Off topic: I want to buy a comfortable computer chair

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Terry

I am sure people here should know.

I am 6' 4" and 250 lbs. I am looking for a sturdy comfortable computer
chair.

Suggestions?
 
Terry said:
I am sure people here should know.

I am 6' 4" and 250 lbs. I am looking for a sturdy comfortable computer
chair.

Suggestions?
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Visit several stores that specialize in Office Furniture.

Plop your buttocks into each available model.

Purchase the chair most pleasing to your cheeks.

Steve
 
Og said:
Visit several stores that specialize in Office Furniture.
Plop your buttocks into each available model.
Purchase the chair most pleasing to your cheeks.
Steve
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Terry:
Hardly a week goes by where we don't get at least a fair number of inquiries
re computer furniture including the "what's the best computer chair" one.

As Og has correctly pointed out, there's simply no answer to that question
regardless of the details anyone might have concerning the height, weight,
and other bodily measurements of the intended user. Someone with your exact
measurements may recommend a chair that you would find abysmal for comfort
and you would wonder how he could have recommended such.

It's such a personal thing that we always give the same answer as Og gave
you -- try, try, try. Let me add that we've found virtually no correlation
between the cost of the chair and the user's perception of comfort and
practicality. More times than I can count, the user will greatly prefer the
$39.99 "economy" model over the $400 leather-bound deluxe one.

"Creature comfort" is such an individual thing that only *you* can make the
choice.

The main thing to remember is ensure that you have return privileges
following the purchase. Again, I can't tell you how many times we've
experienced situations where a user finds that the chair he or she purchased
with such high hopes has turned out to be highly uncomfortable and cannot be
tolerated any longer.
Anna
 
Terry said:
I am sure people here should know.

I am 6' 4" and 250 lbs. I am looking for a sturdy comfortable
computer chair.
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I'd have to second Og and Anna's replies.

I'm sitting in a cheap chair I got on special here at home typing this, and
it is only very slightly less comfortable than the very expensive (and very
comfortable) chair I have at work. As I suffer from bad backs due to an old
sports injury I'm quite sensitive to how my posture is, so it isn't that I'm
not fussy about the quality of the chair...

Of course if you're just after a one word answer, I hear Aerons are very
nice, and with a suitable price for their reputation too. ;-) But don't
believe the hype, believe what your body tells you about the chair.

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Hi Terry:

Respectfully, I think the other posters missed the point here. I share your
challenge as I am 6-6, 280. It is not so much the width, back height, etc.
It is more a feeling that the chair is going to break when one leans back,
the wheels sag instead of rolling nicely and the "shock absorber" under the
seat bottoms out.

Typical office furniture today is affordable but not made for everyone. I
actually broke two relatively expensive models from a "big box" store and
despite the fact that the stores honored the guarantee, I got tired of the
feeling that the chair would not support me. Big expensive leather models
from specialty stores are no better in terms of sturdy construction.

You may find relief, as I did, in a used furniture store in an old part of
town. Look for heavy, all-steel construction and five (not 4) sturdy wheels
that roll easily. I paid $200 and well worth it.

Good luck

Mark
 
Go on a diet and exercise ;-)

Tom
callmark1 said:
Hi Terry:

Respectfully, I think the other posters missed the point here. I share
your
challenge as I am 6-6, 280. It is not so much the width, back height,
etc.
It is more a feeling that the chair is going to break when one leans back,
the wheels sag instead of rolling nicely and the "shock absorber" under
the
seat bottoms out.

Typical office furniture today is affordable but not made for everyone. I
actually broke two relatively expensive models from a "big box" store and
despite the fact that the stores honored the guarantee, I got tired of the
feeling that the chair would not support me. Big expensive leather models
from specialty stores are no better in terms of sturdy construction.

You may find relief, as I did, in a used furniture store in an old part of
town. Look for heavy, all-steel construction and five (not 4) sturdy
wheels
that roll easily. I paid $200 and well worth it.

Good luck

Mark
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I second Mark's suggestions. 5 wheels (not balls). Check out
the used furniture stores. Some details you may want to consider.
Measure the height of the home work surface. At the store
find a same height surface. Adjust height of a chair you find
comfortable. How does the chair work when your at the work surface.
Does the chair roll freely. What about the arm rests. High enough
and long enough? One of my purchases has a bulb to adjust the
lumbar support area in the back of the chair. I didn't require this
but it was there. The chair seat height I think is critical
so that your legs reach/touch the floor in a relaxed and comfortable
way. If you hae a under desk keyboard tray take that in to consideration too.
 
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