Comments on: A Year With a Hag Capisco http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/ It does, you know. You just have to get it hot enough. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:02:09 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Susan http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-53137 Susan Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:02:09 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-53137 Thank you for this report and also to all who contributed in the comments thread. Reading these reports convinced me that the chair could work for me. I wasn't able to try one out in advance because I could not find a dealer anywhere near. So I had to order it online and take a big chance. It was well worth it. I could not be more delighted with this chair. Infinitely adjustable, incredibly responsive and just plain FUN to sit in! I am a woman on the short side, but not truly petite (5'4" or 5'5") and I had never found a chair I liked. I ended up crossing my legs or sitting in other weird positions, but I would also get terrible hip pain. Armrests were useless to me - never at the right spot. Nothing ever felt right. I got on the internet and started researching chairs for smaller women. I found a posting by a woman who wanted info about this chair; she had tried it and fallen in love but was worried about the price. She mentioned that she could sit backwards on the chair. I thought, Who wants to sit backwards? What would be so great about that? The whole thing sounded silly, although I liked the crazy look of it. But then I read more of what she said, and read this blog, and started getting the feeling that maybe it WOULD be good to be able to sit backwards. Contrary to some users, I found this chair to be perfect from the first moment I tried it. It moves with me, offers support when I need it and gets out of my way when I don't. And yes - I even like to sit in it backwards! Thank you again for this blog! Thank you for this report and also to all who contributed in the comments thread. Reading these reports convinced me that the chair could work for me. I wasn’t able to try one out in advance because I could not find a dealer anywhere near. So I had to order it online and take a big chance.

It was well worth it. I could not be more delighted with this chair. Infinitely adjustable, incredibly responsive and just plain FUN to sit in! I am a woman on the short side, but not truly petite (5′4″ or 5′5″) and I had never found a chair I liked. I ended up crossing my legs or sitting in other weird positions, but I would also get terrible hip pain. Armrests were useless to me – never at the right spot. Nothing ever felt right.

I got on the internet and started researching chairs for smaller women. I found a posting by a woman who wanted info about this chair; she had tried it and fallen in love but was worried about the price. She mentioned that she could sit backwards on the chair. I thought, Who wants to sit backwards? What would be so great about that? The whole thing sounded silly, although I liked the crazy look of it.

But then I read more of what she said, and read this blog, and started getting the feeling that maybe it WOULD be good to be able to sit backwards.

Contrary to some users, I found this chair to be perfect from the first moment I tried it. It moves with me, offers support when I need it and gets out of my way when I don’t. And yes – I even like to sit in it backwards!

Thank you again for this blog!

]]> By: sammy-spade http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-45507 sammy-spade Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:47:03 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-45507 I'm so glad I found this blog. As a result, I bought one of the retro Capiscos that someone mentioned above. IT IS FRIGGIN' AWESOME! My lower back pain is gone and I've noted a huge improvement in my posture when I'm working and when I'm not! Thank you so much to whoever started this thread :-) I’m so glad I found this blog. As a result, I bought one of the retro Capiscos that someone mentioned above. IT IS FRIGGIN’ AWESOME! My lower back pain is gone and I’ve noted a huge improvement in my posture when I’m working and when I’m not! Thank you so much to whoever started this thread :-)

]]> By: ALL ART BURNS A Year With a Hag Capisco | Hammock Stand http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-45021 ALL ART BURNS A Year With a Hag Capisco | Hammock Stand Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:21:35 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-45021 [...] ALL ART BURNS A Year With a Hag Capisco Posted by root 5 minutes ago (http://www.allartburns.org) It is designed to be a perching chair instead of putting all your if there an opposite to the hammock like bucket seats of an aeron this might just be it i 39 ll try to get one as its sit stand position enables you to have a i found ej comment above most Discuss  |  Bury |  News | ALL ART BURNS A Year With a Hag Capisco [...] [...] ALL ART BURNS A Year With a Hag Capisco Posted by root 5 minutes ago (http://www.allartburns.org) It is designed to be a perching chair instead of putting all your if there an opposite to the hammock like bucket seats of an aeron this might just be it i 39 ll try to get one as its sit stand position enables you to have a i found ej comment above most Discuss  |  Bury |  News | ALL ART BURNS A Year With a Hag Capisco [...]

