What Makes a Great Office Chair?

The Gear Patrol Podcast

Here's everything you need to arm yourself for a purchase, or at least to understand how your current chair is affecting your body.

Episode Navigation:

• 02:00 – Gaming Chairs Are Not Office Chairs
• 03:20 – Adjustability: What Makes an Office Chair Great
• 05:15 – Office Chairs Mitigate Pain
• 10:15 – Is There a Perfect Office Chair?
• 12:45 – Why are office chairs so expensive? Plus, our Top Three Picks.
• 22:25 – Ergonomics
• 25:00 – Should I Buy a Used Office Chair?
• 28:55 – Are Super Cheap Office Chairs Okay to Buy?
• 30:50 – Specific Office Chair Features and Extras (Pro Tip: Roller Blade Wheels)
• 35:15 – What Chair Does Will Use?
• 38:00 – Will’s Epic Rant Against Gaming Chairs
• 44:05 – What About Office Chair “Alternatives” Like Yoga Balls and Kneeling Chairs?
• 46:40 – Will’s Most Important Office Chair Buying Advice

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