Ergonomic Office Chair
http://live.pirillo.com/ – When people first see the videos Chris is doing, or the live stream, they often ask what chair that Chris is sitting in. It’s a Grahl Synchron 8, which is no longer available on the open market (although Grahl does continue to make fine chairs – available through furniture outlets across teh country).
Proper seating is often the last thing people pay attention to when purchasing a computer setup: don’t just buy the cheapest or best-looking chair from the office supply store – that’s not the best idea.
Since seating is really important, especially for people who work in front of a computer all the time.
- The chair has a free range of motion, but it locks forward, so Chris is sitting in a forward slant, which is much better for your back and neck.
- Has excellent lumbar support, which gives more comfort over a longer period of time
- A movable headrest allows Chris to adjust the headrest for the most comfortable position
When you go out and buy an office chair, find a chair that is ergonomically designed. What chair do you use now?
[edit: It's Grahl, not Graal. Apparently I'm in the mood for some online gaming?]
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15 Comments
Rob Keiser
June 6th, 2007
at 4:20am
Did you mean Grahl not Graal?
Rob Keiser
June 6th, 2007
at 4:20am
Did you mean Grahl not Graal?
ART
June 6th, 2007
at 10:42am
actually I read recently that studies show a better position for your back and spine is resting at an angle, slightly slouched back. Look it up I may be wrong.
ART
June 6th, 2007
at 10:42am
actually I read recently that studies show a better position for your back and spine is resting at an angle, slightly slouched back. Look it up I may be wrong.
RDHoltz
June 6th, 2007
at 3:14pm
You said, “While Grahl doesn’t make Chris’s current chair . . .” so the blog that doesn’t answer the question. Who makes Chris’s current chair?
RDHoltz
June 6th, 2007
at 3:14pm
You said, “While Grahl doesn’t make Chris’s current chair . . .” so the blog that doesn’t answer the question. Who makes Chris’s current chair?
John Howard Oxley
June 7th, 2007
at 5:30am
In response to the question: “What chair do you use?” — for my money, the Freedom Chair — so comfortable I often sit in it even when I am not computing!
Incidentally, this really IS a big issue — I have been computing since the day of 8088 steam-powered PCs, before RSI’s were well-known, and I have severe permanent and painful damage to my left shoulder from long hours computing in a chair not designed for the purpose.
John Howard Oxley
June 7th, 2007
at 5:30am
In response to the question: “What chair do you use?” — for my money, the Freedom Chair — so comfortable I often sit in it even when I am not computing!
Incidentally, this really IS a big issue — I have been computing since the day of 8088 steam-powered PCs, before RSI’s were well-known, and I have severe permanent and painful damage to my left shoulder from long hours computing in a chair not designed for the purpose.
Nate
June 15th, 2007
at 9:02am
I agree with John that the Humanscale Freedom chair is the best ergonomic chair out there right now. I bought mine from mcergo.com for a great price.
Kevin Book
August 7th, 2007
at 2:11am
uh i was actually wondering where i could get one or grahl’s chairs. i am currently at their website but it seems to be based in germany/europe. do i have to order it thru the website in germany? does anyone know of a vendor that sells it here in the US? or can you recommend another chair that is similar to the one that chris now has. im looking for a chair of quality but not too too expensive.
The Importance of Ergonomic Office Chairs
August 17th, 2007
at 5:58am
I don’t think there is a best Ergonomic Office Chair. There are definitely some bad ones out there, as long as the chair suits you and eases – prevents the torment of a painful back that’s the best one for you,
Don’t be fooled that the best looking has the best functions, also the most expensive isn’t always the best.
The Importance of Ergonomic Office Chairs
August 17th, 2007
at 5:58am
I don’t think there is a best Ergonomic Office Chair. There are definitely some bad ones out there, as long as the chair suits you and eases – prevents the torment of a painful back that’s the best one for you,
Don’t be fooled that the best looking has the best functions, also the most expensive isn’t always the best.
Money Bagz
August 31st, 2007
at 7:38pm
I finally found out how much his chair officially was.. ( its about $1500 USD) wow dude thats an expensive chair.. but i got for my self now from a european site ( for 1,200 USD) its real nice thanks for letting me know what chair it was.. ( ** Mine is not exactly the same as chris’s but pretty close) and in RED!
Ross
May 15th, 2008
at 8:40am
I think alot of the ergonomic chairs out there are great, just depends if you got the money to buy one, very expensive.
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at 6:52pm
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