I am short &amp; use a 6 inch foot rest when at my desk. Will I be able to use this product comfortably without foot rest? I am assuming it tilts 5 inches max (correct?)
1115460
This provides very little height, nothing close to six inches. I would estimate two to three inches at most. The bottom of the tilts are flat so you might be able to set it on a (separate) platform to add height.
1315633
This is perfect for me with standard desk heights. I lower desk chairs to suit my legs, and this is no different. I prefer sitting so my arms can rest on the desk and my spine is in alignment, rather than towering over the desk surface and leaning over like I see taller people...who probably need a taller desk. And these people usually complain of aching backs/back stress.
1083268
There is a slight recline of the top of the back rest but it is not adjustable. It is a fixed angle. At 6' tall and with the need to keep your legs extended and not bent, it is recommended to buy the foot rest.
1315630
I am 5'2 and have the smaller ball; I can tell you it sits pretty low to the ground. The larger one may work with a very short desk, but the problem, I think, would be balancing on it for long periods. Why don't you just take it to work and use it to stretch during breaks? Hope this helps somewhat.
1643753
Nope! It seems to work better for shorter people (unless the tall person has a very tall desk!). I'm 5'4" and it works great for me & my shorter co-workers.
500014
It is too low to use at a desk in my opinion. I keep mine in full recline and the top of the front part of the cushion then is about 18-19 inches high. For the money especially, it is a excellent TV viewing chair or for relaxed reading. I find it hard to believe anyone would actually try to use it as a desk chair. Course I do use my tablet often when sitting in it.
2065171
I'm about 6' tall and I use the extender that came with it. The product website (http://fitdesk.net/fitdesk-2-0/) says it is suited for people 4' 10" to 6' and up with the extender. I find it comfortable to use while working on my laptop.
1530775
I am 6' and I feel the desk is a tad shorter. But I use height adjustable chair so I lowered my chair a bit for suitable height to work.
654299
I'm 5'6". And it works well for me. The top part you can't adjust. The bottom part you can adjust for the length of your legs. However, that may make the top half heavier then the bottom (the balancing problem). If this is what is happening, and you are falling backwards, it is good, because that is where you will end up and want to. It is bad because it is hard to come back to upright when you are done. You may need to attach some weight to the place you stick your feet in. Maybe use leg weights (the ones with the Velcro straps). This should help. Please let me know if this works. Oh.. and make sure you try this with someone there to help! Good luck Darlene. Martin
1206604
Good question. I've never measured that distance, so I don't have an answer to the question. Unfortunately the foot rest itself is not adjustable
333756
We apologize! Unfortunately for proper ergonomic positioning, this item is not recommended for heights over 5'11". We are still working to develop an effective product for our taller consumers. We apologize for any inconvenience.
1592041
I am 6.0' and in the fully reclining position (for napping) the heel of my feet our just past the end of the reclining part. So as for me only my feet are unsupported. In the normal reclining position (for watching TV) my wife measured that 12" hang past the end of the chair. So as I said in my review, if you can fit a regular full size reclining chair in the room, that would certainly be more comfortable.
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I would say no. I'm 5' 11", and the recommended desk surface (forearms parallel to the floor) for my height is 43", which puts the chair cushion height at 34". For 6' 2", a surface should be about 45" and a 36" cushion height. This chair maxes out at 33.5" (empty), and settles to about 32-32.5" (someone sitting on it). The 2" difference is tolerable for me, but a 4" difference might be a bit much.
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i believe you can let some air out to lower it a bit, but i'm not sure it's advised. i am 5'2" and it is a good height for me with or without heels. conversely, a co-worker who is 5'8" also uses one without issue. the stool will bend to accommodate shorter individuals while retaining it's height for taller individuals. hope this helps - i love my ergo!
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I don't know what D. Fulks is talking about. I am 6' 3" and i sleep on it every night. If you lay on your back, fully extended, it is probably a BIT short, but how many people sleep that way? Still, I can lay fully extended pretty comfortably, but I generally sleep on my side with my legs bent, and in that position there is a lot of room.
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The entire seat tilts, AND the back of the seat will also tilt independently, making it possible to find a comfortable position once you remember which of the three levers do what. My tape shows a minimum height of 23" and a max of 31" . I use this chair at a tech bench with a height of 34" and it is a perfect fit for doing electronic repair work. Hope this helps. C.
716260
The foot rest is adjustable and I am 5'2" and had no problem. There was still room for adjustment. Neither should you. You don't put a lot of strain on your knee joints as you are held by the ankles. Invert slowly and use the less angled setting the first time, then determine if you can do more. Ask your doctor if they are okay with you using an inversion table.