Brand | Gaiam |
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Color | Standard Base (Black) |
Product Dimensions | 20"D x 20"W x 30"H |
Special Feature | Ergonomic |
Product Care Instructions | Wipe Clean |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office |
Style | Modern |
Pattern | Solid |
Finish Type | Powder Coated |
Room Type | Office |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Balance Ball Chair |
Model Name | Ultimate |
Surface Recommendation | Hard Floor |
Furniture base movement | Glide |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Form Factor | Ergonomic, Modern |
Tilting | No |
Is Customizable | No |
Is Electric | No |
Is Foldable | No |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24 x 22 x 10.9 inches |
Package Weight | 9.49 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Gaiam |
Warranty Description | Manufacturer. |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Fit For Life |
Part Number | 05-63057 |
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Gaiam Ultimate Balance Ball Chair (Standard or Swivel Base Option) - Premium Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk - 52cm Anti-Burst Ball, Air Pump, Exercise Guide
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Brand | Gaiam |
Color | Standard Base (Black) |
Product Dimensions | 20"D x 20"W x 30"H |
Special Feature | Ergonomic |
Product Care Instructions | Wipe Clean |
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About this item
- ALTERNATIVE DESK CHAIR: Featuring a new and improved modern design and construction with a durable reinforced base, combining both comfort and ergonomic back support to alleviate the stress and pains that come with sitting for extended periods of time.
- BOOST ENERGY LEVELS: Engages the core, aligns the spine and helps increase energy levels for a more productive and energetic day
- RECOMMENDED USER HEIGHT: Designed for users 5' to 5'11" tall and fits most standard-height desks. 300-pound weight capacity.
- INCLUDES: Removable 52-centimeter exercise ball, an easy-inflation air pump, 5 easy-glide lockable casters and a desktop guide that illustrates multiple stretching and strengthening exercises to help you stay active
- INFLATION INSTRUCTIONS: It may be necessary to re-inflate the ball after initial inflation to allow the ball’s material to stretch to its final size. Inflate ball with air, let stand for 24 hours, deflate 50% then fill again to 52cm height.
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This balance ball chair features a 52cm anti-burst balance ball for superior cushion and an easy-inflation air pump is included to keep your ball inflated to your optimal comfort level. The easy-glide lockable caster wheels keep the chair in place for added safety and the base has been redesigned based on customer feedback to offer additional stability and control. A Desktop Guide is also included to help get you started, illustrating multiple stretching and strengthening exercises. Designed for user heights of 5'-5'11" with a weight capacity of 300lbs.
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ASIN | B07BDRBJDF |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #15,436 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #3 in Exercise Ball Chairs |
Date First Available | March 12, 2018 |
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Customers like the comfort of the recreation ball. For example, they say it's easy on the knees and provides good support. Customers are also happy with the posture, and ease of assembly. That said, some complain about the quality and stability of the product. For instance, they mention that the wheels fall off with every movement and the ball easily falls off. Opinions are mixed on maneuverability, performance, and appearance.
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Customers like the comfort of the recreation ball. They say it's easy on their knees, has no strain on their back, and is easy to sit on. Customers also mention that the back support is nice and it helps improve posture and tighten abs. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...tried several chairs, because I work from home, and this one brings so much comfort. I have less sciatic pain when sitting on the ball." Read more
"...I've come to is that it's possible for this to be a functional, comfortable chair. Very much so...." Read more
"...height, but even as a heavier individual, the chair felt secure and comfortable. The base is a sturdy construction with a mix of plastic and metal...." Read more
"...in place when I moved around and twisted on my legs which was incredibly uncomfortable...." Read more
Customers like the posture of the recreation ball. For example, they say it helps them sit straighter for longer, it's better for their low back, and it does keep them sitting up straight. They also mention that it relieves stress on their spine and has significantly reduced their upper back pain. Customers also say it works their core and has no back pain at all.
"...I have less sciatic pain when sitting on the ball." Read more
"I like this chair quite a bit, it forces me to sit upright and maintain my balance...." Read more
"...So far, it's helping me to sit straighter for longer. I also don't catch myself slumping over into the hunchback position - so far so good!..." Read more
"...it needs instead of staying completely stationary, and it corrects my back posture because it helps me sit straighter...." Read more
Customers find the recreation ball fairly simple to put together. They also mention that it comes with an assembly instruction sheet that is easy to follow. That said, some complain the instructions are printed very small.
"This chair is great. Very easy to assemble and solid base. Ball portion is easy to fill and infinitely customizable...." Read more
"...Setup wasn't too bad - the instructions are printed very small (even the pictures, and yes I was wearing my glasses), and some of the written..." Read more
"...The reason for the three stars is this product is extremely easy to put together...." Read more
"...I was pleased from the minute I got it; it comes with an assembly instruction sheet that is very EASY to follow, I did not need any tools to put it..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the recreation ball. Some mention it's a good looking chair with nice stability features, while others say it'd be better off buying a different product. The wheels are cheap and flimsy, and the ball material is defective.
"This chair is great. Very easy to assemble and solid base. Ball portion is easy to fill and infinitely customizable...." Read more
"...I have sworn by Gaiam for years but the last one was poor quality also...." Read more
"This was supposed to replace my old version that I wore out. The new design is cool but my feet can't reach the ground 😕...." Read more
"...The ball material is defective/inferior and I cannot recommend this to anyone." Read more
Customers are mixed about the maneuverability of the recreation ball. Some mention that it rolls nicely as they move from one side of desk to files, while others say that it will not swivel. The wheels roll well and the backrest is comfortable. However, some customers say that the sway mechanism doesn't work.
