Can anyone tell me what the most upright position is for the back? Can you set it to 90 degree? Thank you much.
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The manufacturer makes no mention of the degree of each sitting position, just that it has 6.
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Yes! I can be set several different positions, including a straight up 90 degrees.It is one purchase we take with us most everywhere we go!
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Yes, it will sit straight up. It's very comfortable. If you are using it on bleachers, it will take a bit of room, so beware of that. I am ok with this, because I like my personal space. I love mine.
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Yes, it can. This seat is very comfortable and durable. I have used it for over 2 years and it is still like new. Enjoy!
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yes, you can set it to 90 degrees. i use it when i am sitting in the bleachers. it is a great chair.
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I sort of agree with all the other posts here from Nov 2013. I'm approx 5'6 and have the backrest adjusted for the lumbar fairly low that fits my comfort. When I tilt my head back it rests on the top of the plastic rim/edge of the backrest. So this is not a head support that is comfortable. If I raise the backrest a little higher (giving up optimum lumbar for MY body), then I have a little more of the backrest to use for my head. If a headrest is a major criteria for your purchase, you could raise the backrest higher up to have more to rest on. If ultimate lumbar and headrest are a criteria, then I would look for a chair with a taller backrest or a headrest attachment. I sort of agree with all the other posts here from Nov 2013. I'm approx 5'6 and have the backrest adjusted for the lumbar fairly low that fits my comfort. When I tilt my head back it rests on the top of the plastic rim/edge of the backrest. So this is not a head support that is comfortable. If I raise the backrest a little higher (giving up optimum lumbar for MY body), then I have a little more of the backrest to use for my head. If a headrest is a major criteria for your purchase, you could raise the backrest higher up to have more to rest on. If ultimate lumbar and headrest are a... » Read More I sort of agree with all the other posts here from Nov 2013. I'm approx 5'6 and have the backrest adjusted for the lumbar fairly low that fits my comfort. When I tilt my head back it rests on the top of the plastic rim/edge of the backrest. So this is not a head support that is comfortable. If I raise the backrest a little higher (giving up optimum lumbar for MY body), then I have a little more of the backrest to use for my head. If a headrest is a major criteria for your purchase, you could raise the backrest higher up to have more to rest on. If ultimate lumbar and headrest are a criteria, then I would look for a chair with a taller backrest or a headrest attachment. « Show Less
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The bench moves up to around. 85 degree angle. What do you mean by full? Do you mean 90degree angle?
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The chair does not lay flat. The full recline is about 130 degrees. However between the upright position to that position it can be stopped at any point.
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The back lays back to 3 different angles. One almost straight up and down. One 45 degrees and the third flat. There is no foot rest that pops out.
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I have been able to turn around in the seat in 1 spot, weeding 360 degrees. I have been able to shuffle it along on gravel but I don't think it's good for the seat. I usually get up though.
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I haven't actually measuredd it. At a guess, if fully upright is 90 degrees, fully reclined is 150 - 160 degrees. It's far enough that I only fully recline when I want to nap.
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Depending on the sofa...I think upright posture would prove more beneficial than sinking into a low sofa. Certainly, if you are using it for your arms, I think a sofa would prove difficult. I use it to exercise my shoulder and having the machine at table or desk height is imperative. For legs you might get away with a sofa -- it just all depends on the sofa and your back. Wouldn't the position from a sofa put extra strain on your back? I'm just conjecturing and thinking out loud on the keyboard. Other thoughts? Experience?
