Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by chrismartin » Thu, Jan 28, 2016, 8:24 PM UTC

Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review
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Post by hartator » Thu, Jan 28, 2016, 8:33 PM UTC

I still don't get standing desk, how can you can concentrate deeply while standing? I guess not for everyone.

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Post by Khao » Thu, Jan 28, 2016, 8:33 PM UTC

hartator wrote: post #2

I still don't get standing desk, how can you can concentrate deeply while standing? I guess not for everyone.

Sitting in a chair for 8hrs a day at work, sometimes I have difficulty concentrating because my shoulders/neck hurt. I have a stand-up desk at home and I love it.

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Post by jacobkranz » Thu, Jan 28, 2016, 8:34 PM UTC

One thing the article doesn't mention is that for some reason it was a huge PITA to assemble. I've used Ikea a lot but this was one of the more difficult.

Overall though, I highly recommend

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Post by blakesterz » Thu, Jan 28, 2016, 8:34 PM UTC

hartator wrote: post #2

I still don't get standing desk, how can you can concentrate deeply while standing? I guess not for everyone.

I use one, never had any issues with it. My wife says the same thing, she can NOT stand and concentrate.

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Post by paulcole » Thu, Jan 28, 2016, 8:34 PM UTC

I have the motorized version of this desk and agree that it's not built for tall people. I'm about 5'11" and have to use it at its maximum height to be comfortable.

Otherwise love it.

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Post by dougmccune » Thu, Jan 28, 2016, 8:35 PM UTC

hartator wrote: post #2

I still don't get standing desk, how can you can concentrate deeply while standing? I guess not for everyone.

You ever pace around the room while thinking about a problem? That's not the same as just standing in place, but put a treadmill under one of these and you've got a great way to get your mind working. There's something about moving your body that unblocks the brain.

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Post by jambalaya » Thu, Jan 28, 2016, 8:37 PM UTC

How low can the desk go?

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Post by brb3 » Thu, Jan 28, 2016, 8:38 PM UTC

I bought one of these desks as well. I also use it at just about 41 inches when standing.

I think the desk sways a bit more than the article says. That said, I would imagine using a sturdier monitor stand (or an arm clamped to the desk) would counteract that enough to make it more comfortable.

For less than ~$250, I couldn't find a comparable sit/stand desk.

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Post by TheBiv » Thu, Jan 28, 2016, 8:38 PM UTC

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