Author Topic: Do you use a good office chair when programming? (Read 85,536 times)

nosh · « **Reply #25 on:** June 13, 2008, 03:17 AM »

I had one of these generic lean-back + swivel office chairs which needed replacement a couple of years back (the air elevation-lock or whatever gave out). I started using a straight back wooden chair in the meantime (no curves, just right angles) & realised I tended to slouch/fidgit/distort my posture way less and was totally OK sitting on a hard surface. Now I am distinctly uncomfortable if I have to sit in one of the soft-bottomed move-in-any-direction things.

Stoic Joker · « **Reply #26 on:** June 13, 2008, 04:35 AM »

Quote from: mouser on March 22, 2006, 12:34 PM

aeron chari = $1000

for a chair !??!?!!?

Damn Straight (and well worth it) If you're planning to be sitting in it for 16hrs at a time. I'm not sure what the wife paid for the one I got for Christmas but I think it was in the $300 range, and that was after a good-buddy discount during a half-off last year's inventory sale.

Little details like the back reclining independently of the seat are heavenly when you've been sitting for 10hrs straight. (I'm 43 btw...) I keep the seat tipped a bit forward (tend to lean into the screen a bit) and I can sit cross-legged (level and comfortably) and am still able to lean back with out having my knees leverage the keyboard outa the desk.

I'll try to find out who it's made by and post a pic ... but yes do spring for a top shelf chair ... you'll thank yourself later.

tomos · « **Reply #27 on:** June 13, 2008, 01:13 PM »

here's my chair of choice -

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http://www.swopper-uk.com/home.shtm

well ... it's actually a stool, innit !?!

I tried it for an hour or so once & loved it - you're forced, you could say, to sit with a straight back and the movement keeps your back "fit" and I found it very comfortable to boot
@ $600/€500 pricetag I'll be waiting!

jah · « **Reply #28 on:** June 13, 2008, 03:13 PM »

Quote from: tomos on June 13, 2008, 01:13 PM

here's my chair of choice -
(see attachment in previous post)http://www.swopper-uk.com/home.shtm

well ... it's actually a stool, innit !?!

I tried it for an hour or so once & loved it - you're forced, you could say, to sit with a straight back and the movement keeps your back "fit" and I found it very comfortable to boot
@ $600/€500 pricetag I'll be waiting!

bit pricey but probably worth it, really groovy!

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #29 on:** June 13, 2008, 07:38 PM »

Quote from: nite_monkey on August 09, 2007, 07:05 PM

im using a crappy wood chair with boards stuffed with a thin strip of foam covered in cloth being passed off as cushions, and to make things worse, the chair is to low, and the desk is to high, so I want something that is more comfortable, and higher off the ground.

Sounds like my old chair, I sat on it one day and the whole thing collapsed on me (there was some loud words spoken, too

)

I am now on this fuzzy green chair I got from Staples, similar to the one in this image - I like it a lot. You have to put it together yourself (a one hour job), but it has lumbar support, and tilts back a good 45 degrees (great for resting your feet on nearby items, like your bed

). It keeps me warm and its comfy, and the armrests are made out of wood (can't remember the type right now, but it is a nice looking dark wood) so if I had to recommend one I would say this one is definitely a keeper. 15 year warranty, too!

Link: http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/p1_Office-Star-trade-Executive-High-Back-Chair-with-Padded-Loop-Arms_184312_Business_Supplies_10051_SC2:CG32:CL142565

pip2kk · « **Reply #30 on:** June 15, 2008, 01:56 AM »

eh im sitting on a coffee table currently lol.

since i blew two psu few weeks back. im on my dedicated linux box now, and it's in the living room lol. no good chairs in here

Deozaan · « **Reply #31 on:** June 15, 2008, 03:41 PM »

My two crappy metal chairs with fabric covered cardboard (or some kind of manufactured wood) both broke last month within weeks of each other. So I just bought a decent office chair for about $150, but strangely enough I can't find any information or pictures of it online.

It's an executive style chair made out of what is probably fake leather. It has massage motors in the lower and upper back. Seems pretty comfortable to me. It's a lot better than my previous chairs.

housetier · « **Reply #32 on:** July 05, 2008, 06:05 PM »

Jeff Atwood writes about office chairs again and features a bunch of suggestions he got after his first post about this topic.

Of the features without images I recommend the swopper, although I sat on a version with wheels and arm rests. You can bounce up and down, or swing back and forth or any other direction; in fact you can assume endless variations of positions, never actually sitting still -- it's the best you can do for your back!

housetier · « **Reply #33 on:** July 05, 2008, 06:09 PM »

just aber posting, I saw tomos' post. That's the swopper I meant, it's supergreat!

livinlyf5 · « **Reply #34 on:** April 15, 2013, 07:55 AM »

I bought the aeron recently and it's amazing how resilient it is. It can really handle any amount of abuse I throw at it. It really is worth the investment. I never have any back pains.

TaoPhoenix · « **Reply #35 on:** April 15, 2013, 02:30 PM »

Hmm, I did okay with a couple from either Staples or W. B. Mason for about $150 each.

p3lb0x · « **Reply #36 on:** April 15, 2013, 02:42 PM »

Quote from: f0dder on June 12, 2008, 11:38 PM

p3lb0x should post some pics of the various chairs he has mutilated. Spends way too much time in front of the computer, that kiddo, and just can't sit still.

