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Gaiam - Classic Balance Ball Chair - Ocean
Average customer rating
4.4
(1,227 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,227 reviews
5 Stars
807
4 Stars
234
3 Stars
79
2 Stars
50
1 Star
57
90%of customers recommend this product.
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1,079 out of
1,202)
Customer Reviews for Gaiam - Classic Balance Ball Chair - Ocean
Customer Rating
2
like a toy
on May 28, 2010
Posted by: squeaky
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
Quite frankly, I'm stymied by all the positive reviews. The idea of this chair is great. The actual execution is disappointing. First, the pump that comes with it is nowhere near adequate to fully inflate the ball. It's garbage. I had to bust out the bike pump to get enough air in the ball. Second, the ball has a rough surface. Any kind of fabric sticks to it and makes manuevering or small adjustments on the ball awkward. I have a permanent wedgie when using this chair. Third, the cheap plastic frame. Any move I make, reaching across my desk, sliding to answer the phone is broadcast loudly to my entire office. The frame just rattles, squeaks, clicks & groans with every move. It's beyond annoying. The tiny brakes on the hard plastic wheels gave me a real chuckle - like the handle-brake on my Big Wheel growing up. As far as using the ball by itself for exercise, again, good in theory but the ball is so small, unless you're a leprechaun (no offense to leprechauns), it's not going to happen. Also, as far as strengthening your core, since this ball is anchored in the circle of the frame, there is no balance required to sit on the ball. Your core is not engaged; it's just like sitting on a round cushy barstool. Disappointment prompted me to bring my large balance ball to work to sit on and it's LIGHT YEARS better. No noise, the correct height, forces me to balance. Save your $100 and get a regular balance ball instead.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
5
It helps to keep my back limber
on November 20, 2009
Posted by: SpringRain
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:No
I was experiencing lower back pain from sitting while doing computer work, and this chair has made such a difference! It helps to keep me stretching and strengthening my core, resulting in less tightness and pain in my lower back!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Posted by: JennyF33
from Corvallis, OR, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have been very satisfied so far with my wasabi green balance ball chair. I notice myself sitting up straighter, my lower back feels stronger, and I've only had it for a few weeks. If I had any complaints at all I would say having to pump the ball back up so often would be it--but I think with any ball full of air you sit on all day that comes with the territory.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Posted by: Jessica1124
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:Yes
We ordered two chairs. We love them. We also ordered the custom chairs. The backs on these chairs are useless. Order the classic!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Posted by: AmyK23
from Queens, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have only been using the chair for a few days so the jury is still out. I bought it for comfort reasons, posture reasons and even the possibility of strengthening core reasons if this is really something that I could get out of it. At the very least, I have a new ball to work out with!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Posted by: Stlmmm
from St. Louis, M0, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love the chair! It arrived quickly and was easy to put together. I love sitting on it - I think it's great. I wish the wheels were a little easier to move, but otherwise the chair is fabulous!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
3
It's alright
on September 12, 2009
Posted by: classicellist
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
When I first read about it, I was very excited. When I got it and used it for a few weeks, I was less excited. I ended up switching back to my old desk chair. I personally need the back of the chair to be closer to the middle of the ball so that I can sit up straight without having to hold myself up, when I get tired of 'holding myself up.' The concept of the chair is great. This is for someone that knows that they will never get tired of sitting erect all the time. But for those who want to sit back sometimes, this is not the chair for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Posted by: lovemychair
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great chair, made spending hours at my desk (working on my taxes) a LOT less painful than previous sessions.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com