Hello All,I want this ball to sit at my desk at work, I've heard mixed reviews - people who use this at their desk. Good or bad? Thanks!
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I definitely think you could sit on this. I've used it to work out - sitting on it to lift weights, do sit ups, etc., and it works fine and hasn't lost air. my kids have even bounced on it a time or two (or three) and it hasn't popped. The only concern is getting it inflated correctly. the pump broke before I was even close to inflating it. I had to blow into it manually. So, I would say make sure you get an additional pump that has good reviews to use after the one that comes with the ball breaks.
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I am not sure where the mix reviews are coming from. I weight about 200lbs and use this ball daily, several hours a day. I sit up hard, stretch, bounce, and have never felt that ball was not performing the way it should. As a matter of fact, I am surprised it has held air as long as it has with all the daily abuse. This has been an excellent product for me. Further more, when you buy this ball and use it for a couple of months, leave an honest comment and call the company and in return for your honest feedback they will mail you a resistance band of your choice for free.
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My answer would be to get one of the balls that is specifically designed to be a desk chair. I think that if I had to work on the desk sitting on the ball could be very distracting. This is just my point of view.. I am not young and athletic.
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I use this ball for working at my computer. It functions well for me in this capacity. I have back/neck problems from herniated discs and this is far more comfortable for me than a conventional chair. I do not have a desk job so I'm not sitting on the ball for 8 hours a day. Just make sure you can inflate the ball to a comfortable height for your desk. The exercise height may be different than your desk height. I have the 65 cm ball and am considering ordering a 55 so that it might be slightly firmer when I inflate it to the correct height for my desk. I would like to inflate the 65 a bit more to be firmer, but then I would be sitting too tall for my desk. Overall, it is still my favorite desk chair. I use this ball for working at my computer. It functions well for me in this capacity. I have back/neck problems from herniated discs and this is far more comfortable for me than a conventional chair. I do not have a desk job so I'm not sitting on the ball for 8 hours a day. Just make sure you can inflate the ball to a comfortable height for your desk. The exercise height may be different than your desk height. I have the 65 cm ball and am considering ordering a 55 so that it might be slightly firmer when I inflate it to the correct height for my desk. I would like to inflate the 65 a bit... » Read More I use this ball for working at my computer. It functions well for me in this capacity. I have back/neck problems from herniated discs and this is far more comfortable for me than a conventional chair. I do not have a desk job so I'm not sitting on the ball for 8 hours a day. Just make sure you can inflate the ball to a comfortable height for your desk. The exercise height may be different than your desk height. I have the 65 cm ball and am considering ordering a 55 so that it might be slightly firmer when I inflate it to the correct height for my desk. I would like to inflate the 65 a bit more to be firmer, but then I would be sitting too tall for my desk. Overall, it is still my favorite desk chair. « Show Less
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I did use a larger ball to sit higher to my desk, BUT after using this base I sent it back - a wheel lock was broken and I couldn't get the company to respond to send a new wheel. Also, all the benefits of exercise are gone with this base, because your muscles don't have to work to keep you balanced, and it's just like a regular chair. I suggest you use a large ball with no base and it works very well.
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I bought my ball when I was pregnant too. I'm 5'6 and bought the large one. I loved it then and still use it now. Baby even likes being bounced on.
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Divermartin, did you end up purchasing this for your standing desk? Did you find that you could use it with the desk or was it too intense a workout to use at a desk?
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It is much smaller than the exercise ball I have, but I think it is very comfortable with the back. Some people think mine is too low to my desk, but it works for me.
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It will would be good for your office. Just don't put it on high and point it directly toward you paper work. It will do a fantastic job circulating the air your office. The make a desk fan that is a lot smaller but, it move way less air and you have to be directly in front of it to feel it.
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I have a large exercise ball that is about 18-20" high (radius measurement) and it works great. I think it would be fine for anything that you really want to be careful about how much air you are adding- and not to overinflate the ball, like if you used a high powered home air compressor.
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I have the small one on my desk at work. It has done well in my cubicle space. I would imagine it would work well in a small room, or bathroom. The larger one has done well in the living/dining/kitchen area of our apartment.
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Good question. I really don't like this device, but the short answer is....it might. It's just annoying. As I said the review, the balls get stuck in the shoot and they don't really come out in a predictable rhythm. Of course that's fine, since the idea is to stride and load and be ready for any type or speed of pitch. The ball does drop fast. Feel free to email me if you have more questions. I coach HS JV in Ohio. kclar@hawken.edu
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I got one of the smaller sized ones and when I sit on it I am sitting at a height just over the middle of the ball...so I dropped about 1/3 of the way. I'm sure the size of the ball and your weight will determine how low you'll go but in my opinion, this ball doesn't sag like others I've had in the past.
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I have had this trackball for few years now and it's great. However, it seems like they need to be well lubricated to work properly, otherwise you can get this stickiness and squealing when rotating the ball (scrolling). I'd recommend taking the ball out and cleaning the little jewel mounting points. Those can build up some gunk around them and cause the ball to stick. You might also want to rub the ball around in your hands for a bit -- the ball comes with some oil on it but I found it takes a while to 'break in' and it seems like it really needs to pick up your hand oils to work properly. In any case, after a month or so of use it should be very nice and smooth. BTW, you should install their driver software if you haven't -- it slows down the mouse to make it more precise, if that is the problem you are having.
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Ira, did you end up getting it and using for a desk/workstation? If so, please let me know your thoughts. It's my understanding you can make it level, which I think would be more comfortable and make it slower. Thanks!
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It depends on what you will be using it for? I have a 65cm ball with this base and it is NOT a tight fit, although it does work for exercise and also helps to stabilize the ball for sitting on. I have two bases, one for the 65cm ball which I will be using at home for exercise and one for a larger size ball to sit on at work. I do think a 45cm ball is going to be ok but do not know for sure because that is not what I use? Either way I like the base, loose or not... :)
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It's an indoor/outdoor ball. I play indoors and have been using this particular ball for the past 4 yrs.
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Great for the office, but not tall enough for anything else. It is very comfortable. But make sure you have a non slip pad under if you are using it on wood or title floors. I hope this helps you,Rosa
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Hi, all I can tell you is that the large is huge. Much larger than expected. About the size of a blimp! I would call isokenetics before purchasing. Btw, the quality of the ball is top notch. Good luck.
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It pretty much as the same feel as the Evolution. Most players I know and have met love the feeling as it provides exceptional grip, especially for ball handlers. Probably will get some getting used to for you, but it is really a better quality ball than anything on the market presently ....