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The first thing you need to do is set how far the foot rest is from the table. Since I am about 6'2" I usa it at 6'1" and it is pretty well balanced. When I lean back onto the back rest it will be almost perfectly balanced. From there, you just need to pull a slight amount on the hand rest and it will invert for me. You may need to use a different setting because of your body distribution of weight. Also, the first few times I used it it was "weird" to feel yourself being turned upside down. You will get a blood rush to your head, but it will not bother you once you use it a few times. This is how it worked for me, I hope you have as good luck as I did. I really like this thing,,,,,,,I hope this helps. Jim The first thing you need to do is set how far the foot rest is from the table. Since I am about 6'2" I usa it at 6'1" and it is pretty well balanced. When I lean back onto the back rest it will be almost perfectly balanced. From there, you just need to pull a slight amount on the hand rest and it will invert for me. You may need to use a different setting because of your body distribution of weight. Also, the first few times I used it it was "weird" to feel yourself being turned upside down. You will get a blood rush to your head, but it will not bother you once you use... » Read More The first thing you need to do is set how far the foot rest is from the table. Since I am about 6'2" I usa it at 6'1" and it is pretty well balanced. When I lean back onto the back rest it will be almost perfectly balanced. From there, you just need to pull a slight amount on the hand rest and it will invert for me. You may need to use a different setting because of your body distribution of weight. Also, the first few times I used it it was "weird" to feel yourself being turned upside down. You will get a blood rush to your head, but it will not bother you once you use it a few times. This is how it worked for me, I hope you have as good luck as I did. I really like this thing,,,,,,,I hope this helps. Jim « Show Less
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Very simply, you can adjust your ability to lean back or to return upright by locating a small black round knob just under the backrest slab. While you are off the machine, pulling that black knob (which is attached to a spring-loaded pin) out, to the right, will release the vertical footrest bar. This will allow you to adjust the distance between the footrest and the backrest slab. As you pull the knob (with pin) out to the right, the vertical footrest bar will freely slide up and down until you release the knob (with pin) to settle into one of the adjustment holes, provided. By adjusting the distance your feet are from the backrest slab, you will cause your weight distribution to change on slab, similar to a teeter-totter. This is going to be a "trial and error process" for you. I suggest making small adjustments, one hole at a time, testing each setting that you think will work. Making any severe adjustment could cause you to swing back too quickly and require heavier pulling to bring yourself upright or require too much effort to lay back. I leave my machine set as to offer gentle resistance when trying to lay back. This makes it easier to return to an upright position with just an easy pull. With a little practice of adjusting, you will find the best setting(s) for you. Hope this helps you.
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Back Jacks all have only one angle--about 10 degrees leaning back. That being said, you can adjust the way you sit and/or use our cushion or any cushion. We know there are some knock-offs going around and we even checked one out a few years ago. The "adjustable angle" mechanism we saw definitely appeared to be susceptible to rust and/or other mechanical problems--so we stayed away from it. Regards,BodyMindWisdom
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Yes the back rest sits a very slight angle even at the lowest position but it is ajustable so you can sit it more upright.
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It's not the most comfortable sleep but many of my friends have dosed off into dreamland while sitting in it. The initial recline position puts the back at about a 130 degree angle. That angle locks in place. It can however extend to almost straight at about 170 degrees but it goes right back to 130 if enough pressure not applied by the back
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You can adjust the seat vertically. I would say from 0 degrees (flat) to around 45 degrees (slightly reclined).
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You need to adjust the position of where the weight hangs. It should be hanging down from your back to around your lower back area. If set up properly, you will unconsciously keep you back straight to have the weight hang rather than press up against your back if you were to slouch. At least that's the way how its worked for me. P.S. You shouldn't sit against a back rest if you are wearing the Body Rite, because the weight will press against the back rest and cause more pain than good. Only use when sitting on a backless stool, standing or walking.
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hi sherrin! A couple responses (after using mine for about 6 months, and taking some measurements): (1) The recline is not adjustable (only 2 positions - open or shut). (2) I don't think it reclines as much as you think (if you look closely at the photo, I think the placement of the hinge creates a minor optical illusion). I actually measured the recline - it's about 20-21 degrees, whereas an average dining room chair back would be reclined 15 degrees, and the average living room furniture would be 15-20 degree recline. To me, it feels the same angle as any other living room furniture I've ever used. (3) Because the chair sits lower to the ground (12 or 13", compared to an average dining room chair of 16"), your knees would be in your chest if you tried to "prop up" the back too much. Yes I think you could back it up against a wall, just doesn't seem like it would be comfortable. I'm over 6 ft, I think this chair is super-comfy the way it is (I'm usually working on my laptop, but I also use it for watching TV &/or gaming). My suggestion is, take your measurements, only get it if you think it will work for you as-is.
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I pull myself up to a horizontal position using the large handles and then sit up from there. I do not invert to a vertical position. When inverted my head is at about eight o'clock. This works well for me and it is easy to return to the sitting position by using the handles.