Is there any difference between the padded and plastic arm rests (my old one said padded but I agree it is molded plastic)
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I've come to believe that this model doesn't come with padded arm rests any longer. But I've used other Faulkner models that do have padded arm rests. I think the padded arm rests do make it much more comfortable, especially in warm/humid weather when my arms would tend to stick to the plastic.
1819590
Mine are molded plastic. Not uncomfortable, but not soft like padded either.
2262016
I never tried the older shoulder rest so I couldn't say. I found this one to be very comfortable on the chin yet sturdy on the shoulder, plus it was a good price. Hope that helps a little.
1386945
Its supposed to be made of the same material. However, i would assume there would be a bit kess padding as the seat is smaller. It is a very comfortable seat regardless.
1591328
I don't know about the difference, if any, but I have the one with no arms and the back does not adjust. For the price, it is serving me just fine.
2116560
No it is not padded. We found these chairs to be uncomfortable and ended up returning the set. the lower edge of the upper back rest was painful to rest against.
2017457
They aren't padded, but I had no problems with the armrests. My problems came from the casters and air-lift breaking.
709224
No, I did not get any arm rests....however, the table is great and I really do like it. It is very comfortable and the padding is better than any massage table I lay on when I go out somewhere for a massage. I've been pleased with this table.
1443383
It's not super padded, but not hard plastic either. If you find it too hard, it would be easy to get a cushioned seat cover. I did find myself sore from the seat for the first few days, but if you use it consistently, you won't notice it for long.
340915
The arm rests do move in and out a few degrees, it's likely the chair design rather than the armpad as a restiction. These pads are leather replacements for the vinyl ones the chair comes with.
2180059
It's more padded than the original. After reading reviews about some babies getting flat spots I felt more comfortable with this one. I don't know if that's a real benefit or just in my head, but I LOVE this product!
2023057
Thanks for the armrest information. For those commenting on the comfort of the armrest, it's not so much about comfort as it is the long-term nerve pressure on the elbows, search on "cubital tunnel syndrome" (not to be confused with carpel tunnel)
1582949
it is not padded. bed is contoured of plastic. i have low back pain an it doesn't hurt my back.
1034523
If you lower the arm rest all the way, on the one I have, the bottom of the padded, cushioned, trough like surface, is about 1/8 inch higher than the desk top. When your forearm presses down on the cushioned padding it will be just about exactly at the same level as the desk top. This is the lowest adjustment. You can only go higher from there.
387292
The seat is neither padded nor cushioned but is comfortable. It's a soft plastic. I take it with me when I'm away from home to hotels, etc.I've had other similar products and this is the best of them.
1686227
The arm rest is really not much of an arm rest. They are at best 6-8 inches long and they are a small diameter cylinder covered in a foam padding. My son never uses the arm rests and he is a little guy.
1966304
James, be careful as you order. I thought I was getting the front seats as pictured and I received the rear seat. I kept it and it fits fine. As for the front seat, I believe the arm rest has its own separate piece. Research and read carefully. Good luck!
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I had to cut a hole in the ones I purchased in order to get the arm rests through. They say that there is a way to take the arm rest off (but you still have to make a small hole in the seat cover) but frankly, I just eyed where the hold should be and I stretched it over the arm rest. It's looks fine. These defintiely aren't "tailored" but they do lay flat and smooth once you have them on. I had to get a little creative with the installation in my minivan, because I have a "stow and go" which is a little different seating. Be warned though, the image shown is for THREE rows...the package I received was for TWO rows, the bench seat and two bucket seats. The seller did refund a portion of my cost, but I wasn't happy that the photo and "title" of the listing DOES misrepresent the actual item they will ship you.