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7 Tips For Buying The Best Ergonomic Chair
Choosing the best ergonomic chair for the shape of your individual body may not seem like an easy feat, but with some vigilant research you can find your ideal solution in no time. The tips below will provide you with a basis of what to look for when choosing an ergonomic chair, whether for at home or the office.
Tip #1: All ergonomic chairs are not the same. The saying "you get what you pay for" absolutely applies here. They range in price from about $100.00 to over and above $1,000.00, and every price point in between. Some will fail in one way or another within a year and some will last a lifetime. Make sure you spend as much as you can if you want to purchase the best, most comfortable chair for you.
Tip #2: Many different users cannot sit in the same chair comfortably. When shopping for an ergonomic chair you need to look for the most adjustable features. This will make it easier to adjust the chair to your body type and if the chair you buy is going to be used by other people it also will make adjusting it to fit their body types as easy as possible.
Tip #3: Be aware of the size and shape of the seat cushion and back rest of the chairs you look at. Most office chair manufacturers have multiple seat sizes available and they provide measurements of each size so you can match it with your body size. This is the main area ergonomic chairs are different from regular computer chairs because regular chairs usually do not come in multiple sizes.
Tip #4: Is the depth and tilt of the seat cushion adjustable? Most chairs have the ability to adjust the seat height, but adjustable tilt of the seat cushion is a feature that high quality ergonomic chairs come with. Setting the seat cushion tilt to a comfortable position allows for even greater versatility than height adjustment by itself. Seat depth adjustability is also extremely important and this is usually accomplished with a "seat slider" option. This will allow you to change the position in seconds.
Tip #5: Is the depth of the back cushion adjustable to multiple positions? Most ergonomic chair manufacturers include features for you to adjust the depth or tilt of your back support cushion, and some even allow you to adjust the backrest height. When sitting for long hours at the computer an adjustable back rest can mean a world of a difference.
Tip #6: Look for adjustable chair arms. Adjustable arms let you change the height and tilt of the armrests so they can fit users of varying sizes and sitting habits.
Tip #7: Make certain the chair you purchase comes with a good warranty, backed by the manufacturer. High-end chair manufacturers usually include a great warranty and they stand behind their products 100%, it's the less expensive brands that end up costing you more in the long run between chair replacement and your own personal comfort and productivity.
Some of the best, most adjustable ergonomic chairs available today are made by Neutral Posture and VIA Seating, in terms of quality and value. We highly recommend the Neutral Posture 8500 chair as a premium option and the Terra chair by VIA as a great value option. Both models are fully customizable, meaning you can choose which features you want and what size you want the chair to be when you're ordering it. You can also choose from dozens of color and fabric combinations, and many are available to ship within 3 business days.