What is the difference between swing away foot rests and elevated foot rests?
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Elevated can be moved up and down so you can sit with your legs straight out. Swing away can only be in the down position, and the foot rests just swing to the sides for easy entrance and exit. If you need or want your legs up, you need elevated.
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I do not use the foot rest. I can push against my computer workstation with my feet and the chair goes back and forwards maybe a foot. It had a med feeling spring return to center but overall it is a confortable feeling rocking sensation. Chair tilts back slightly when pushed backwards and manually using lever reclines a good ways to the point where you are almost laying flat.
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I guess first position is chair goes back(back of the chair touches the floor) and foot rest extends out. Then you can push back further on the back of the chair for a more horizontal position but the foot rest doesn't move anymore. Your legs will always be sticking out unless you are just sitting upright in the chair.
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Do the leg rests elevate to adjust to different positions? I will need to elevate my leg higher than the photo indicates. Thank you!
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The one I purchased also came with the swingaway footrests, which is what I wanted.
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William, I haven't moved my foot rest from the original position, so I can't speak to how consistent it is adjusting that feature to different levels. I'm sitting on it as I'm writing this, and the best feature I can recommend is the range of heights the seat will reach. The seat adjustment is very durable and consistent. The feature I dislike the most is the lack of locking casters, because when you sit down on it, the shaft spring lets the seat sink an inch or so and springs back up when you get up. If you're on a hardwood floor, this action can cause the stool to "spring" away from you. Hope this helps. :-) William, I haven't moved my foot rest from the original position, so I can't speak to how consistent it is adjusting that feature to different levels. I'm sitting on it as I'm writing this, and the best feature I can recommend is the range of heights the seat will reach. The seat adjustment is very durable and consistent. The feature I dislike the most is the lack of locking casters, because when you sit down on it, the shaft spring lets the seat sink an inch or so and springs back up when you get up. If you're on a hardwood floor, this action can cause the stool to "spring" away... » Read More William, I haven't moved my foot rest from the original position, so I can't speak to how consistent it is adjusting that feature to different levels. I'm sitting on it as I'm writing this, and the best feature I can recommend is the range of heights the seat will reach. The seat adjustment is very durable and consistent. The feature I dislike the most is the lack of locking casters, because when you sit down on it, the shaft spring lets the seat sink an inch or so and springs back up when you get up. If you're on a hardwood floor, this action can cause the stool to "spring" away from you. Hope this helps. :-) « Show Less
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Good question: In both these situations the Airplane Footrest from Zarcor cannot be used. Answered by, John Halter - Zarcor
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Yes, the metal piece with the footrest comes off if you buy the removable or swingaway style. Hope this helps ;-)
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The footrest is a fixed length from the seat - no shortening or lengthening options. The chair lays back and the foot rest rises as the chair reclines.
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Not separately, but you can sit upright with feet elevated if you stop it before it goes back.
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Only if the base is extended. In that case you would only have to leave the footrests in the up position.
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Sorry for the late response. The foot rest measured about 19" from the floor when it is elevated. If you have the foot rest raised (elevated), you will have your legs up sticking straight out... at least that is the situation for me. Not sure if the weight of the legs will affect the degree of the foot rest elevation in over time.
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Yes, the whole metal piece that supports the foot rest at the bottom comes off. My mother doesn't use her foot rests either. They both come off real easy - there is a clip that you push and they pop off. Good luck.
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I ordered 2 different foot rest. I did not keep tjis one. I kept the other. The other, don't remember brand is of a plastic and foot rest area is very cushioned. I've been using it ever since I purchased it!
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There is a slight recline of the top of the back rest but it is not adjustable. It is a fixed angle. At 6' tall and with the need to keep your legs extended and not bent, it is recommended to buy the foot rest.
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Swing away means you can move them to the side so the person in the chair can stand up easily, without them in the way. I have no idea about the different sizes but this is a really nice chair.
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The foot rests are at a fixed, almost 90 degree angle. The length is adjustable. It's not for tall people: I am 5'10" and I have the legs at maximum length.