Can you stop the chair from leaning back so that you can sit in it straight? Are you forced to lean back when you lean back in the chair?
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how did you get it to lean back? Mind is what you want it doesn't lean back no matter what I try
1500173
No, once the spring gives way, it rocks back and sinks down every time you sit on it. I suspect that there are inferior center springs being used on these chairs made in "China" that are extremely poor quality and need greater quality control inspectors before leaving the factory. Therefore having a higher quality products that holds up for several years and not break down in first six months.
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It can be set to completely upright or to lean back. I prefer the straight backed chair, so I have it completely upright. There is lumbar support, which I need for my lower back and it is ideal.
682825
The chair is able to lean back but keep in mind that this chair is very inexpensive, and you get what you pay for. The leaning mechanism is put together by a spring and a lever with only two settings, "On" or "Off". The chair will always be returned to its default upright state due to the spring mechanism so if you want to lean back, you'll need to utilize some muscle.
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Manish, our chair came without a manual and put together backwards by the manufacturer. The tilt mechanism did not work initially because of this defect. Once we figured it out and were able to pull it all apart and put back together, the chair tilts correctly toward the back when leaning in the chair.
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Yes. There is a large black nob underneath the seat that you can twist that prevents the chair from reclining.
797667
There are stoppers on the rear of the rings. When one sits down initially, the chair rocks forward. Then with a slight push of a leg, the chair leans back and comfort is achieved. A little balance is needed, but it is minimal.
560859
Hello R. Grimmett,I checked and the back rest of the chair does not lean forward or backward. It is stable. The entire chair moves up and down and spins around, but otherwise the parts do not move separately. You can lean back in the chair, but the back is connected to a sturdy frame and is not lose and flimsy.
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The chair does lean back a bit. We bought for a friend w/back problems & he said that you do not want one to sit straight if you had back issues. I will ask him for an update as we gave for a Christmas gift.
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It does have a middle position (which is what I use the most) once reclined it goes into a comfy position and from there you can push the back even further ( to the full recline position). It is not locked though, rather it is done with tension...PS it is a great chair
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When you're sitting in the chair and lean back the back of the chair feels firm. There is a very slight "give", MAYBE about 1/2 inch or so, just enough to where it's comfortable and not to where you feel like you're leaning against a concrete wall. It's not super wobbly or anything like that.
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Even if it's in the locked position it will recline if you really push, but you should do as suggested by other and turn the locking locking flanges to the unlocked position. This b rand of zero grav chair actually resists forward and back movement more than the original Lafuma chairs so once you're in a good position you sort of stay there, which I like. But yeah, hold the armrests, push with your back and the foot support raises as the back declines.
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Hello, According to the manufacturer, push the lever inward so the chair will not lean back. If you need anything else, please let us know. Thank you.
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You must remain upright. The chair even came with a warning not to lean back in it.
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Actually I had to get the hang of it!! I have found if you put the foot of the chair down on the ground then you can just sit in. then get out the same way. it is so comfortable it's worth the 'awkwardness'!! I love the chair.
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You can't lean back on them, they just give a slight lumbar support, more to push you into a forward position. I could sit in this for a long time, it is just like sitting on a regular hard chair, very slight cushioning. My only complaint is that the foot rest is attached to the swivel so if you want to swivel, which is what I tend to do when I am thinking, you have to grab onto another object.
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The chair will lean back with a spring tensioner. You may also diable the recline feature by locking the lever under char.
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I just purchased and received this chair and I'm having the same problem with the back of the chair slowly falling back flat when the footrest is up, I figured out that if I don't put the footrest up the back of the chair is locked in place and doesn't move...soooooo.....I went on Amazon and purchased an Ottoman footrest for those times when I want the back of the chair to stay put.