]]> By: Damon Carter http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-36916 Damon Carter Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:43:14 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-36916 The European and the American versions are the same. I don't know why people think that they are different. The dimensions are exactly the same. The only differences are the upholstery options. The European and the American versions are the same. I don’t know why people think that they are different. The dimensions are exactly the same. The only differences are the upholstery options.

]]> By: CAR http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-36612 CAR Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:38:36 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-36612 I found EJ's comment above most interesting about a difference between the Euro version and the U.S. version. I am tall and slender, and hate the idea of a seat designed to fit a fat, junk food eating slob from the US. I want the one the Europeans are using. I ran into a similar problem with Birkenstock sandals. Originally it was designed with a very high arch that supported much of your weight, and took pressure off of the usual points. It was a dream. Then, it suddenly got FLAT, and no longer worked right. I was told they were marketing a new version designed for US (flat footed AND fat, I guess). Wonderful... Anyone ever have any luck getting the euro version for the rest of 'US'? Thanks. I found EJ’s comment above most interesting about a difference between the Euro version and the U.S. version. I am tall and slender, and hate the idea of a seat designed to fit a fat, junk food eating slob from the US. I want the one the Europeans are using.
I ran into a similar problem with Birkenstock sandals. Originally it was designed with a very high arch that supported much of your weight, and took pressure off of the usual points. It was a dream. Then, it suddenly got FLAT, and no longer worked right. I was told they were marketing a new version designed for US (flat footed AND fat, I guess). Wonderful… Anyone ever have any luck getting the euro version for the rest of ‘US’? Thanks.

]]> By: juan carlos http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-34781 juan carlos Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:47:29 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-34781 For all of you HAG enthusiasts that have posted here, I have noticed that HAG has now started a blog dedicated to the HAG chairs. It is at www.HAGblog.com. For all of you HAG enthusiasts that have posted here, I have noticed that HAG has now started a blog dedicated to the HAG chairs. It is at http://www.HAGblog.com.

]]> By: Mahat http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-29854 Mahat Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:59:39 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-29854 I am still shopping for the 'perfect' task chair, and I have to admit that after my first met with this Capisco, I have never found a chair like it. I was at Kaiser Permanente ER for a night (my wife had an emergency), and there was this funny looking chair in our room. I got to sit in it for my whole stressful night, and I found this chair to be so supportive. It is really difficult for me to put in $600+ for a chair, but after reading all your posts, I believe my body deserves better. Also, looking back for the past 2 years, I have already spent $300 on some uncomfortable chairs that reduce my ability to work. I will place an order after my paycheck arrives next week. I am still shopping for the ‘perfect’ task chair, and I have to admit that after my first met with this Capisco, I have never found a chair like it.

I was at Kaiser Permanente ER for a night (my wife had an emergency), and there was this funny looking chair in our room. I got to sit in it for my whole stressful night, and I found this chair to be so supportive. It is really difficult for me to put in $600+ for a chair, but after reading all your posts, I believe my body deserves better. Also, looking back for the past 2 years, I have already spent $300 on some uncomfortable chairs that reduce my ability to work. I will place an order after my paycheck arrives next week.

]]> By: gould http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-29092 gould Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:24:11 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-29092 Strange question, but: Can the capisco be taken apart and put back together? (I'm trying to figure out how much space it would take to pack it while moving.) Also, if anyone here has also used a kneeling chair, how do they compare? I've been trying to use one for better posture and for back problems, but I haven't been able to get to the point where I can sit comfortably in one for more than half an hour at most, and it doesn't help me stop slouching (I've been using it for a few weeks). My back's apparently not strong enough, but this doesn't seem to be improving either. Is there anything about the capisco that might make the adjustment easier? (I got to try out a capisco once for a few minutes, but I couldn't get a sense of how it would feel for long periods of time.) Strange question, but: Can the capisco be taken apart and put back together? (I’m trying to figure out how much space it would take to pack it while moving.)

