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Finding the right gaming chair (kbin.social)

submitted 1 year ago by LilDestructiveSheep@kbin.social to c/PCGaming@kbin.social

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Hey there,

I returned to playing computer after years of playstation. When I stopped playing, I was much younger than I am now.

Age: 33
Weight: 124kg
Height: 176cm

So I have that cheap office chair but on long sessions I can feel some stress in my back. Don't have that in the office at work - but those chairs are probably much better.

So right now I'm struggling to find a decent chair that actually is good for my back and not just a chair that can bend back if you know what I mean.

So as I already struggled finding the right keyboard and mouse, I am struggling with finding the right chair. I don't want to pay a fortune but also know that a good chair will not come off cheap.

A friend suggested Secretlab and also spoke about Back force one or something like that.

What should I pay attention to, next to weight and stuff, and what can you actually recommend?

Lots of thanks in advance!

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[–] HeinousTugboat@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The brand is just "Steelcase". The Gesture is a specific model of chair. And I agree with everyone else here: after switching from el cheapo chair to my Gesture, my back pain (from sitting) completely went away.

[–] LilDestructiveSheep@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I checked them out already. They're listed like around $1000 in my country. Oof..

[–] rocker@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, the brand is Steelcase. The other big one is Herman Miller. I've used both extensively due to having a HM at work. Again, they are really expensive. Here in the US, you can at least find used millers for half price at a wholesaler.

[–] HeinousTugboat@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, that's about right. They're wickedly expensive. Definitely worth it though. You can often find them second hand or refurbished for a lot less.