How far back can it lean (tilt)? My current chair supports 350lbs but doesn't lean back very far, I didn't know if this is common for 350+ chairs?
904573
This chair does not lean back, it only has a tension tilt. You can only tilt back a few degrees.
904574
I would say it reclines about 8 in. This chair is very comfortable, my office chair and also is used for my PS3 play. The lower back support is nice as well.
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There is no seat tilt forward aspect to the chair. The seat tilts back, but then it stops at a point (where it should) when you go forward again. So there is nothing to adjust there. Those who are saying that the seat is tilting forward may have gotten a defective chair. Mine is fine FWIW. The seat is either completely level or it leans back if I want it to.
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Yes, this chair has tilt! I'm reclining in mine as I type. There is a knob you turn underneath the chair to the desired tilt you want. There is a lever also underneath and to the side that you pull out for tilt ... and push back in for stationary non tilt.
1896722
My husband weighs about 265 and is 6ft 2 he likes the chair's, he fixed them so they tilt back more then leaning so far forward.
1629053
mine didnt tilt like may of my other chairs have. im a heavy guy. mine did break just short of 2 years, but honestly, i think that was from the threshhold i was rolling over the last 3 months i had it. the leather is fake and peeled after about a year. i bought another chair from a fat man store that was wider, and ive had that for about 3 months and is trashed already.... im going to buy another one of these, as its lasted longer than other chairs ive paid much more for, and if it wasnt for the threshhold, id probably still be using it.
934595
Yes you can lean while sitting but just remember that when you lean to the left or right the back of the chair will wobble to the same side that you lean to. Don't think that tightening the bolt that holds it onto the seat will help either, it wont.
1915798
It leans back slightly. I have a pillow on it to support my back when I sit in it. It is a little "tippy" if you try to sit on the front edge. It is a nice chair but not for heavy use.
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Hi, I have this chair and it really is awesome. Unfortunately it the seat does not tilt forward. : ( Other than that super comfy. I am 5' 4" and some arm rests do not come up high enough for me, these do. And they are adjustable. Hope this helps you choose a chair. Betty
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excellent chair. I do not lean back,but my tall brother just got it and he leans back props his feet up on a TV table and is very stable. I bought the add on warranty replacement so if it fails I will have a replacement. SO far I have no complaints I have bought 2 for me
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Yes but your expectations for "back as far upright as possible" and "front tilted down" may or may not be met. Guessing that with the seat tilted down as far as possible the back is still less than a 90 degree "as far upright as possible" position however it's comfortable and does keep the pressure off the back of legs if that's what you are looking for. My disappointment with this chair is the lack of height...anyone over about 5'6" may not find this chair's max height adequate.
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Hi John, I concur with the previous answer to this question. I'm a large man - 200+ lbs. As I've said in an earlier review I've basically had to "re-build" the hardware on the chair - lift, wheels, etc. All that started with the wheels going kaput! I still have it, but only because I re-worked it! If I had it to do over, I wouldn't buy this chair for myself...
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I have noticed a very very slight tilt. It's only noticeable if I pull my feet off the ground and lean the chair all the way back. If I do that it will start to spin very slowly. I figured that it was due to the fact that I lean it pretty heavy anyways and I am 6'4" and 350lbs, so not a little person. Other than that the padding and stitching and everything else is still in fantastic shape. I have only had it for 6 months but I spend probably 12+ hours a day in it.
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I would not recommend for that weight, iam just 200 and I feel I am about at the limit. nice chair for the money. mine replaced an electric lift and I wore that out with to much up and down (my feelings) I as satisfied..........
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I bought this chair for my husband and he loves it! It is a very comfortable chair. It has a lock mechanism if you want to lock in a certain position when tilting it backwards. Or you can leave it "unlocked" which makes it have like a spring rocking motion while sitting in it. As for tilting forward, not really sure what you are asking. If you want to tilt backwards, like I say it has a button to "lock" in place and you can also 'unlock" it to sit more forward. It does have about 4 or 5 adjustments for the lumbar support. My husband thinks it is a great chair for the price. I hope we have helped answer your questions. I bought this chair for my husband and he loves it! It is a very comfortable chair. It has a lock mechanism if you want to lock in a certain position when tilting it backwards. Or you can leave it "unlocked" which makes it have like a spring rocking motion while sitting in it. As for tilting forward, not really sure what you are asking. If you want to tilt backwards, like I say it has a button to "lock" in place and you can also 'unlock" it to sit more forward. It does have about 4 or 5 adjustments for the lumbar support. My husband thinks it is a great chair for... » Read More I bought this chair for my husband and he loves it! It is a very comfortable chair. It has a lock mechanism if you want to lock in a certain position when tilting it backwards. Or you can leave it "unlocked" which makes it have like a spring rocking motion while sitting in it. As for tilting forward, not really sure what you are asking. If you want to tilt backwards, like I say it has a button to "lock" in place and you can also 'unlock" it to sit more forward. It does have about 4 or 5 adjustments for the lumbar support. My husband thinks it is a great chair for the price. I hope we have helped answer your questions. « Show Less
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There is not enough support on back to lean. It is fine to sit for long periods provided you do not need to lean and you weight on seat evenly distributed. Un even distribution of weight may cause seat keep turning to left or right (even you move a bit while sitting on it). I do not recommend this as reading chair because of same reason.
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There's about 2" total you can move the back forward/backward. About the same range vertically. There is no tilt to the chairback.
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Hi, I own one of these. It is very sturdy and well built. It has 2 or 3 stops which limit how much it can tilt back based on your preference. It can go very vertical. The nice thing is that you control how quickly you tilt backwards and when you come back/right yourself it turns into a seat so it doesn't injure your back. Hope this helps.