Also, if anyone here has also used a kneeling chair, how do they compare? I’ve been trying to use one for better posture and for back problems, but I haven’t been able to get to the point where I can sit comfortably in one for more than half an hour at most, and it doesn’t help me stop slouching (I’ve been using it for a few weeks). My back’s apparently not strong enough, but this doesn’t seem to be improving either. Is there anything about the capisco that might make the adjustment easier? (I got to try out a capisco once for a few minutes, but I couldn’t get a sense of how it would feel for long periods of time.)

]]> By: darren kreitz http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-27384 darren kreitz Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:10:21 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-27384 Yes, Matteo. You can retrofit the headrest to a Capisco chair. I did it a few months ago. It costs about $250. Yes, Matteo. You can retrofit the headrest to a Capisco chair. I did it a few months ago. It costs about $250.

]]> By: Matteo http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-22602 Matteo Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:50:21 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-22602 Does anybody know if it is possible purchase a head rest and add it to a Capisco that doesn't have it? Does anybody know if it is possible purchase a head rest and add it to a Capisco that doesn’t have it?

]]> By: Matteo http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-22600 Matteo Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:06:29 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-22600 After a long search I have found a store in New York that has Hag chairs on display. I sat on a Capisco in AI Friedman's store for two hours reading a magazine and I fell in love with it. The posture was natural, and the feet circulation was already better. The Hag Balans is a good chair as well for posture, but the Capisco is more stilish and the receded arm rests are very smart. I wish I had found such a wonderful chair before. Regarding the price, in my opinion it's reasonable. True, before spending several hundred dollars you should think about it, but other popular chairs that I used in my office such as the HM Aeron, the Humanscale Freedom, the Knoll Life, are even more expensive. After a long search I have found a store in New York that has Hag chairs on display. I sat on a Capisco in AI Friedman’s store for two hours reading a magazine and I fell in love with it. The posture was natural, and the feet circulation was already better. The Hag Balans is a good chair as well for posture, but the Capisco is more stilish and the receded arm rests are very smart. I wish I had found such a wonderful chair before.
Regarding the price, in my opinion it’s reasonable. True, before spending several hundred dollars you should think about it, but other popular chairs that I used in my office such as the HM Aeron, the Humanscale Freedom, the Knoll Life, are even more expensive.

]]> By: lolo http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-20870 lolo Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:29:40 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-20870 Hello again, Now I ve been using it for 6 months. I feel now very comfortable with it. It was a bit unpleasant at the beginning but my back must have been too stiff. I use it to draw and it is very nice because of the reverse position, you are sure not to lean too much. So yes, it does work with a drawing table. But son't buy the headrest, it would prevent you to use this position. I'm unfortunately not paid by Hag (though i'd love to get one of this chair at home). Hello again,
Now I ve been using it for 6 months. I feel now very comfortable with it. It was a bit unpleasant at the beginning but my back must have been too stiff.
I use it to draw and it is very nice because of the reverse position, you are sure not to lean too much. So yes, it does work with a drawing table. But son’t buy the headrest, it would prevent you to use this position.
I’m unfortunately not paid by Hag (though i’d love to get one of this chair at home).

]]> By: Morten http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-19807 Morten Tue, 27 May 2008 12:22:43 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-19807 And remember to order the Capisco with a high lift! 268mm And remember to order the Capisco with a high lift! 268mm

]]> By: Morten http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-19806 Morten Tue, 27 May 2008 12:21:22 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-19806 Yes, it works great with drawing tables. Try www.Ergodepot.com They have the best prices and ship for free! Yes, it works great with drawing tables. Try http://www.Ergodepot.com
They have the best prices and ship for free!

]]> By: mark heggie http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-19791 mark heggie Tue, 27 May 2008 03:46:38 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-19791 anyone use this chair for drawing tables? writing/drawing on flat surfaces? I have a giant drawing table that is 34 inches tall , and without a showroom in 100s of miles, I was hoping for some feedback. thank you one and all. anyone use this chair for drawing tables? writing/drawing on flat surfaces? I have a giant drawing table that is 34 inches tall , and without a showroom in 100s of miles, I was hoping for some feedback. thank you one and all.

