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Finding the right gaming chair (kbin.social)
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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!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

At home I have a steelcase leap, it's around $700 new. But I can literally sit in it all day with no issues. To me it's worth it to spend the extra since it's basically where I spend most of my non-working time.

But for a cheaper option, we have something similar to these at my work (software developer). If I didn't already have a really good chair at home, I would probably get one of these. I can sit in it probably just as much as my one at home, and have no issues. The mesh back actually lets your back breathe, and doesn't retain heat so no back sweat. It's also relatively durable for the mesh and seat area. But mine does have issues after about 2 years of sometimes the gas piston leaks and when you sit down in it, it goes to the lowest setting. I'm sure one day it will finally just always be at the low setting, but luckily, it's not to low for me to work with.