Question Gaming Chair

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I have seen many chairs that lack one feature. A device much like the one that you use to increase or lower your chair, but this one would work on the back of the chair where you can increase the angle to a straight 90% to help your posture while sitting in the chair. Is there such a device in any chair, and if so, could you please point me towards such a chair?

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I have seen many chairs that lack one feature. A device much like the one that you use to increase or lower your chair, but this one would work on the back of the chair where you can increase the angle to a straight 90% to help your posture while sitting in the chair. Is there such a device in any chair, and if so, could you please point me towards such a chair?

Thank you.

There are more chairs now a days that focus on posture, AND some have recline locks that actually lock at any position usually in a 90-135 degree range, and lock tight with no wiggle. What I'm saying is, if you want a true 90 degree angle chair, don't trust those cheap locks that merely have a rod that slides in a hole, because they tend to have play in them, and the amount of play can increase over time.

A lot of posture chairs are also mesh type and have lumbar sections that adjust up and down, and some even in and out. Be careful with mesh chairs that are modular and tout themselves as fitting a wide range of body heights though, as the upper back section is often at a fixed height and the lower edge of it's frame can dig into your back if you like the lumbar low.

Lastly, don't forget the lumbar shape and position are as important as the sitting angle. Avoid chairs that have a flat lumbar, as it can cause you to slump over time, even at a 90 degree angle.

In summary, what you're describing is more overall chair design as far as sitting angles go, and not a single feature. Basically search for "ergo" or "posture" chairs to narrow your search for chairs designed to reduce back pain. I also recommend narrowing your search to chairs that have a lot of positive comments on customer service of the manufacturer. Some will even send out parts like shorter or longer gas cylinders to accommodate shorter or taller customers.
 
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I have seen many chairs that lack one feature. A device much like the one that you use to increase or lower your chair, but this one would work on the back of the chair where you can increase the angle to a straight 90% to help your posture while sitting in the chair. Is there such a device in any chair, and if so, could you please point me towards such a chair?

Thank you.
I have a gaming chair that has such a feature. It is a very comfy chair, Boulies Elite Max chair.

https://boulies.co.uk/products/elite-series?variant=43829100347635
 
I have a gaming chair that has such a feature. It is a very comfy chair, Boulies Elite Max chair.

https://boulies.co.uk/products/elite-series?variant=43829100347635

Not doubting you like your chair, but I have to be skeptical whenever they call a bonded material that uses ground leather, "leather". In Europe they're not even allowed to call such products leather. I also call foul on their claim of the backrest being made specially curved to fit a human spine. The only curve indicated by the side view they show is the bucket wings, which are only there to keep you from sliding laterally. They are not back support at all. What drives my point about the backrest home even more is their including a lumbar pillow, which is a common cheap addon for cheaply designed "gaming" chairs with too flat backs.

I've always thought gaming chairs are far too similar, often lacking adequate cushioning for years of long sessions, and having backrests that are too flat, with a cheap addon lumbar pillow that won't stay where you need it. Many are overpriced as well. More often than not this is why those whom have compared gaming chairs to good office chairs recommend the latter.

And note that they make no mention of adding suede material to the upholstery covering making it anymore durable, which is the main problem with the ground leather bonded with polyurethane coverings. They start shredding to pieces.
 
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