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Gaiam - Classic Balance Ball® PVC Chair - Charcoal
Average customer rating
4.4
(1,238 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,238 reviews
5 Stars
811
4 Stars
237
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
50
1 Star
59
90%of customers recommend this product.
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1,087 out of
1,213)
Customer Reviews for Gaiam - Classic Balance Ball® PVC Chair - Charcoal
Customer Rating
4
excellent functionality-lacks varying height
on January 1, 2010
Posted by: DeskboundCEO
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
It does everything it promises. I have arthritis in knee and hip and this chair relieves pressure and thwarts stiffness. The wheel lock issues are easily resolved by placing the two locking wheels at the back. Suggest the directions include such a statement. The chair's only downside is it lacks capability to adjust the height. It appears to be desiged for a desk that has a properly lower-height keyboard holder. When used for keyboarding at that height is fine. However, at home with a standard desk or kitchen table at 29-31 inches high respectively, the chair is uncomfortably too low for good metacarpal and wrist alignment. It would be beneficial to design 4 leg adaptors that could easily be added and removed to adjust the height.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Buy
on October 29, 2009
Posted by: oyevoli
from CA
Verified Purchase:No
Have had this chair for quite a while and it's one of the best buys i've made. The only problem is I need to order the adjustable support bar.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Posted by: Queensbard
from Denver, CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
This chair looks like something you'd find in a Dr. Seuss book and I love it. its easy to re-position since the base has wheels. I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Effective solution to standard office chair
on April 21, 2011
Posted by: Greentree7
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
I purchased this system to replace the standard "ergonomic" office chair model I had at work. While wearing flat shoes, this balance ball chair system provides the exact stability I need for my lower back as well as challenges me to be conscious of my posture throughout the day as I type at the computer or operate the phone for an extended period of time. A carpeted office may prove challenging for the wheels; however, I have a plastic floor mat beneath it and that surface allows me to glide back and forth as needed. I especially like the straps and band, as well as the guidelines with stretches. This is a multi-functional system, and I also plan to get one for my desk at home.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Everyone in our office will have one soon!
on September 25, 2015
Posted by: Dawne
from San Diego, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this for work as did another co-worker. Today we put in an order for another 22 chairs! Almost everyone in my office is getting one. We've started an anatomical, posture correcting revolution in San Diego! Thanks, Gaiam!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: BuxomBlond
from Delray Beach FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I always wanted one of these things, and I just finally did it! Super easy to put together and semi-comfortable. Not sure if my legs are a bit too short and so my knees are not at 90 degree angle, and sometimes ache. I am going to put some books down there to step on! I like doing exercises with and without the chair. Worth the price!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
4
Easy to use
on October 28, 2009
Posted by: typbarb
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
This chair was easy to put together and I sat with my spine straight, however I sit for 10+ hours a day and I had to switch chairs after a few hours. It would be great for someone not sitting for long periods of time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
5
Exactly as Promised
on February 23, 2010
Posted by: DannyL
from Hartford, CT
Verified Purchase:No
How can you beat sitting at work all day and exercising at the same time? Reduces back stiffness from sitting all day, and it's actually kind of fun. Sure I'd rather get paid for surfing in Hawaii, but life doesn't work like that.....
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com