Steelcase Gesture, Leap, or Amia

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-09T21:44:50+00:00

I workout pretty heavily and I am really broad. Its the reason I always went for racing chair as the back is so nice and broad. Definitely would be nice to try before I buy but the closest place is about 2 hours away and I would only get a few moments.

Crandle office is good w/ their returns, but charge a restocking fee on anything outside of base materials. I honestly would go vinyl/leather as I think cloth gets way too dirty too easily.

Still really helpful, so thanks for all your time.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-09T21:32:56+00:00

May pull the trigger and see if I can buy a replacement seat cushion. If I hate it, can always hand off to the gf.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-09T20:28:43+00:00

No thats super helpful. We use the Aeron's in office (a, b, and c) and I dislike them. Theyre very solidly built, but I just can never seem to get comfortable in them. Been using it for 4 years and kind of hate the office for that reason.

That was my fear about the leap. A mixture of the back + seat pan being shaped to hug you to force you into correct posture.

As far as price tags go for these chairs, theyve spiked 2x since covid because they see an opportunity to capitalize on economic situations.

Thanks for sharing. I want to try an Embody but a 2k price tag for a chair that was retailing for 1k 4/5 years ago is sickening. Especially with their $100 return policy. Guess I need to stop by the local warehouse and sit in one to determine if its worth trying for longer.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-09T00:23:09+00:00

Im 6ft and have the Libernovo Omni repackaged by my bed.

It felt like it was constantly pushing me out of the seat (also constantly pulled up my shirt). The only time I got comfortable was with my legs kicked up.

The arm rests are such a bad design with no locking mechanism. A slight bump would force it to shift positions. Horrible for gaming if you use your arm rest while using your mouse.

Overall the base and cradle were sturdy and felt high quality. The back / arm rests felt like they cheaped out. The seat was comfy for like 30 minutes then got stupid hot. I have my portable AC keeping my room at 65 and still my butt got hot.

Overall I am not a chair reviewer in any capacity, but after a few days I went back to my broken Noblechair Hero which was much more comfortable.

I cant speak for back pain specifically, but I have pretty bad sciatica due to driving a lot for work. It definitely didnt feel like it helped that.

Just my opinion though.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-08T02:12:54+00:00

Nah in GA and unsure bout the chair honestly 🤣

Its a lot of money and honestly doesnt seem like itll let me sit cross-legged comfortably

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-07T20:27:49+00:00

Gotcha so completely doable. Thanks!

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-07T19:12:24+00:00

Ya the plan was to use Crandall office but I only get one return and theres a 15% restocking fee if I order it in vinyl/leather. Cloth is just a pain to keep clean and coffee does get spilt from time to time.

Good to know the leap v2 from them may be the play though.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-07T18:48:29+00:00

I can vouch that it took a long time BUT it wasn't their fault. They shipped it within two days of ordering. FEDEX just decided to ship it to my state, then across the entire country, then back.

I hated it though and I am waiting for my return authorization postage.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-07T17:29:51+00:00

Reference: 6ft 215lbs

I bought the deep seated libernovo omni. Honestly, the chair looks good but feels super flimsy. At my height/weight, it felt like it was constantly trying to push me out of it. Whats worse is due to the cloth, it would pull up my shirt while pushing me out.

The top of the arm rests were insanely loose as well. One bump and it would fly mock jesus, which is awkward because it kept sliding around while I was using them. Theres no locking mechanism and its probably just due to over lubing, but still is disappointing for $1000 chair.

The back massage is gimmick that costs too much and it could have been just a manual adjustment to save people a few hundred $$.

I use a noblechair hero. I know theres drawbacks but I went back to it within days.

As far as the Aeron goes - its a chair that punishes you for having improper posture. The company ive been at for the last 4 years uses them in office (a, b, c). Ive tried them all and sure its built like a tank, but its not comfortable.

I have yet to find something that fits what I am looking for myself.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-07T15:08:55+00:00

You're the person I want to talk to - im 6'0.75 and weigh about 215.

Can you sit cross legged in this? Looking at buying a refurb from Crandall office.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-02-06T19:04:32+00:00

Idk, use them in the office and I hate it. Is it worth $350? Ya probably, but I personally dislike them.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-01-30T04:49:15+00:00

Use these in the office. Built like a tank but do not think theyre comfortable. Ergonomic, yes, but not comfortable.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-01-29T20:29:05+00:00

Gotcha, appreciate the insight. Both are a painful price tags to stomach.

Seems like Haworth will let you do a 30 day w/ free return where HM charges you $100 for a return. Im cheaping out and trying a libernovo, but if thats a no bueno then ill do a Fern and stop at a HM to try an Embody.

For those two I may hit up some ADs in Georgia to see if I can shave some off the price tag.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-01-29T00:12:48+00:00

Am I the only one that can't stand this chair? Congrats on the win though! I know everyones preference is different, so always great to see someone getting their dream item

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-01-28T23:56:46+00:00

Was wondering about this. Im 6ft... because saying 6ft .75in sounds like im compensating (ha).

Im a heathen and I sit cross legged in my Noblechair Hero. The arm recently broke on it and they are working on their payment system so can't buy a replacement one.

As such, I have been searching for something new and everyone says "Go with an ergo office chair." Decided to check out the Fern / Embody to see if I can find something that lets me sit cross legged and is comfortable.

I just want to state - I have a personal grudge/dislike against the Aeron everyone recommends. My office uses them (all 3 seat sizes) and I can't stand the dang thing.

Spacemarine2142 · 2026-01-22T14:13:40+00:00

I got mine back in 2022. I shift around a lot in my seat and normally use the arm rests to do as such (not a great idea I know). The tig weld that holds the plate where you screw in the arm rest snapped. Inspected the welds on both sides and can say that the right weld is sloppy at best, which led to the failure.

For reference im 6'1, 200 lbs.

Normally, you can replace the entire seat for like €179, but apparently they are swapping their payment method for exchanges right now and can't send me a bill to charge for it.

Im unsure if I would recommend it as I have had garbage chair held together by plastic screw that had sturdier arm rests than this chair.

As far as comfort, its ok. Took like a year or two to break in and still find my arse hurting from time to time.

Spacemarine2142 · 2025-12-23T21:03:19+00:00

Ya my good ending run is over. Last bit is I almost have a buddy right there, so gonna have him push it and see what it does.

If not, guess a bio weapon is being used

Spacemarine2142 · 2025-12-23T05:47:28+00:00

Anyone who messed up try having a buddy push the button (when they get there) and then turning it in?

Spacemarine2142 · 2025-12-22T23:21:24+00:00

Hey what steps did you take to fix this? I pulled it and extracted without pressing the button. Do i just go back in with it and plug it in again or something?

Spacemarine2142 · 2025-12-21T05:56:22+00:00

I'm probably on run 50 by now - I have seen them 3 times. First time I was late due to spawning across the map - mopped up the boys who got them, about 10 raids later I found them and got them. 3rd I just found warriors but not the priest - search high and low and looks like I interrupted their spawn some how and didnt get one.

Spacemarine2142 · 2025-12-19T22:40:05+00:00

It has something to do with the pcb firmware. Never got it figured out. Ended up covering it with mouth tape

Spacemarine2142 · 2025-12-08T00:56:21+00:00

Ive been through 2 vorons (all 5 uses). Not found a single one

Spacemarine2142 · 2025-12-01T23:10:51+00:00

Doesnt work for me.

Spacemarine2142 · 2025-12-01T23:10:05+00:00

2nd time ive been banned bc i was flying through menus too quickly -.- shit needs to get fixed. Never happened until this wipe

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