Sorry, both chairs have already been thrown out as well as the yoga ball. My current chairs seat is not attached though and the padding is coming loose.

f0dder · « **Reply #37 on:** April 15, 2013, 08:29 PM »

Quote from: p3lb0x on April 15, 2013, 02:42 PM

Quote from: f0dder on June 12, 2008, 11:38 PM
p3lb0x should post some pics of the various chairs he has mutilated. Spends way too much time in front of the computer, that kiddo, and just can't sit still.
Sorry, both chairs have already been thrown out as well as the yoga ball. My current chairs seat is not attached though and the padding is coming loose.

At least you have those two sturdy old desktop cabinets you can wear down

crabby3 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 13, 2014, 04:29 PM »

Quote from: mouser on April 05, 2006, 08:49 AM

does anyone know if there is such a thing as a high quality chair meant for people who tend to site cross-legged (ie sit with their feet up on the seat of the chair). and if not, maybe it would be a good invention..

There appears to be a cross-legged type of chair here, http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-crosschair-revolutionizes-the-office-chair-with-features-to-beat-fatigue-and-improve-posture-257659961.html, though it doesn't seem to be in production.

The last half of this video: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davemcclintock/crosschair-convertible-office-chair-for-sitting-cr?ref=home_location shows how it works.

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mouser · « **Reply #39 on:** July 13, 2014, 04:43 PM »

I sit (half) cross legged on my chair quite frequently, so I am genuinely intrigued -- thanks for sharing.

app103 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 13, 2014, 06:24 PM »

Quote from: mouser on April 05, 2006, 08:49 AM

does anyone know if there is such a thing as a high quality chair meant for people who tend to site cross-legged (ie sit with their feet up on the seat of the chair). and if not, maybe it would be a good invention..

Yes, they do exist. You just have to get an extra wide chair, like the ones made for guys that weigh 300+ lbs.

Another benefit to getting a chair like that is that they are better quality, made much sturdier, so they don't break under the weight of a heavier person. You usually will not find cheap plastic legs on one. But the tradeoff is that they do come with a higher price tag.

ewemoa · « **Reply #41 on:** July 14, 2014, 01:14 AM »

Quote from: app103 on July 13, 2014, 06:24 PM

You just have to get an extra wide chair, like the ones made for guys that weigh 300+ lbs.

That sounds like a good idea -- thanks for suggesting it.

Renegade · « **Reply #42 on:** July 14, 2014, 02:26 AM »

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I don't know if it's shopped or not. I've not been able to find anything like it online.

app103 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 14, 2014, 05:55 AM »

Quote from: Renegade on July 14, 2014, 02:26 AM

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I don't know if it's shopped or not. I've not been able to find anything like it online.

Not shopped. According to NPR, it was custom made by a company called ErgoGenesis for a client who exceeded the 600-pound limit of its other chairs, and it cost $1,800.

http://www.npr.org/2011/10/27/141760591/workplaces-feel-the-impact-of-obesity

Renegade · « **Reply #44 on:** July 14, 2014, 06:16 AM »

Quote from: app103 on July 14, 2014, 05:55 AM

http://www.npr.org/2011/10/27/141760591/workplaces-feel-the-impact-of-obesity

Good detective work. I was looking for that in shopping sites, e.g. Alibaba, etc. Nothing like that exists there.

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"A certain government agency in town actually purchased 645 of these chairs, for [use] nationwide," he says. "Tremendous amount of demand."

"Tremendous amount"? Err... Moving right along...

Target · « **Reply #45 on:** July 14, 2014, 06:32 AM »

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Quote from: Renegade on July 14, 2014, 06:16 AM

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"A certain government agency in town actually purchased 645 of these chairs, for [use] nationwide," he says. "Tremendous amount of demand."
"Tremendous amount"? Err... Moving right along...

I actually thought 'nation wide' was the relevant quote

crabby3 · « **Reply #46 on:** July 14, 2014, 11:50 AM »

FWIW: Amazon has a wide office chair that's relatively cheap: http://www.amazon.com/OIF-BT4510-Mid-Back-Swivel-Fabric/dp/B009R66LUG/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1405335344&sr=8-11&keywords=heavy+duty+office+chair+400+lb
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•Height adjustable arms for optimal arm placement.
•Arms adjust for optimal placement or may be removed to suit your needs.
•Thickly cushioned seat and back provide complete support.
•Classic styling specifically designed for the big and tall person--supports up to 450 lbs.

Should be mostly metal construction.

Stoic Joker · « **Reply #47 on:** July 14, 2014, 11:53 AM »

Quote from: Renegade on July 14, 2014, 06:16 AM

Quote
"A certain government agency in town actually purchased 645 of these chairs, for [use] nationwide," he says. "Tremendous amount of demand."

"Tremendous amount"? Err... Moving right along...

Leave it to the government to throw wads of cash at the wrong problem.

daniel999 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 17, 2017, 07:05 AM »

I would suggest Alera Elusion would one of the best chairs to be used while sitting in from of computer for longer hours.

You get pneumatic adjustments and a sweat free back that hold users up to 250 pounds.

This strong workforce holds weight up to 50 pounds coming in a nice black color.

mouser · « **Reply #49 on:** March 17, 2017, 01:01 PM »

The Alera Elusion has been recommended on a few sites I've seen as an affordable high quality alternative to the big boys, so I bought one on craigslist without much testing, and I can't say I really like it. I don't know it just doesn't feel very comfortable no matter how I adjust it.