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Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by Roodgorf »

mapleoin wrote: post #71
cwe wrote: post #64

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The whole point is that you're NOT constantly adjusting the desk, but using a taller chair when you sit.

Oh, then what's the point of comparing it with the Sit/Stand desk in the submission?

I believe the idea is that it is you essentially get the best of both worlds with this setup because 1) switching between sitting and standing is more fluid, as you need only to sit down or get out of your chair to switch (rather than needing to change desk height) 2) it is in general cheaper and longer-lasting because there are not motors, etc. involved.

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by kasey_junk »

mapleoin wrote: post #71
cwe wrote: post #64

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The whole point is that you're NOT constantly adjusting the desk, but using a taller chair when you sit.

Oh, then what's the point of comparing it with the Sit/Stand desk in the submission?

If all you are trying to accomplish is to move from sitting/standing while working at a computer, they solve the same problem in a way that has been solved for at least a hundred years and is generally cheaper.

There are some merits to adjustable desks above and beyond that though.

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by agumonkey »

noir_lord wrote: post #98
Avshalom wrote: post #46

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I spend entirely more time than I should being semi-baffled at the way the internet has largely forgotten that you can just buy tall chairs and never have to worry about motors or adjustment speed or weight limits (to say nothing of cost).

I built mine http://i.imgur.com/IpRAW3m.jpg :) http://imgur.com/a/H7fxb reclaimed scaffolding and a 8x4 cut down to 7x3, offcuts used to make shelf. Works really well.

Bananas for scale.

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

#105

Post by unexpand »

pimlottc wrote: post #96
unexpand wrote: post #88

I have used this rack as my standing and sitting desk. One rack adjusted for sitting position and one for standing. I used to stand most of the time. Not as conveniently adjustable as standing desk but it worked for me at $100. http://www.staples.com/Hirsh-Heavy-Duty-Riveted-Boltless-Ste...

I have one of those in my basement! Never thought of using it as a desk. Wouldn't it be awkwardly far from you while you're sitting, since you couldn't slide the chair underneath the work surface?

Not really. I used to play my piano sitting.

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

#106

Post by specialist »

DotSauce wrote: post #29

I've used an Alvin minimaster drafting table ($129) for the past 4 years: http://www.amazon.com/Alvin-MiniMaster-Adjustable-Drafting-T... I like it so much that I bought a second one for more desk space. Along with a drafting chair ($150): http://www.amazon.com/LexMod-Office-Drafting-Chair-Leatheret...

As an early adopter (late 90s), none of my standing desks have been adjustable.

I've settled on using a bar stool. I fidget a lot. Sit, stand, lean, one leg stand, foot rest, dance. Bar stools don't run away.

I bought one like this off craiglist for $30. http://amzn.to/1lYaKgZ

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by toephu2 »

callmeed wrote: post #53
sly010 wrote: post #40

Giraffe[1] is starting to lease good quality, motorized standing desks in February for $1/day. Disclamer: I know the founders and currently working on Slack integration for the desks :) [1] http://standupgiraffe.com

Desks need Slack integration?

This folks is when you know you are in a tech bubble.

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by stevesearer »

shimon wrote: post #67
mbesto wrote: post #37

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Any idea what the maximum height of a person would be to use this?

For the Ikea Bekant desk, I'm 6'2" and usually have it near its maximum height. I like things a bit higher (relative to my own height) than most, but I still wouldn't expect it to work for someone over say 6'5". All these adjustable desks start to have perceptible sway when mostly extended. If this really bothers you, consider mounting your monitors separately.

I'm 6'5" and have my UpDesk set to 49" which is just a hair taller than the BEKANT can handle. If I had my iMac mounted and able to be adjusted to eye-level, I could probably work at 47.5" table height but I go a little higher so I'm not looking downward as much.

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by jkyle »

Avshalom wrote: post #46
DotSauce wrote: post #29

I've used an Alvin minimaster drafting table ($129) for the past 4 years: http://www.amazon.com/Alvin-MiniMaster-Adjustable-Drafting-T... I like it so much that I bought a second one for more desk space. Along with a drafting chair ($150): http://www.amazon.com/LexMod-Office-Drafting-Chair-Leatheret...

I spend entirely more time than I should being semi-baffled at the way the internet has largely forgotten that you can just buy tall chairs and never have to worry about motors or adjustment speed or weight limits (to say nothing of cost).

Placing my feet on the bars connected to a tall chair puts tension on my knees and hips due to the angle. Over time that causes joint pain.
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