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Discussion starter · #24 ·
Quick review on the Hag Capisco (stool chair)

It has been my main seat for 4 months now.. and I can say, without a doubt, that it's much better for your back than any of those chairs (CXO, Aeron, Mirra, whatever chair you want that has a lumbar support).
The main difference is that the pelvic position is tilted forward, and that allows you to support your weight using your main leg muscles. Therefore, your legs aren't tired throughout the day and you feel much less tired overall and more active,.. although this position does put some pressure on your perineum, but you will adapt over time
The other cool thing is that you can really easily change positions throughout the day, sitting backward, forward, on the left side, etc. it's very versatile for a chair..
unfortunately they are rarely found on craiglist/kijiji/classifieds nowadays, but I was lucky enough to find an used one for which I didn't pay too mch. If anyone has questions just inbox me

The first post will need to be updated, as new chairs have come out on the market and promote better posture and better ergonomics than those posted above.. but they aren't very well known for now
 
#25 ·
I am located in Canada and am looking for a chair with the following:

high back
headrest
armrests

The back must be able to recline to at least a 120 degree angle from the seat. Chair tilting with back+seat at the same time is not sufficient. Ideally it will be able to tilt as well as recline.

Ideally, the chair would have a mesh back and seat.

I've looked at the Okamura Baron/CP, which looks like it fits my criteria, but I haven't been able to find a way to get one in Canada for anything close to a reasonable price (pushing $3000 is no longer reasonable for an office chair, IMO).

Any suggestions for alternatives?
 
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i just switched to this tab and thought the first chair is called barack obama Lol.
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LOL I just opened this thread and thought the same.

Anyways, for a cheap guy like myself who can't spend a ton of money, what is a good chair for around $100-$150?
 
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LOL I just opened this thread and thought the same.

Anyways, for a cheap guy like myself who can't spend a ton of money, what is a good chair for around $100-$150?
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To be honest, you're asking about chairs that are in a whole different league. That's not to say that there aren't any good chairs for that price, but I'm not sure if they can be compared with what's discussed in this thread in terms of both comfort and quality. To put it in computer terms, it's like asking about the best ARM CPU in the context of an Intel/AMD chip comparison.

While I'm not too familiar with chairs in the $100-200 price range-because I never managed to find one I liked-some of the ones from Office Star seem to be pretty well regarded on the cheaper end.
 
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Yea I know that what I'm asking is kind of out of the scope of this thread. This was just my first foray into this sub forum and I am looking for something cheap and good which we all know is rare.
 
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It would be nice to have an updated guide.

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Yea I know that what I'm asking is kind of out of the scope of this thread. This was just my first foray into this sub forum and I am looking for something cheap and good which we all know is rare.
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It doesn't exist. Go to a local office store and sit in every chair there for at least 30 minutes per chair. Then buy the one you like the most.
 
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It would be nice to have an updated guide.

It doesn't exist. Go to a local office store and sit in every chair there for at least 30 minutes per chair. Then buy the one you like the most.
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You can apply the same advice here too though, as long as you have a store that sells a variety of ergonomic chairs nearby. It's too bad there aren't many of them.
 
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You can apply the same advice here too though, as long as you have a store that sells a variety of ergonomic chairs nearby. It's too bad there aren't many of them.
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You are correct.

It's important to go in and test regardless of the chair price. The issue is that, with how many chairs are in the <$200 range, it's impossible for anyone online to give you a recommendation that you will definitely love. The quality seems to be roughly the same across the board in that price range, so as long as it's comfortable, it doesn't matter which one you choose.
 
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Anyone got or has had the Steelcase Leap or Leap Plus?
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I don't own this chair, but I know someone who has it and I have sat in it a number of times. Wirecutter named it the best office chair. It's very different from what I, personally, am used to. It isn't cushy at all, but with the right adjustments can fit you like a glove. It is definitely designed to make you sit up straight in a way that feels more "natural." However, it's a love or hate it thing, as his wife swears it gives her back pain. It's a high quality chair but if if doesn't fit your sitting style/body then it isn't for you, basically.

I treat desktop chairs like big cozy armchairs because apparently sitting with my feet on the ground like a normal human being is impossible for me, so while I found the chair to be of superb quality, I can't say much about the comfort because I kept wanting to sit in it wrong.
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Anyone got or has had the Steelcase Leap or Leap Plus?
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I have the Leap at work and it's great. The adjustable lumbar support lets you change the curvature of the back and the vertical level of that curvature to mold it to your spine. With that said, this is the kind of chair that practically forces proper posture with your entire back glued to the chair. It also offers great settings for the recline, allowing comfortable seating at anywhere from 90 degrees (seated upright) to ~45 degrees, with tilt lock at both extremes and three intermediate steps.

If the above sounds like something you want in a chair, I believe the chances of you liking this one are rather high.
 
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Thx,

Ya I sit straight, and Ive got lower "known" bulging disc in my lower back and prob one or more in my neck. I like sitting straight in my Volvo Wagon, one of the best seats Ive sit in, and the Wagon is close to 20 years old. My current computer, the seat cushion is already a poc, and not even a year old, and the back does ok, but doesnt promote good posture..

The Leap Plus vs the Leap? Im 5.8 tall, 220lbs, built like a short stock linebacker with a small beer gutt, lol............
 
#39 ·
I found a SteelCase Leap V1 for $189 obo on craigslist. Good deal?
 
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