Like a mat to put underneath the mat? What kind of flooring is it? Hardwood or something engineered/synthetic?
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Normally you need mats for carpeted floors where your wheels would sink in and be useless. If you have a wood floor it's probably unnecessary, especially with rollerblade wheels so you aren't worrying about scratches either.
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I used an ikea mat on my wooden floor to protect it from scratches and it hosed it up way worse after a few years somehow, it's now full or scratches, dimples and ruts. Maybe some crap got under it, but just be careful.
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poo poo POST MALONE posted:Like a mat to put underneath the mat? It's this exact one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCMF9GL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I had ordered the thickest one because I was worried the sound of my chairs wheels against the wood would make a lot of noise that could be annoying to the neighbors beneath us, but its wheels barely make any noise at all. And I'm not exactly sure on the type of wood (or whatyevber the proper phrasing would be). I don't think it's normal wood, however? It looks like slabs, but it's 100& smooth everywhere, doesn't have any sort of nicks, splinters, and feels "different" when we walk on it. I'm not really even sure how to explain it because the whole thing is foreign to me. Visually, "oh yeah, that's wood" but literally after setting foot on it, "Well, maybe not." isndl posted:Normally you need mats for carpeted floors where your wheels would sink in and be useless. If you have a wood floor it's probably unnecessary, especially with rollerblade wheels so you aren't worrying about scratches either. mobby_6kl posted:I used an ikea mat on my wooden floor to protect it from scratches and it hosed it up way worse after a few years somehow, it's now full or scratches, dimples and ruts. Maybe some crap got under it, but just be careful. Thanks! At this point, I think I may just roll it up and store it somewhere.
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You can also get floor protectors made out of tempered glass which would work pretty well with inline skate wheels i would think. (I only know this because ad space during NFL games has been particularly wild this year)
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Do not get glass floor protectors; maybe my experience is skewed but my office had them and a number of them shattered because of things like "rock under wheel" or "just loving sitting there".
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I've never heard of putting a mat on a hard floor to protect it. Office chairs come with wheels designed for short pile office carpet, if you have a hard floor then you should get hard floor castors for the chair, which have a soft 'tyre' on them (you can dent it with a fingernail) and will roll on hard floors rather than scrape along them. They're also really quiet. You can buy the wheels from the chair manufacturer if you want, but they tend to be a standard size and I bought these for my Steelcase chair http://www.castorsunlimited.co.uk/65mm-black-soft-wheel-castor-with-18mm-tower-and-choice-of-braked-or-freewheeling/, which ended up being about a third the price of the 'genuine' product. Thanks Ants fucked around with this message at 18:04 on Dec 20, 2020 |
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Thanks Ants posted:I've never heard of putting a mat on a hard floor to protect it. Office chairs come with wheels designed for short pile office carpet, if you have a hard floor then you should get hard floor castors for the chair, which have a soft 'tyre' on them (you can dent it with a fingernail) and will roll on hard floors rather than scrape along them. They're also really quiet. 
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That will happen, but just vacuum regularly enough for it not to be a problem
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LODGE NORTH posted:I had ordered the thickest one because I was worried the sound of my chairs wheels against the wood would make a lot of noise that could be annoying to the neighbors beneath us, but its wheels barely make any noise at all. And I'm not exactly sure on the type of wood (or whatyevber the proper phrasing would be). I don't think it's normal wood, however? It looks like slabs, but it's 100& smooth everywhere, doesn't have any sort of nicks, splinters, and feels "different" when we walk on it. I'm not really even sure how to explain it because the whole thing is foreign to me. Visually, "oh yeah, that's wood" but literally after setting foot on it, "Well, maybe not." Gonna jump piggyback on this post since I have a similar issue and was wondering for any possible fixes. I just recently moved my workspace up to another room directly above where someone else sleeps, does work, etc. Unfortunately distinct from the quoted post, my spot produces a ton of noise from stressed flooring or whatnot, a lot of creaking and etc, which would be a huge annoyance to the person downstairs. That along with my office chair having 'sticky' wheels + medium high pile carpet here makes the chair get stuck and tons of thumping heard whenever I move around. I was wondering if a stiff mat of some sort would even do anything to combat this problem, idk it would definitely make the chair roll smoother, but I was wondering if it'd also maybe dampen the sound by diffusing blunt impacts more across a wider surface?
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In theory yes, but the flooring substrate/finished floor is already doing that. Creaks can be caused from the supporting lumber having gaps between them and the floor and probably other reasons. Shimming/wood glueing the substrate to the lumber would be the fix to me, or perhaps the creaking is distributed to where the ceiling meets the wall? but yeah distributing weight could help. Distributing it further to 4 corners on spots that you knew wouldn't creak would work failing that. Edit: or maybe somewhat hard foam under a hard mat? Quaint Quail Quilt fucked around with this message at 22:33 on Dec 21, 2020 |
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If the noises are coming from the floor structure moving around as weight shifts then there's nothing you can buy to place on top of the floor that is going to fix that. You're at the stage where you're lifting your floor boards up and adding blocking to stiffen the whole thing up, and then putting it back together with some sort of decoupling layer under the finished floor to stop sound transmitting through as easily.
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Yeaah, I'm not in a position to be able to rip out the floor/ceiling like that. I will be getting a mat anyways though so that the chair can at least move more smoothly without jerking around
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I love my Leap V2 to death but I have to say.....a thousand loving dollars for the chair and they still can't figure out how to make a caster that doesn't annihilate your Achilles tendon if you accidentally roll into it? jesus christ it's like Steelcase specifically designed the spacing on these things to be the absolute perfect height to chomp down. barefooted work-from-homers beware
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Futaba Anzu posted:Gonna jump piggyback on this post since I have a similar issue and was wondering for any possible fixes. I just recently moved my workspace up to another room directly above where someone else sleeps, does work, etc. Unfortunately distinct from the quoted post, my spot produces a ton of noise from stressed flooring or whatnot, a lot of creaking and etc, which would be a huge annoyance to the person downstairs. That along with my office chair having 'sticky' wheels + medium high pile carpet here makes the chair get stuck and tons of thumping heard whenever I move around. I was wondering if a stiff mat of some sort would even do anything to combat this problem, idk it would definitely make the chair roll smoother, but I was wondering if it'd also maybe dampen the sound by diffusing blunt impacts more across a wider surface? Find the squeaky spot where the subfloor is over the corresponding floor joist and drive some 2.5" framing screws into it through the carpet, repeat until quiet. Don't miss the joists. e: could alternatively use trim head screws which would hide easier Yerok fucked around with this message at 20:46 on Dec 22, 2020 |
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