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Re: Ask HN: What office chair do you use?

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seanp2k2 wrote: post #18

Aeron. Get one from Craigslist for $300-$400, sell it for the same amount in 5 years if you get sick of it. I did that with a size C after I lost some weight and found a size B more comfortable. From a TCO standpoint, it’s cheaper than buying an IKEA chair once every 5 years, or an OfficeMax chair...ever. And, during the whole time you own it, it’s a nicer experience than either other option. Steelcase and HumanScale…

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Re: Ask HN: What office chair do you use?

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Post by vanattab »

I have to second the Aeron chair. I started working in a government office a few years ago and when I found out they spent $700 dollars on our chairs I thought it was a huge waste of tax payers money. Now I recognize it as one of the most reasonable purchases we ever made. When you sit and code all day a good chair makes all the difference. It's one of the few things that are still built to last.

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Post by ncrmro »

ezoe wrote: post #27

I use the exercise ball at both office and home. It's perfect.

As a tall fellow 6’2” with the type C it’s extremely more comfortable that old office chairs but the seat doesn’t quite reach the back of my knees. My only real complaint. Also can cross one leg under the other, but that’s prolly a good thing for posture.

Re: Ask HN: What office chair do you use?

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Post by devonkim »

I’ve historically used a round medical lab style stool and sat on its edge to force my back straight per recommendation of a spinal specialist after I had a herniated disc in my teens and have had repeated problems. The problem for myself at least is that extended sitting weakens the muscles that help stabilize my back most, so anything to activate it even if it feels uncomfortable is probably better for my health. Combined with a variation on pomodoro technique to get up more frequently and stretch I haven’t had any recurring back problems or sciatica for years as I’ve gotten another 20 years older.
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