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Gaiam - Classic Balance Ball PVC Chair - Charcoal
Average customer rating
4.4
(1,228 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,228 reviews
5 Stars
808
4 Stars
234
3 Stars
79
2 Stars
50
1 Star
57
90%of customers recommend this product.
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1,080 out of
1,203)
Customer Reviews for Gaiam - Classic Balance Ball PVC Chair - Charcoal
Customer Rating
5
Great Product!
on February 13, 2011
Posted by: Jeepman1
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
This is a great product. It does what they say it will do. I have not tried the exercise equipment yet but the chair forces me to use better posture at my desk. I ran into the same issue as some others with accidentally kicking the brakes on. I solved this issue by placing a small strip of black electrical tape under the lock lever. It is working well. Takes a little time to get use to not sitting in a regular desk chair but now I would have nothing else.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
5
great help
on May 21, 2009
Posted by: ditto
from Wisconsin
Verified Purchase:No
in the past, i've used my exercise ball alone as an alternative to my desk chair in order to relieve some of the stiffness i've always suffered when working for hours on end and to build core strength. your chair is a helpful improvement over just using a ball. it's structure provides greater stability and support. moving to the balance ball chair has eliminated my stiffness. i feel fresh even after sitting at my desk for hours. your product has completely replaced my more-normal desk chair. the brake casters still present a challenge. thanks so much to this wonder chair!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Posted by: eddieb
from Helena, MT
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have enjoyed this chair more than any other desk chair I have ever sat in for any length of time. Thank you for offering this at a reasonable rate and producing a great product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Posted by: Trydyll
from New Orleans, LA, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
The ball does not fully inflate using the hand pump. If not fully inflated, the ball sits too low for the chair to be useful at a standard desk height.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Posted by: DLite
from Oregon
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have been using this for about a week. I am now sitting with my feet flat on the ground and with a straight back. The ball is firm, and I feel the need to stand every hour or so. This is healthy too. Others in my office want to try my balance ball chair. (Oh, and the pump worked really well!)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
3
Hurts my butt!
on June 9, 2009
Posted by: Nyleve
from Santa Barbara
Verified Purchase:No
I can only sit on the ball for 30-45-minutes before my butt is burning so badly and is so numb (numb, although I still feel the burn) that I have to switch back to my old chair for instant relief. Otherwise, I'm happy with the way the chair looks and the way that it helps position my pelvis and back. I'm just hoping that maybe I will get used to it and the numbness/butt pain will go away. I do think it is too expensive - surely these can be cheaper than $100.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Customer Rating
4
Healthy alternative
on March 4, 2010
Posted by: Richie
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
I recently had a fall on my tailbone and it was very painful just to sit down. Having to keep working, I purchased a ball chair and found it not only was pain free to sit, but was a fun and healthy way of rethinking how I sit in front of my desk. I love the ball chair and highly recommend it to anyone who sits at a desk for their daily work routine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gaiam.com
Posted by: SharonD42
from Sesattle
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have had this chair before and the rolling legs broke on one side so I decided, after several years, to purchase another. What I am finding this time is that the chair is very short. Have had to readjust computer monitor and keyboard. Not quite so happy this time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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