new Steelcase Leap chair $705 +tax +FS (black) @ Amazon
via seller Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006H1QYBA/#
black/black color, cloth, NEW, Free Shipping, authorized Steelcase reseller,
(currently!) actually in stock, ships in couple days
note: Amazon.com is an authorized online reseller of Steelcase products.
*I don't see the option now, maybe because I've already used it, but during checkout I was allowed to select the option of making 5 monthly payments at no interest and no fee. I got charged $190.40 upon shipment, then 4 upcoming monthly payments of $141.04.
BTW, as far as I can tell this $705 price beats a recent +40 rated slickdeals thread ($766) on the same chair, by about $61 →
https://slickdeals.net/f/14636302-steelcase-store-20-off-select-seating-leap-with-4-way-adjustable-arms-766
Please note only the black/black (cloth upholstery) configuration is being offered this cheap.
includes fully adjustable arms, adjustable lumbar support
Full Factory Warranty Included
Amazon's listed details:
Steelcase's no.1 selling ergonomic chair. livelumbar technology flexes with movements for ergonomic comfort.
Item Dimensions: 24.75" L x 27" W x 43.5" H
Liveback - mimics the natural spine shape throughout the workday. the leap chair's back changes its shape to conform to yours so you can work comfortably and stay comfortable longer.
Natural glide system. recline and the seat glides forward enabiling you to recline and still stay visually oriented and reach your work. this encourages more varied postures, which means less static load on the spine.
Cradle to Cradle Certification - Silver. Leap is up 98-percent recyclable by weight, depending on the options selected, and made of up to 30-percent recycled content.
Scs indoor advantage certified. helps identify low-emitting products
Seller: Amazon
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Contoured, waterfall seat edge, so less chance of numb legs after sitting for a long period
Lower friction armpads
Adjustable lumbar support
With the leap, the seat and lumbar and back felt more supported and comfortable. The arm adjustability is fine enough for me, but the Gesture is a lot better. Leap arm adjustability is not bad at all. It's just nowhere near as convenient as the Gesture.
I should note that I only used the chairs from the office position and leaned back. I did not try it much with unusual sitting positions for which the Gesture is made for.
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The back support with the Leap is good as well but the standard ones we have like the one being sold on Amazon doesn't seem to have as much customization with the back like my Aeron does.
There are some things I prefer more with the Leap like the chair height. I can get very low on a Leap. With the Aeron I was able to choose from 3 different sizes. I'm not super tall but I went with the B size chair. It's fine to sit in but I almost wish I went with the A size so I could go even lower like I can with the Leap at work.
Another thing I like about the Leap over the Aeron is the arm rests. The arms on my Aeron are at a fixed point BUT the armrests can turn toward your body. With the Leap, I can bring the arms closer to my body, turn the armrests, and extend the armrests out. I just feel more comfortable with how much more options I have with my arms on the Leap.
One downside about the Leap armrests is they seem a bit thinner construction wise compared to what Aeron uses. When you're adjusting yourself back up or easing yourself down into your chair, sometimes you're pressing your thumbs into the armrests. I've seen some of the Leap armrests at work have areas that are caved in either by fingers or maybe someone resting their elbow too long. The arm rests on my Aeron are much thicker than my Leap at work.
Now for another important aspect. Your bum. This Leap has a fabric bottom while the Aeron has a mesh one. Mesh has more breathability. If you're in a warmer climate, I'd go with an Aeron. When the office blasts AC during Summer, I'm glad to have the fabric seating in the Leap. Also have to mention the back of my Aeron is also mesh. I keep the house around low temps to help with the bills and my back doesn't stay as warm as it would if I had a fabric back like the Leap has.
If you fart...well this would be your own personal preference. I guess the mesh on an Aeron would let the fart pass right through. You might smell it faster but perhaps the seat won't retain the smell as long as the fabric would on a Leap. Leap's fabric bottom might also help damper your fart sound so this could be handy if you rip one on a conference call and forget to have the mute on. If you're in an Aeron, it's going to sound more audible.
With these chairs, I try not to lean back too far but sometimes you're stuck on an assignment, don't want to get up and lose focus but still need to stretch a bit. I found I'm able to lean back a lot more on a Leap than I am with my Aeron.
Another thing I like about the Leap is being able to sit cross-legged. I can still do this on an Aeron but it's not as comfy doing it on the mesh chair with the plastic framing. On a Leap, the whole seat is fabric so it's nice and soft on the sides of your legs. Being able to push the arm rests away and lean back while cross-legged is nice but might not be the best for your posture. Get the Aeron if you want to be strict on your posture.
That's all I can think of off the top of my head and from my own personal preferences.
For a tl;dr
remember to get up and walk, no chair will resolve or prevent impending posture and leg issues. if you have trouble slouching, remember to sit at the edge of your seat once in a while to engage your core and upper back muscles.
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The blind testers didn't really like the aeron.
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