Review of the Humanscale Saddle Seat
Simplicity is the key to the design of the Humanscale Freedom Saddle Seat, there are just 3 components to assemble when building up the Saddle Chair. These comprise a raised 5 star aluminium base, a pneumatic height adjustment cylinder and the saddle seat pad.
The seat pan has been carefully designed and contoured to give a padded triangular seat that encourages the user to sit as though they were in the saddle posture normally associated with riding a horse.
The saddle seating position is such that it automatically conditions you to adopt a healthy open seating posture. Nonetheless, you will find that it is extremely comfortable and versatile as an office seat and you will naturally adapt to its seating position.
Once seated in the Freedom Saddle Seat you need only adjust the height to suit your needs and you should find that the saddle's shape will help you to effortlessly adopt an open seating position.
This seating position is much healthier for your body as it has you lower your thighs which in turn opens up the angle of your hips and forms your spine into the healthy S curve so vital for keeping your back and spine in good condition.
The other key benefit you will find is the saddle seating position reduces pressure particularly on the backs of your legs.
Once you get used to sitting and working in the Freedom Saddle Seat you will find that you use your legs far more actively. Moving around your desk area is actually quicker and easier than a conventional office chair. This is because you use your feet to scamper to where you want to be, with the added advantage of promoting good blood circulation in your feet and legs.
Arms aren't available for an Humanscale Saddle Seat, but this isn't a problem as the seating position is such that arms really aren't necessary. In fact, one of the beauties of this seat is the ability to get really close into your desk so the need for chair arms becomes irrelevant.
Freedom Saddle Seat Options And Technical Details
The Humanscale Freedom Saddle Seat comes in 2 different models, a standard height model and an extended height version with foot-ring, ideal for working at higher surfaces. This makes it very versatile not just for office use, but also for labs, clean-rooms, and height adjustable desks or drawing and layout boards.
The standard Saddle Seat is height adjustable between 16'' - 23.5'' and the addition of a foot-ring and extended stroke gas lift gives the user an additional 5'' of seat height thus extending the maximum seating height to about 28''.
The Saddle Seat is offered in 3 different body finishes, Titanium, Graphite and Polished Aluminium as well as a wide range of alternative upholstery for the saddle seat pan.These include Wave, a 4 way stretch patterned textile, Sensuede® a high quality and durable synthetic suede material and Vellum a blend of Nylon Cordura® and elastic yarn.
Additionally, there are 3 grades of leather available all by Spinneybeck.
Prima leather a top quality full grain leather, Sabrina a smooth tighter grained leather suited to high traffic usage and Vincenza leather a beautiful European aniline dyed leather specifically tanned to enrich its appearance and tighten the grain.
Finally, for lab and healthcare use there is an anti-microbial and wipeable finish that is very easy to maintain.
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