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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 nextos »

thorntonbf wrote: post #99

I'm using a Jarvis Standing Desk Frame - http://www.ergodepot.com/Jarvis_Frame_p/jrv-fr.htm With a 72x36 Maple butcher block top from Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Relius-Solutions-Butcher-Block-Maple/d... The top easily weighs 200 pounds, and that's not including the 2 Thunderbolt displays that sit on my desk. It's been a great platform. At my standing height of 45", it needs to be up against the wall or it would l…

I have both a Jarvis and a Herman Miller Envelop at my office: http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/workspaces/desks/envelo...

The Envelop is truly fantastic when paired along with an Embody (or less optimally with an Aeron). IMHO sitting slightly reclined with relaxed arms is a great ergonomics setup.

But the price is really high for a low-quality blocktop (the legs are fine though).

Anyone knows similar desks that are better quality and/or cheaper? This kind of desk deserves to be more popular.

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by bravo22 »

toomuchtodo wrote: post #77
DotSauce wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You can lay it flat, of course :) Here you go: https://www.instagram.com/p/86XA-dRG1J/?taken-by=markunfilte... Sorry, no pic of the chair.

Totally offtopic: Is your desktop's wallpaper publicly available?

I believe it is from here: http://www.heavymetal.com/news/r2d2-shows-princess-leia-whos...

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by wbrendel »

pkaler wrote: post #78

I've had the Bekant desk for about a year now. I haven't had problems with the motor or controller. My experience is about the same as the reviewer of the Skarsta. The Bekant isn't super stable at higher heights, but works well. I recommend it. I'd consider the hand crank next time or if I were filling an office with desks. Motorized isn't really that much of a bonus for me.

The BEKANT is definitely hit-or-miss when it comes to reliability. The motors on mine died just over a month after purchasing it, and some searching at the time revealed it to be a pretty common issue. Luckily IKEA has a generous return policy and I was able to return it with no questions asked. When it did work, however, I agree it generally worked well and was mostly stable enough. I just couldn't risk having to disassemble my desk whenever the motors broke.

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by agumonkey »

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...

First time I've seen this model. I take the angle is variable ?

Also, more than the desk, a decent chair is of great importance.

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by vonmoltke »

orthoganol wrote: post #26
hartator wrote: post #2

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

Working standing up has similar effects as 'pacing around', when needing to think about something intently, gripped by thought enough that you're compelled to move around a little... I can't imagine being deep in thought and just sitting still. That said, I don't use a standing desk, I just occasionally stand up and work from a counter when I feel compelled.

> Working standing up has similar effects as 'pacing around', when needing to think about something intently, gripped by thought enough that you're compelled to move around a little... I can't imagine being deep in thought and just sitting still.

It's really hard. I have had to get used to it, though, because I have yet to work in a place with enough space where I can do that.

Re: Sit/Stand Desk: IKEA Skarsta Review

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Post by Terr_ »

2np wrote: post #87
Terr_ wrote: post #81

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That's what I did with the "shelf" my Ikea Jerker.

Explain. What did you modify?

Imagine this desk, but with the two horizontal slabs swapped so that the big surface is at "standing height" while the other is where your feet would be when in a tall office-chair.

http://imgur.com/d94KObO

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