"...It's a chair that will see a lot of wiggling and wobbling, by design...." Read more
"...The swivel has not worked for me. If I try to swivel the chair, the rollers just move. So for me swivel was not necessary...." Read more
"...The wheels roll well. The backrest is comfortable." Read more
"I wanted to love the chair, but the swivel mechanism was broken so I had to return it. Not sure if it’s worth trying to order a new one." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the recreation ball. Some mention it works great and is clearly high quality, while others say that it is no longer usable and not a very good product.
"...myself but when using it for an extended period of time, this isn’t practical. It could be a good chair for some people it just wasn’t for me." Read more
"...What I've come to is that it's possible for this to be a functional, comfortable chair. Very much so...." Read more
"...I paid extra for the swivel function and it doesn’t work. That’s the biggest rip off about this chair...." Read more
"...Ball portion is easy to fill and infinitely customizable. Great at working your core and it has been a big help with siatica. Highly recommend." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the recreation ball. They mention that the body of the chair fractured after about 6 months, the chair is falling apart, and the ball restraint bar broke early. The plastic base that the rollers are on broke and the chair was unrepairable. Customers also mention that there is no reinforcement such as steel plating or anything and that the plastic is not dense.
"...spindle that attaches the base to the body of the chair, fractured after about 6 months and I cannot safely use the chair anymore...." Read more
"...wheeled base to the plastic frame that holds the ball, and the metal plate has bent...." Read more
"...And the exercise ball and stand are also of very good quality...." Read more
"...The plastic they use has no reinforcement such as steel plating or anything and is not dense enough apparently...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the recreation ball. They mention that the wheels fall off with every movement, the ball easily falls off, and the bearings started falling out. Some say that the batting started falling off and the chair may come off the base.
"...Because it's on wheels, you can't really push it back, or it shoots out, and then you're on your butt...." Read more
"...it does not stay firmly in place. they should consider a strap or something that would keep the ball from sliding out...." Read more
"I like this chair quite a bit, it forces me to sit upright and maintain my balance...." Read more
"...This was right out of the box. The ball bearings are there but it doesn't move...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
My only complaint, and I'm hoping the company will read this review and help me out, is that the spindle that attaches the base to the body of the chair, fractured after about 6 months and I cannot safely use the chair anymore. Before I buy a replacement, I'm hoping they'll reach out to send me a replacement part as, but if not, I'll probably buy a new unit!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
My only complaint, and I'm hoping the company will read this review and help me out, is that the spindle that attaches the base to the body of the chair, fractured after about 6 months and I cannot safely use the chair anymore. Before I buy a replacement, I'm hoping they'll reach out to send me a replacement part as, but if not, I'll probably buy a new unit!
-First problem solved: The back was wayyyyy too far forward. I couldn't center myself on the top of the ball, and the metal tubes run into the plastic webbing in the undercarriage. I used a pipe-cutter to shorten the tubes by about 4" or so, then I could sit on top of the ball.
-Second problem solved: The cutout in the front of the frame allows the ball to squoosh forwards. Because it's on wheels, you can't really push it back, or it shoots out, and then you're on your butt. And the ability of the ball to deform out the front, just makes it a weird experience, because I felt like I was always fighting with the chair to get it to feel good. If you look at their earlier models, this is clearly a problem they had to deal with before, which they solved with a metal arch that holds the front of the ball in. Well, I didn't want to go to that length, so I used a nylon ratchet strap, hooked around the metal bars, basically 45 degrees up from below the back, up over the front, and back again. Now the ball is constrained, and I can sit up straight, which is what I wanted this damn thing for in the first place. The strap keeps the front contained, and I can sit happily while I work.
And this is why this is such a complicated review. What I've come to is that it's possible for this to be a functional, comfortable chair. Very much so. I used to be a muscular guy, now I'm middle aged, and I need a chair that allows me to sit comfortably. And after being modified, this chair works quite well. And I'm pretty happy with it now.
But I'm also aware that my skill set isn't typical, so I can't recommend this thing for what I consider to be an average person, because it basically requires some real modification to make it do what it was intended to do.
It's a shame, really. I like the idea of a yoga ball for a chair. But most of the reviews I read about the chairs from this company in particular is that they can't design a decent chair.
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Update: A month or two later.
One of the screws fell out of the metal plate that bolts the wheeled base to the plastic frame that holds the ball, and the metal plate has bent. It's a chair that will see a lot of wiggling and wobbling, by design. They should have either included better lock washers, or added some loctite to the recipe.
10 minutes later, I found another screw to replace the one that's gone missing, and re-worked the ratchet strap that's constraining the ball into a supportive position. All I can think is that their stated weight limit of 300 pounds is not really accurate. Not in the long-term, anyway. Especially given all of the other recent reviews of broken bases, etc.
It takes a lot to get me off my butt to review something. But this thing has filled me with enough spite and petty snarkiness to make a suburban teenage white girl blush. So I hope whoever designed this godawful garbage gets some serious karmic payback.
Other than this design issue, it was a great chair for daily use in my home office. I had to periodically reinflate or reorient the ball to maintain an ergonomic seat height, but even as a heavier individual, the chair felt secure and comfortable. The base is a sturdy construction with a mix of plastic and metal. The wheels roll well. The backrest is comfortable.
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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実物を見たことがなく、使い心地は分からないです。職場でジェリーフィッシュのバランスボール椅子を使っているのでこちらも期待しています。(腰痛対策に)
いつかちゃんと購入できたときには、またリビューしたいと思います。期待を込めて★3つ