Realspace� PRO Patriot Multifunction Fabric Task Chair, Black/Black
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Buying another one for work!
I bought this chair about 8 months ago because it met the recommended specs that my physical therapist gave me to improve my posture and help with chronic back and neck pain. It is very hard to find a fully adjustable desk chair in stores (most models do not have a seat tilt adjustment) and I was hesitant to purchase a chair without trying it out, especially when there is a no-returns policy, but I decided to take the risk. I've been extremely happy with this chair. It has helped tremendously in my home-office and is comfortable for extended sitting periods. If my butt or back begin to get sore, I can always adjust the tilts a little to give certain muscles or pressure points a rest. Also, I am short (5'2") and the depth of the chair, though not adjustable, is appropriate for my height (doesn't cut into the back of my thighs or knees) AND the height of the chair adjusts so that I can place both of my feet flat on the ground (this is important for my back issues).
I like the looks of the chair just fine. I use it with a pull out tray at my desk and the arm height is low enough that the chair does not get in the way. I hardly ever use the arm rests--I think they are a little wide apart and too far forward to be useful for a small person like me. The arms can be removed entirely if this is not a desirable feature. In response to one of the reviews, I find that the chair has plenty of give when I plop down (hydraulic spring).
Finally, the assembly was fairly intuitive and did not cause me any problems. I'm pleased enough with this chair, that I'm going to buy another one for work. The only con is that the back can sometimes make a light creaking noise if you lean back into it really hard or shift your weight a certain way. It isn't very noticeable but might bother some people. In my opinion, this is a great chair for the money and should be made available in stores.
March 16, 2011
Best office chair I ever purchased
This chair is the perfect size for someone that is average to short. I am almost 5'4" and my legs are short. I always ran into the issue of having the chair seat too deep, which would end up cutting the circulation off behind my knees. Because this chair is 21" deep it fits my legs perfectly and allows me to sit in an ergonomically correct posture. This chair has many adjustments making it easy to adjust it in a way that fits you perfectly. The arms are adjustable too both in height and width and the back is high, which makes it very comfortable. The chair is built sturdy and I have never had any problems with it. I bought one for my office and loved it so much that I ordered one for my home computer desk too. I noticed another reviewer mention how much they hate this chair because it breaks but I have never had one single issue with either of my chairs in that way. My home chair was accidentally knocked over by the teenage kids rough housing on it when one brother tackled the other making him fly backwards. When we picked it back up it was perfectly fine and unscathed. So I highly recommend this chair. I have had both of mine for over two years now and it feels just as sturdy and comfortable as it did when I first bought it.
December 20, 2012
NOT worth the money!!!
We've purchased this chair SEVERAL times! I only keep getting it because my business manager forces me to! The chair breaks within 6 to 12 months after getting it... and is always the same problem. The wheels break off. ugh. I hate this chair.
November 12, 2012
Office Chair
I had some minor issues with the website when I started this order. I was committed to buying, though, so I went ahead with the purchase. Even though I only briefly mentioned these issues, I was contacted by a representative from the store, twice, to follow up. He addressed all concerns I had, even going as far as to find out any other concerns not in his area, and went out of his way to solve those issues. I was impressed and am not easily impressed. I would have said to others this was an acceptable site to buy even if I might not have returned often, but because of that time, they made a loyal customer of me.
The chair is well made and fairly comfortable. It went together easily and without tools. Honestly, I was expecting an adequate product as it was not expected to be a high end product. I was wrong. It works great and has so many positions to adjust and then lock down, it is impossible not to find a place that works for me. I canceled a high end order with another online company and thought I was 'settling' to get a chair to complete some online courses, and I got more than I hoped.
They told me it would probably be two weeks before I received the chair. I got it in two days. The free gift on my particular order fell through, and I received an email at 11 at night saying it would ship the next day. I had that free gift by noon the next day. This is how they monitored and cared for my order. Impressive.
July 30, 2012