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Gaiam - Classic Balance Ball® Chair - Ocean
Average customer rating
4.4
(1,237 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,237 reviews
5 Stars
810
4 Stars
237
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
50
1 Star
59
90%of customers recommend this product.
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1,086 out of
1,212)
Customer Reviews for Gaiam - Classic Balance Ball® Chair - Ocean
Customer Rating
1
Great idea...poor execution
on June 21, 2013
Posted by: unhappy2013
from Ohio, USA
Verified Purchase:No
This chair is absolutely a great idea!! I'm 5'8'' and I have an average size desk. This chair is so short my arms are straight out to type on my keyboard. My legs are not at a 90 degree angle, which is not helping my back or my neck. My suggestion is a wider base, allowing for a bigger ball which would make it taller. Unfortunately, this is a gift, so I cannot return it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
1
Too short! My chin rests on my desk!
on February 15, 2013
Posted by: docjen
from Washington, DC
Verified Purchase:No
I asked for this chair for Christmas and was SO excited to receive it. When I set it up in my office I couldn't believe how SHORT this chair is! If I roll up to my desk, I have to reach up to rest my elbows or write. I am 5'5" so I am not tall. Just disappointed. Wish they had some way to adjust this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: realitytvjunke
from Dallas, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
i bought this chair back in the spring and the metal bar broke about 6 months later. I am under 200lbs and used it daily at my desk. Disappointed for sure.
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Customer Rating
4
Love it, love it, love it!
on February 12, 2009
Posted by: GrannyJJ
from Inver Grove Heights, MN
Verified Purchase:No
I love my new chair. Brought it in to work and everyone is jealous. I'm sure there will be more purchased now!
Pros: great comfort
Cons: ball is not high enough. put another ball on
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Poor quality
on July 18, 2012
Posted by: Cindyz
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
I went through two of these chairs in one year. The first one the metal bar broke that goes accross the chair to hold the ball in place the second one the plastic welding on the wheels were so poorly constructed the wheels point in at an angle so the more you move around the worse the wheels bend in. I am researched other ball chairs and found another one I purchased which the quality is 100 times better. I like to order from Gaiam, but wish they stood behind their products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
1
Doesn't roll well; bar breaks, plastic doesn't hold up!
on September 12, 2018
Posted by: Erica
from Colorado Springs, Co
Verified Purchase:No
I purchased the classic balance ball chair having high hopes that I would love it - i wanted to love it!! But alas, after using it for a while I can report that the classic balance ball chair doesn't slide very well at my office desk, and the wheels are constantly locking on their own. Additionally the front bar broke, I got a replacement, but eventually had to have a friend who's a welder reinforce the part that bends into the chair so it wouldn't break anymore. AND to top it off, despite being well under the weight limit of the chair, the plastic has bent in on the sides and had created a sharp edge that now punctured my ball. Maybe I had the bad manufactured chair, but maybe not. I really want to try the custom fit balance ball chair as it's medal for the stand and also has five wheels, which I'm hoping would slide better... but I also don't want to spend another $75 on a chair. Ugg. Gaiam, what a disappointment after loving so many of your other products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Stacy19
from CT, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was torn on whether or not this chair would actually be comfortable enough to sit on all day as I work. I'm glad I took the chance and got one- I LOVE it. If you're on the fence, get one. I swear I'm more productive because of it, my back pain is totally gone, it forces me to sit properly and it's very comfortable. Best chair ever!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
love my ball chair!
on June 29, 2017
Posted by: Th rehabber
from NC
Verified Purchase:No
bought my first one years ago, then needed a replacement ball (don't ask, not products' fault) and got a purple one! Yay!...Ball has to inflated to specified size...FOLLOW the directions! I have seen the reviews of a ball too small, and wish I could ask if yall measured it?! One must measure to make sure the ball is properly inflated!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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