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Re: Mirra 2

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Post by thomasmeeks »

Just to toss it out there, because I also drool over awesome chairs (and lament their price tag):

I recently picked up a standing desk (geekdesk). I still love my Steelcase, but the standing desk is a bigger improvement on the work day. This isn't even a close fight. I would not hesitate to drop the cash on a standing desk and buy a cheapo chair if that's what the budget dictated.

YMMV, of course. At least try the Ikea standing desk hack (http://iamnotaprogrammer.com/Ikea-Standing-desk-for-22-dolla...) before you jump.

Re: Mirra 2

#32

Post by deanclatworthy »

I guess no chair can help me solve my problem, which is I slump. No matter what chair I sit in, I slump. I've reached the point now where my back is giving me problems, and I only realise I'm slumping in the chair when it begins to hurt.

Re: Mirra 2

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Post by jzelinskie »

deanclatworthy wrote: post #32

I guess no chair can help me solve my problem, which is I slump. No matter what chair I sit in, I slump. I've reached the point now where my back is giving me problems, and I only realise I'm slumping in the chair when it begins to hurt.

I slump as well. I'm 21 years old and I spend most of my time sitting in front of a computer either slumped or with my feet up on the seat and my head resting on my kneecap or similarly poor posture. I'm curious what other people use chair-wise and if there's a fan favorite.

Re: Mirra 2

#34

Post by yapcguy »

jzelinskie wrote: post #33
deanclatworthy wrote: post #32

I guess no chair can help me solve my problem, which is I slump. No matter what chair I sit in, I slump. I've reached the point now where my back is giving me problems, and I only realise I'm slumping in the chair when it begins to hurt.

I slump as well. I'm 21 years old and I spend most of my time sitting in front of a computer either slumped or with my feet up on the seat and my head resting on my kneecap or similarly poor posture. I'm curious what other people use chair-wise and if there's a fan favorite.

Try sitting on an exercise ball. Worth trying. Works for me.

Re: Mirra 2

#35

Post by yapcguy »

deanclatworthy wrote: post #32

I guess no chair can help me solve my problem, which is I slump. No matter what chair I sit in, I slump. I've reached the point now where my back is giving me problems, and I only realise I'm slumping in the chair when it begins to hurt.

Sounds like the discs in your back are under a lot of pressure. Change your posture immediately to try and avoid a chronic condition. If you're using a laptop, then you might need to raise the screen and have a separate keyboard. Try an exercise ball, it's harder to slump in (for me anyway).

Re: Mirra 2

#36

Post by clumsysmurf »

Can anyone recommend a good chair for long term sitting which costs under $300 usd? I would like to find something mesh-like; it stays cleaner and breathes nicer than foam cushiony things.

For a while I tried a medicine ball, but noticed towards the end of the day I would be in bad posture. I also found it hard to have it inflated at the right level and be at the right height.

The only thing I could find, which seems to have a cult following, is the "Euro Style" bungee chairs. Something like

http://www.gotoeurostyle.com/prod_detail.asp?product_id=835

They have a bunch, but I only got a chance to try two. The flat bungee is definitely comfortable, regular bungee had too much pressure on my skin.

Anyone else have recommendations for budget mesh all-day office chairs?

Re: Mirra 2

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Post by jstclair »

jzelinskie wrote: post #33
deanclatworthy wrote: post #32

I guess no chair can help me solve my problem, which is I slump. No matter what chair I sit in, I slump. I've reached the point now where my back is giving me problems, and I only realise I'm slumping in the chair when it begins to hurt.

I slump as well. I'm 21 years old and I spend most of my time sitting in front of a computer either slumped or with my feet up on the seat and my head resting on my kneecap or similarly poor posture. I'm curious what other people use chair-wise and if there's a fan favorite.

You can also elevate your feet, which will (naturally) force you to sit more upright. In the past, I've used some books (wrapped in an old plastic garbage bag to keep them safe from mopping). But now, I'm used to it, and it's enough for me to just put my feet on the chair's wheels.

Re: Mirra 2

#38

Post by terhechte »

I just bought the Mirra 1 two weeks ago to replace an aging office chair that I'd picked up without much thinking in a furniture store for ~200 Eur. Recently I felt that my back was not feeling that good anymore after longer coding sessions and started looking for an alternative. Being a single indie dev, I didn't want to spend around 1000 Eur for an Aeron but then I stumbled upon a used Mirra in good condition (around 300 Eur) and picket it up. It is an absolutely great chair, way better than my old one. I'm really impressed with the quality of this chair.

Re: Mirra 2

#39

Post by Amadou »

james33 wrote: post #11

I've always wanted a Herman Miller chair, but unfortunately I've never been able to afford one. Some day...

I'm still sitting on a former Enron-owned HM Aeron I got off of Ebay for less than $200.

The mesh seat is great for farts, but ergonomically it is crap, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The edge of the chair where the mesh attaches puts pressure on a vein or an artery and makes my legs falls asleep. I've read reports that the design was more about form over function too.

Consequently, I'm thinking about picking up a Humanscale which I've been told was designed for ergonomics first and appearances second. I'd be interested in hearing any opinions comments from people who've sat in one for over a year.

Re: Mirra 2

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Post by Tichy »

deanclatworthy wrote: post #32

I guess no chair can help me solve my problem, which is I slump. No matter what chair I sit in, I slump. I've reached the point now where my back is giving me problems, and I only realise I'm slumping in the chair when it begins to hurt.

I'm always slumping and I am 40. Pretty tall, too. Surprised that I don't have a lot of back pain - sometimes I wonder if the slumping has saved me...
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