Can you rock back and forth in this chair?
2046065
it's not exactly a rocking chair, but it does have the ability to tilt back. or it can be locked upright.
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.
1349443
That is possible by weight distribution. You have to move some weight to your upper body like putting your hands over your head instead of at your side. Your legs then go higher than your heart. The back stops prevent you from toppling backwards.I have never had a more comfortable chair.
580642
Yes, you can rock while in the reclined position. Or you can lock it so it won't move.
2225532
The back is adjustable, and the chair can rock. However, I would not advise you to buy this chair. I used it for a while, however, after the while, the shape of the chair started to change. If you are planning to use a chair often, I would advise, that you should look at ikea, or office depot
1349445
Yes, you can go back far enough so your feet are higher than your heart. Notice the stops on the legs. That prevents you from falling completely backwards. This is the most relaxing chair we've ever owned. You will not be disappointed.
2233622
Yes you can. You just push back on the arms and it is hiden against the back of the chair. I love this product.
859077
It rocks backwards, but there's not a way to lock it into a reclining position. You may, however, lock it into its upright position if yours has a tilt-limiter.
591554
The chair is very comfortable once you get in. You are almost laying down, and it feels almost as hummock. I am not sure what specific characteristics you mean by "comfortable for reading", but rocking does not feel exactly the same as any rocker, because you are not sitting up. It is not suitable for someone with movement limitations: my 88 years old father, who is slightly overweight, had trouble getting out of the chair. Other than that, I still love the chair enough to bring it inside in winter to use it for relaxation practices.
31636
No the back support doe not go back. The whole seat moves up and down is all.
449898
You can set it to lock or rock. It has a tension adjustment for rocking. This was a great chair for the money.
1603169
No. You are too tall and the back would not be able to accommodate your neck and head. Additionally, it is very difficult to move from the reclining position to the upright position without substantial effort. I would not buy this chair again.
2244001
No. The flex from two metal bands give it the motion feel. Slight moment possible in all four directions. Good for avoiding the stiff chair feel, but not good for rocking, the movements are too short and fast.
2215754
I flipped the hinge on mine so that it would not rock backward at all. Very comfortable computer chair but the catch is that your computer desk must be extremely low. I was using an adjustable shelf system (like the kind used in those expensive closet organizer systems from elfa) as a desk surface so I was able to bring my desk down to accomodate. Without the adjustable height desk this chair would NOT otherwise work for PC gaming.
2265308
It does rock forward and backward, but it is a slight rock that instead of being annoying, allows for a position that is most tailored to your body.
1460713
Yes, this chair does rock well. I have placed this rocking chair beside my bed to relax in and the carpet does not present a problem at all.
1249064
The chairs rock on a piece of metal that acts as a spring. This is how the seat is mounted to the base. Without reconfiguring the way the seat mounts, you can not prevent them from rocking.