Chair?
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a discussion on this topic here in the lounge. We're all developers here, so this is probably the best group I can think of to ask: What's a great developer chair? Sitting in a chair facing a bunch of monitors for 8, 12 or 14 hours a day is not atypical for me. I thought I had found a good one for a great price from Staples a few years back, but the cushion got flattened ever so gradually over time that I never noticed until my back started hurting--permanently--and realized I was sitting on what felt like a piece of plywood. I got rid of it, but don't feel like my back's ever fully recuperated from that. Other than the standard "get a standing desk" or "move around every X minutes" advice, could I get some actual chair recommendations? At this point in my career I'm thinking money's no object, so while I could probably justify spending thousands for whatever-that-brand-was, I'd like to hear some first-hand (first-back? first-butt?) opinions from those who have used those expensive (and lesser) chairs.
Just like real developers use x-window instead of windows, real developers use [x-chairs](https://buydirectonline.com.au/xchair-offer/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsM7y3o214QIVBSUrCh23Lw8xEAAYASAAEgLyyPD\_BwE)! ;P :-\ :rolleyes:
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a discussion on this topic here in the lounge. We're all developers here, so this is probably the best group I can think of to ask: What's a great developer chair? Sitting in a chair facing a bunch of monitors for 8, 12 or 14 hours a day is not atypical for me. I thought I had found a good one for a great price from Staples a few years back, but the cushion got flattened ever so gradually over time that I never noticed until my back started hurting--permanently--and realized I was sitting on what felt like a piece of plywood. I got rid of it, but don't feel like my back's ever fully recuperated from that. Other than the standard "get a standing desk" or "move around every X minutes" advice, could I get some actual chair recommendations? At this point in my career I'm thinking money's no object, so while I could probably justify spending thousands for whatever-that-brand-was, I'd like to hear some first-hand (first-back? first-butt?) opinions from those who have used those expensive (and lesser) chairs.
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+1 I find that getting up and walking around every time I see something stupid in code works, unfortunately my knees are starting to hurt and my shoes wear out quite frequently.
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a discussion on this topic here in the lounge. We're all developers here, so this is probably the best group I can think of to ask: What's a great developer chair? Sitting in a chair facing a bunch of monitors for 8, 12 or 14 hours a day is not atypical for me. I thought I had found a good one for a great price from Staples a few years back, but the cushion got flattened ever so gradually over time that I never noticed until my back started hurting--permanently--and realized I was sitting on what felt like a piece of plywood. I got rid of it, but don't feel like my back's ever fully recuperated from that. Other than the standard "get a standing desk" or "move around every X minutes" advice, could I get some actual chair recommendations? At this point in my career I'm thinking money's no object, so while I could probably justify spending thousands for whatever-that-brand-was, I'd like to hear some first-hand (first-back? first-butt?) opinions from those who have used those expensive (and lesser) chairs.
My experience has been that money is not a factor when buying chairs - sometimes the cheapest chairs have been the best, for home I use a piano stool when coding - at work a firm back support, that can be angled and raised/lowered, with arm rests are perhaps the most important features for me. Outside of that a brisk 20 minute walk midday, as well as standing up and moving very hour, makes a huge difference for me.
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― Christopher Hitchens
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a discussion on this topic here in the lounge. We're all developers here, so this is probably the best group I can think of to ask: What's a great developer chair? Sitting in a chair facing a bunch of monitors for 8, 12 or 14 hours a day is not atypical for me. I thought I had found a good one for a great price from Staples a few years back, but the cushion got flattened ever so gradually over time that I never noticed until my back started hurting--permanently--and realized I was sitting on what felt like a piece of plywood. I got rid of it, but don't feel like my back's ever fully recuperated from that. Other than the standard "get a standing desk" or "move around every X minutes" advice, could I get some actual chair recommendations? At this point in my career I'm thinking money's no object, so while I could probably justify spending thousands for whatever-that-brand-was, I'd like to hear some first-hand (first-back? first-butt?) opinions from those who have used those expensive (and lesser) chairs.
