This chair is phenomenal. I'm a bigger guy so I am putting it to the test on a daily basis. This is my computer chair and the base and ball have held up well. The wheel locks work great (even if sometimes by accident). The pump is easy to use and small enough to store without hassle.
When this chair arrives the balance ball looks like it is too small. After calling customer service,they said that was normal and that in a day or two it would soften and could be blown bigger... And that it did! Maybe Gaim could add that in the " getting started instructions"... Will it help my back? Hope so...but balance ball makes you shift and move more which must be good if one sits a long time...
When I selected this chair, specs on it said that it was someone that was 5'-5'11". I am only 5'6" but it is too short. I know there are risers that can be purchased but they should have come with it since it is so short. Paying more postage is not on my radar screen.
It's so comfortable! After 2 weeks my back and stomach muscles are happier, healthier, and getting stronger! You may be a little achy for the first week or so while your muscles adjust. I also feel more alert and my posture is better! Two thumbs up!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
4
Helps with Posture
on November 25, 2011
Posted by: Redd
from Florida
Verified Purchase:No
I've been using it as a desk chair (with a few snickers from the others in the office) and I definitely am sitting straighter.
Awesome, I have only had this for a few weeks and I can already feel a difference with my siatica, hips, entire back not to mention my core. Even though I am short I will have to order the leg extentions to raise me higher.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
2
I don't like it
on January 8, 2010
Posted by: cmw1111
from Rochester NY
Verified Purchase:No
I bought the BalanceBall Chair to use at work. I was so disappointed because it hurt my back more than it helped it. I will be returning it.