Is the backrest "rigid"/"firm" or when you bend your back, does the backrest also bend (i.e., is the backrest flexible)?
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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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I would not call it soft. But it is also not "firm" at all. It has some "give" because of the honeycomb. I used it to ride in the van for several hours (getting out a couple of times) and my "sitting bones" were not nearly as stiff. I guess my wheelchair foam cushions are more firm. I was worried about firmness, too, but took a chance and am satisfied. Something softer might also be thicker, which wouldn't do well for the car. And this one is easy to transport, so those are additional considerations. Hope that helps. (I see that someone else mentioned stacking 2 of them. THAT would make it softer, if height isn't an issue. And I *think* maybe the same company has a thicker one? Not sure.) I would not call it soft. But it is also not "firm" at all. It has some "give" because of the honeycomb. I used it to ride in the van for several hours (getting out a couple of times) and my "sitting bones" were not nearly as stiff. I guess my wheelchair foam cushions are more firm. I was worried about firmness, too, but took a chance and am satisfied. Something softer might also be thicker, which wouldn't do well for the car. And this one is easy to transport, so those are additional considerations. Hope that helps. (I see that someone else mentioned stacking... » Read More I would not call it soft. But it is also not "firm" at all. It has some "give" because of the honeycomb. I used it to ride in the van for several hours (getting out a couple of times) and my "sitting bones" were not nearly as stiff. I guess my wheelchair foam cushions are more firm. I was worried about firmness, too, but took a chance and am satisfied. Something softer might also be thicker, which wouldn't do well for the car. And this one is easy to transport, so those are additional considerations. Hope that helps. (I see that someone else mentioned stacking 2 of them. THAT would make it softer, if height isn't an issue. And I *think* maybe the same company has a thicker one? Not sure.) « Show Less
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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.
998142
It is pretty stiff all the way through. That is OK to me; however, the curve of the cushion is too high to give me enough support in my lower lumbar, where my problem is. It is not really triangular shaped like others I have, but is almost even across, like a rising sun or something, if that makes sense. Hope that helps.
1648950
You can bend it forward and backwards without breaking it. But it is not floppy by any means.
565724
Hi yes it actually does! There are rigid rods sewn into the two sides of the back and the two sides of the base. The side straps joining the back to the base can be adjusted so you have just the right tension. It is much better for your back than sitting without any support. You can lean right back into it and it supports you.
993159
Nope. The back is fixed to the seat with a metal bar. There's no flexibility there. The seat doesn't tilt on the base, either.
131265
Yes fairly rigid but bar across the middle hit my back miserably and couldn't sit against it for more than 5 minutes!! Sent it back!
496269
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.
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Hello, thank you for contacting us with your inquiry. The back rest is adjustable (up-down) not front-back. This is a firm seat made out of foam material, not gel. As for the horn, I think the photo is a bit deceiving in that it looks more pronounced than it really is. I have not heard any negative feedback on that feature and once on the seat, it does not add pressure, however, it will be a matter of personal comfort.
723500
It is not firm. As you lay down it starts to conform to your body. It is the most comfortable mattress I ever slept on but it is not firm.
751514
The chair rocks. It is not a stiff upright chair. I can rock back if I choose but it does not recline. The ability to rock back alleviates the pressure on the back always being in one stiff position.
1856164
The wedge pillow is like a very firm wedge slice of a mattress. This wedge is long enough that where the thin edge of the wedge pillow comes into contact with the bed mattress is where your waist is. Therefore any bending of the body --- either lying on your back or your side --- occurs at the waist. I am an on the back or on the side sleeper. It works either way. But I prefer on the back --- or on the side with a super fluffy pillow.
535347
Not very. I'm having major low-back problems when I wake up. I'm looking for a way to make it feel firmer or else I'll have to find a firmer one. Good luck!
890280
There's a slight curve to it. And the back is not completely upright. Seems to be designed on an obtuse angle. I've had this chair for 3 or so years. It's comfy and goes w everything.
1746151
Unfortunately it is pretty rigid. I didn't realize that until I received it.
1404720
This chair was a gift for my daughter-in-law. I did sit in it and it is very comfortable. It's hard to comment on the support for someone else, especially with a bad back. It is more comfortable then others of the same style. The back did not seem stiff, but softer. Hope this helps!