Customer Reviews for Staples - Hyken Pro Ergonomic Fabric Swivel Task Chair, (ST63228) - Black
Customer Rating
4
High end task chair
on December 20, 2013
Posted by: Paula K.
I am 5'8" 225lbs. I do seem to have a "long" torso. I got this chair to replace a 2-year old task chair thin foam over plywood/cardboard seat. I like the mesh seat and back very forgiving. The adjustable lumbar support is basic but good. The chair locks into a few incline positions not just full up or full back. The headrest adjustments seem to have a little play but it can be adjusted 2 ways; up and down or tilt. I do wish the headrest could go up more (maybe 1 more position). The arms can adjust up and down. You have the option to attach the arms narrow or wide with the screw holes. I liked the flip back arms on my previous chair. I don't roll around much but the casters work fine on thin carpet for me. All-in-all very happy with purchase worth the investment.
Good sturdy materials adjusts in all the right places and has solid back support. Not "pretty" but business like appearance this chair emphasizes form and function over frills and appearances. Assembly took some time but wasn't problematic.
My only complaint is that the head/neck rest is not height adjustable. Though it has three positions all but two of them result in contact with the shoulders. At 5'7" I would imagine this would be a no-go item for anyone taller than 5'8". Other than that the chair has been fine.
My chair started squeaking right around the 30th day and I decided to try some lubrication. A few days later it started to squeak Again! It is loud enough for my neighbors to hear. Yes the chair does feel cool to sit on and reasonably comfortable and as another review - it is inexpensive compared to a higher end price. For me the squeak is irritating. Nope! I don't like this chair I put up with it is all.
Some mentioned that if you are 5'11" the headrest will rub against the shoulder. Well I am 6' and don't think I have particularly short legs (and long torso). However the headrest is at the same height of my upper shoulder blades. It is not usable. I removed the headrest and the rest of the chair is comfortable enough. The seat is not very deep comparing to my old chairs. (I did assemble the back as far as possible such that the depth of the seat is maximized.) When I sit upright I have about 3 inches of thighs hanging out of the seat. I am not an expert on ergonomics but the shallower seat does force me to keep better posture. So maybe this is a feature? Overall I'm satisfied with the chair. There are several pros that I didn't mention in this review (e.g. good lumbar support.) Just be prepared not use the headrest if you are 6' or taller.
I bought this on a deals website for 1/3 of the price. Came the next day I assembled it in 20 mins. the problem is that the seat is too short(deep) I am 6 2" so my legs kind off hang off the chair as the thigh support is really poor if you look at the picture the seat kind of curves so the back portion is kind of useless as it is under the seat back rest and the front of the seat is curved to so you have a very short are which can support your bottom and thighs probably 10" or so. I guess it would be great for shorter buyers or for office guys with desk job but not for casual use on the PC/chilling out watching movies. I did not find the headrest pressing into my back