Of course, the flexibility is not absolute and the backrest will resist larger deviations from the anatomically correct “S”. Everything in between is free to move, which helps the backrest adapt to the shape of your spine. Its backrest is made of flexible plastic which is fixed only in two places – at the bottom and at chest level – to the metal frame behind it. So it should be no surprise that a standard office-chair backrest – which is essentially a rigid plastic board on a hinge with some padding – is not the most ergonomically sound solution. What’s more, even for the same person, spinal curvature differs depending on position. While the human spine is S-shaped, it can be more or less curvy from person to person. In the end, I chose the Leap, but it was truly an agonizing choice and I was on the fence until the last minute. But then I tested the Leap, and I ended up having to choose between two very close contenders. It won my heart, and I was genuinely sorry when I had to take it back to the store. After rejecting an unreasonable number of them, I had the chance to borrow a Steelcase Please for two weeks. So I kept borrowing chairs from high-end dealers, hoping I would find one I liked. Of course, as you know from my review, it quickly turned out the non-adjustable lumbar support was excessive, and the thickly padded seat got much too hot in normal use. So the first chair I took home for a spin was a Gesture. The Gesture was the new and shiny model it seemed to offer better lumbar support and the salesman really talked up the intriguing, almost infinitely adjustable armrests. Still, after an initial in-store test, it did not blow me away. The Leap has certainly stood the test of time, having been in production since 1999 (albeit with some changes). If you were to make a chart of all-time best-selling high-end chairs, the Leap would almost certainly occupy a (distant) second place after Herman Miller’s Aeron, that mainstay of Silicon Valley startups. It is Steelcase’s best-known chair and their biggest sales hit. If you’re looking for a high-quality office chair, and you haven’t heard of the Steelcase Leap, you haven’t done your homework. (See more advice on how to buy a good chair.) Don’t use my reviews to decide which chair to buy use them as a starting point for your own testing. People have wildly varying opinions when it comes to chairs, and you should always test a chair for a few days in your own work environment before buying it. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, your chair will be taken back for refund.This review is part of my series of reviews of ergonomic office chairs. Chair Size - 19.25" W x 15.75 - 18.75" D x 15.5" - 20.5" HĪll our chairs are backed by our 30 day No-risk, hassle-free return policy.Available in a Variety of Color Fabrics (The leather upgrade is a low grade bonded leather).Chair frame may vary as black or solar black. Tastefully designed Slats in both its back and seat promote thermal comfort and "breath ability," effectively controlling the balance of heat and moisture so you stay comfortable for long periods. This encourages more varied postures so there's less static load on the spine. Its back changes shape to support the entire spine, its Natural Glide System allows you to recline and yet maintain your position so you stay oriented to your work. The Leap Chair V2 by Steelcase was built on a model incorporating the most ergonomic and comfortable features in contemporary seating technology.
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