Hey there,

I returned to playing computer after years of playstation. When I stopped playing, I was much younger than I am now.

Age: 33
Weight: 124kg
Height: 176cm

So I have that cheap office chair but on long sessions I can feel some stress in my back. Don’t have that in the office at work - but those chairs are probably much better.

So right now I’m struggling to find a decent chair that actually is good for my back and not just a chair that can bend back if you know what I mean.

So as I already struggled finding the right keyboard and mouse, I am struggling with finding the right chair. I don’t want to pay a fortune but also know that a good chair will not come off cheap.

A friend suggested Secretlab and also spoke about Back force one or something like that.

What should I pay attention to, next to weight and stuff, and what can you actually recommend?

Lots of thanks in advance!

  • Cylusthevirus@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    The unfortunate reality of ergonomic office equipment is that a good chair will run you about 600-900 USD new (or more with options). There’s a reason huge corporations buy from Herman Miller (the Aeron) or Steelcase. Those are the manufacturers that make the stuff reliably that will last for decades. The parts are heavy and made of a lot of metal.

    If you spend less you’re getting a lot of plastic that’ll last maybe 5 years before the finishes start to wear off and you can’t repair it.

    So, decide what matters: saving a few hundred short term or risking hurting your back.

    But the biggest thing to consider is that bodies are so unique that it’s possible that a cheaper chair will work for you, but you’ll only know until you sit in it. So go sit in a bunch and see what works. Note that the stuff Office Max et al sell tends to be cheap and kinda garbage. If you want the professional tier of chair, that will require a trip and possibly an appointment with a specialized retailer. Also check furniture stores; sometimes they have larger executive chairs that are quite comfy if not as ergonomically sound.