Does the back rest have a purpose aside from looks?
1068093
it's not really designed to lean against although I do for short periods. There are some excercises that come with the chair and I think it is used in a couple of those.
1068094
Back rest is just for looks. I got this because I roll back and forth a lot between several work stations and the exercise ball alone just didn't do that well enough. I thought the back might help as i moved back and forth. Not. This system doesn't quite do the trick however....it does still force me to have good posture hence use my abs...which was the goal.
1068095
On days that my back has been particularly achy, I have turned the entire chair around and used the back as an armrest. I don't know if this is a recommended use or not. At the time I received mine, no recommended exercises were included. I received mine as a gift about 10 years ago and it is still in use and shows no sign of "wearing out" I LOVE IT. If it ever pops or falls apart, I'll order another!
1068096
This is really supposed to be a stretchIng chair so yes, you use it as a crop to hold on to. I have also leaned against the back rest. But I feel the purpose of this chair helps you sit up straight (so you don't want to slouch or lean back). Also it helps take the pressure of my hips and back. I have degenerative disc disease and this chair really seems to help me get through the day at my desk job.
1745598
It is an O.K. chair. I sometimes sit in it to rest my back But I would not buy it for a bad back. I think it would be better to look for a more solid chair.
1327358
The backing is just a very thin piece of particle board ...I don't believe it will make much of a difference whether you use it or not. Its a pretty sturdy piece of furniture.
799547
Yes, and my reason is that it's very uncomfortable to sit and sleep on. The only thing I like about it is the look!
2038374
It is really designed to make your bed more like an armchair so you can read easily in bed. That said, I've fallen asleep reading in bed now that I have this backrest bc I am comfortable. It is a bit on the small side so it may be hard to add regular pillows.
681645
No. However, the seat is just right. And the tray is able to be far back, for comfort.
413184
This seat is designed to keep baby in an upright position. I have a few if these seats, one for each car for each family member. I found getting a travel pillow to be usefull as the sides of the headrest are design for protection not sleeping.
1108842
I believe it is, the back lays flat, but I would purchase a cushion insert (like you use for carriers). Very nice for the price!
1365143
I have a Calvary backrest and luggage rack, it works great. I can't say for the stock backrest though.
2063791
I'm not sure, unless you can come up with something creative..the rear head rest are what hold it up.
192881
It's for stability. GREAT chairs! Very comfy for meditation, playing games, ect.
265724
The back rest has two set positions plus it can fully recline. The adjustment wheel is also removable.
362628
No the back is made to be part of the bench. You would have peg like stubs sticking up if you did not put the back on and that would defeat the purpose of buying the bench.
894603
The bag sits behind my backrest so I don't use for mine or my passenger as a back rest. It is very ridged but I don't think that I would want to lean against it.
2128052
You could mount a backrest and a luggage rack at the same time. If you mount a tour pack the back rest would be unnecessary.
424202
The back rest is adjustable. A strap on both sides with slider clips make it easy to raise or lower the back rest
1001749
I've never used it but I'm guessing it is to put the face in if they didn't want to use the head/face rest extension.