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a discussion on this topic here in the lounge. We're all developers here, so this is probably the best group I can think of to ask: What's a great developer chair? Sitting in a chair facing a bunch of monitors for 8, 12 or 14 hours a day is not atypical for me. I thought I had found a good one for a great price from Staples a few years back, but the cushion got flattened ever so gradually over time that I never noticed until my back started hurting--permanently--and realized I was sitting on what felt like a piece of plywood. I got rid of it, but don't feel like my back's ever fully recuperated from that. Other than the standard "get a standing desk" or "move around every X minutes" advice, could I get some actual chair recommendations? At this point in my career I'm thinking money's no object, so while I could probably justify spending thousands for whatever-that-brand-was, I'd like to hear some first-hand (first-back? first-butt?) opinions from those who have used those expensive (and lesser) chairs.
Good chairs are usually very expensive, and thus, I don't get to use good chairs. I have a decent $99 (on sale) black pivot chair with some lumbar support from Office Depot. Got it about 3 year's ago, and it is doing fine. I work from my home office, so no one gets to steal it....well, except for my cat. He steals it from time to time. :)
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a discussion on this topic here in the lounge. We're all developers here, so this is probably the best group I can think of to ask: What's a great developer chair? Sitting in a chair facing a bunch of monitors for 8, 12 or 14 hours a day is not atypical for me. I thought I had found a good one for a great price from Staples a few years back, but the cushion got flattened ever so gradually over time that I never noticed until my back started hurting--permanently--and realized I was sitting on what felt like a piece of plywood. I got rid of it, but don't feel like my back's ever fully recuperated from that. Other than the standard "get a standing desk" or "move around every X minutes" advice, could I get some actual chair recommendations? At this point in my career I'm thinking money's no object, so while I could probably justify spending thousands for whatever-that-brand-was, I'd like to hear some first-hand (first-back? first-butt?) opinions from those who have used those expensive (and lesser) chairs.
I have used a lot of chairs in my life being gast in other companies where I had to program the machines... and I found the Haworth Zody to be the most comfortable I have used until now I have always thought on buying it, but the price was kind of stopping me (almost 1000€), but I am getting 40 soon, so I have decided... screw the price, quality and comfortability is worth it. But to be honest... I didn't know about some of the ones being named here (e.g. the X-Chair, which I have to say looks interesting too), so thanks for raising the topic, a bit more information is always welcome
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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Good chairs are usually very expensive, and thus, I don't get to use good chairs. I have a decent $99 (on sale) black pivot chair with some lumbar support from Office Depot. Got it about 3 year's ago, and it is doing fine. I work from my home office, so no one gets to steal it....well, except for my cat. He steals it from time to time. :)
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Just like real developers use x-window instead of windows, real developers use [x-chairs](https://buydirectonline.com.au/xchair-offer/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsM7y3o214QIVBSUrCh23Lw8xEAAYASAAEgLyyPD\_BwE)! ;P :-\ :rolleyes:
A new .NET Serializer All in one Menu-Ribbon Bar Taking over the world since 1371!
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a discussion on this topic here in the lounge. We're all developers here, so this is probably the best group I can think of to ask: What's a great developer chair? Sitting in a chair facing a bunch of monitors for 8, 12 or 14 hours a day is not atypical for me. I thought I had found a good one for a great price from Staples a few years back, but the cushion got flattened ever so gradually over time that I never noticed until my back started hurting--permanently--and realized I was sitting on what felt like a piece of plywood. I got rid of it, but don't feel like my back's ever fully recuperated from that. Other than the standard "get a standing desk" or "move around every X minutes" advice, could I get some actual chair recommendations? At this point in my career I'm thinking money's no object, so while I could probably justify spending thousands for whatever-that-brand-was, I'd like to hear some first-hand (first-back? first-butt?) opinions from those who have used those expensive (and lesser) chairs.
You could get someone to reupholster the seat. Otherwise, Humanscale Freedom or Herman Miller might suit you.