On 11/09/2010 03:39 PM, Dan Covill wrote: > Leland: > > I think a really good chair is a great investment.
As much of our lives as we spend in a chair working with computers, and computer related stuff, I agree. > An alternative you might consider is the Aeron Chair from Herman Miller. > www.ultimatebackstore.com/product-exec/product_id/1051/pn/Aeron_Chair > > The biggest difference is that both seat and back in the Aeron Chair are > mesh, rather than cushions, so you don't get sweaty. They're also sold > at Healthy Back stores, if there's one near you go try it out. It's got > a few too many adjustments, but it's really comfortable. Herman Miller has an outstanding reputation in office chairs, and I've noticed that many ergonomic office chairs are coming out with mesh. http://www.officechairadvice.com/reviews/executive/ Here is a summary of some pretty good office chairs: http://www.officechairadvice.com/reviews/executive/ I like to scoot my chair up under my desk and tilt it way back, as I work on the computer, so head support would be nice. The Humanscale Freedom chair offers this feature, seem to be very popular, fits about 90% of people, is very adjustable, and has won many awards. Below are a few youtube videos about the way the Humanscale Freedom chair supports the legs, back, and neck. It seems like it would be a nice fit for me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V7JUeRkq3Q&NR=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai2KHhB87r8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO4qWhj_SN8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HumFjpfjYXQ Regards, LelandJ > No, I don't have one - yet. I've got a Steelcase chair I paid about > $500 for about 10 years ago, haven't got around to upgrading yet. When the dollar is adjusted for inflation, prices probably haven't changed much. LOL Buy soon, before the economy recovers, inflation pressures begin, and interest rates on loans go up. LOL > Dan > > On 11/9/2010 10:58 AM, Leland Jackson wrote: >> I'm thinking of buying myself a new office chair. I would like it to >> provide as much support and comfort as possible. The chair that appeals >> to me most right now is the ergonomic "Humanscale Freedom Chair" in the >> following configuration: >> >> Base price: $799.00 >> >> Custom additions: >> Headrest: Add headrest [F21] - $100.00 >> Arms: Advanced Duron Arms - $160.00 >> Seat Cushion: Gel - $50.00 >> Seat Height: Standard 16 - 21.33 inch >> Frame Finish: Titanium (T) >> Base Finish: Standard Powder Coated or Polished Aluminum Base Matches >> Frame Color >> Casters: Standard Hard casters >> Fabric or Leather: Promessa Aquamarine [E527] - $140.00 >> >> Total as customized: $1,249.00. >> >> http://www.ergonomicchairpro.com/Humanscale-Freedom-Chair_p_164-1190.html >> >> Anyone care to comment, provide info or advice on this chair, or some >> other chair? >> >> Regards, >> >> LelandJ >> >> [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
