Re:Ask HN: Best WFH Purchases?
by thaumasiotes on Sunday August 27, 2023 @09:00AM
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I definitely endorse the idea of getting a Steelcase chair, though my positive experience is with a Leap 2.
(Maybe it's the same for you? I'm looking at Steelcase's web site and the Leap 2 is now just called "Leap".)
Hard to say. I can't find any explanation of the differences between v1 and v2. I bought mine in April 2018 from Amazon, and my receipt just says, "Steelcase Leap, Black" with no version.
the lateral movement of the armrest I think is v2 only?
Re:Ask HN: Best WFH Purchases?
by thaumasiotes on Sunday August 27, 2023 @07:29PM
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https://www.btod.com/blog/steelcase-leap-v1-vs-v2/
The Leap 1 has a small back. The Leap 2 is much taller.
If you bought yours new in 2018, it'll be a 2, since apparently the 2 was introduced in 2006.
Ah, that's helpful, thanks! I do indeed have the Leap 2.
I bought a leap v2 and had to return it, the top of the backrest is not straight and this is apparently almost by design and within their tolerance, which I find unbelievable for 1k+ chair.
Have been with the Steelcase Amia for 2 years now and am quite happy.
Re:Ask HN: Best WFH Purchases?
by enterprise_cog on Sunday August 27, 2023 @02:46PM
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I got a used Gesture on eBay and also was impressed. Definitely a great way to score an excellent chair for cheap. Buying new seems best if you need more optional features or a different material.
I ended up giving that to my ex and getting a new one exactly how I wanted it and have no regrets, even though it was really expensive. The Gesture really is a lovely chair.
Re:Ask HN: Best WFH Purchases?
by GordonAShumway on Monday August 28, 2023 @10:42AM
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The leap is an awesome chair. Plus you can get it sized down if you’re a petite person.
My wife recently decided to buy one too, and she got hers refurbished from a company called BTOD. I was impressed with the quality. It was indistinguishable from mine (which I bought new) and cost half the price.