]]> By: Buffy http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-16740 Buffy Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:49:43 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-16740 I have had my Capisco for almost 6 months now. I started with a new company and they allowed me funds for a workstation. I had seen the Capisco before and figured I should give it a try (since they were paying!). I really love it. All of the different seating options offered through one chair is pretty amazing. I ordered mine through ErgoDepot but everyone seems to have similar pricing. The guy I talked to on the phone was very knowledgeable and they sent fabric samples that arrived in a couple days. He told me the benefits and possible drawbacks and spent a lot of time answering my questions about alot of other chairs they offer. Very patient and nice so I recommend them frequently. I have since purchased a Capisco stool for my home and several coworkers have purchased Capiscos, among other HAG chairs. I should request some type of commission from those guys! Anyway, as far as the adjustment period goes... I came from a job where I was standing quite a bit and I must have skipped the transition stage because I have loved the chair from day one. I would definitely recommend raising your desk a little to be able to fully enjoy all of the benefits. It would also be a good idea to read some tips for making your workstation more ergonomic. I also have a monitor arm that brings my screen in line eyes. There are so many more things I want to do to my workstation but I think I have agood start with a Capisco and raised desk. I have had my Capisco for almost 6 months now. I started with a new company and they allowed me funds for a workstation. I had seen the Capisco before and figured I should give it a try (since they were paying!). I really love it. All of the different seating options offered through one chair is pretty amazing. I ordered mine through ErgoDepot but everyone seems to have similar pricing. The guy I talked to on the phone was very knowledgeable and they sent fabric samples that arrived in a couple days. He told me the benefits and possible drawbacks and spent a lot of time answering my questions about alot of other chairs they offer. Very patient and nice so I recommend them frequently. I have since purchased a Capisco stool for my home and several coworkers have purchased Capiscos, among other HAG chairs. I should request some type of commission from those guys!

Anyway, as far as the adjustment period goes… I came from a job where I was standing quite a bit and I must have skipped the transition stage because I have loved the chair from day one. I would definitely recommend raising your desk a little to be able to fully enjoy all of the benefits. It would also be a good idea to read some tips for making your workstation more ergonomic. I also have a monitor arm that brings my screen in line eyes.

There are so many more things I want to do to my workstation but I think I have agood start with a Capisco and raised desk.

]]> By: Tanz http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-15845 Tanz Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:15:13 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-15845 Hi much higher up there was someone asking about aquiring the HAG Capisco in Canada - I just bought one through the Caretek Ergonomics.com - Call them and speak to Steve Watson - he also has studied Kinsesiology (don't know how to spell that word so apologies if I spelled it wrong). They whole group of sales is great but he is just amazing in what he takes note of. They are located in Burlington I do believe but ship all over Canada. Best price I found in Canada as well. Hi much higher up there was someone asking about aquiring the HAG Capisco in Canada – I just bought one through the Caretek Ergonomics.com – Call them and speak to Steve Watson – he also has studied Kinsesiology (don’t know how to spell that word so apologies if I spelled it wrong). They whole group of sales is great but he is just amazing in what he takes note of. They are located in Burlington I do believe but ship all over Canada. Best price I found in Canada as well.

]]> By: lolo http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-14261 lolo Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:16:34 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-14261 Hello, it's me again. I ve been using it for two months now. Frankly,it is not so comfortable (around the groin area, sometimes, I have to adjust my position), but due to my hernia, overall, that's the best solution I know, I can work with during several hours. It DOES make a difference with a Leuwico table (very expensive ! but ... worth the price the table height is adjustable, right now, it is 108 cm high). I ve got a very high position and my elbows can rest on the table. Anyway, I have to go for a walk a least every over hour or hour, it's better for my back. If you have back problems, don't forget to drink and to walk !. Hello, it’s me again.
I ve been using it for two months now.
Frankly,it is not so comfortable (around the groin area, sometimes, I have to adjust my position), but due to my hernia, overall, that’s the best solution I know, I can work with during several hours. It DOES make a difference with a Leuwico table (very expensive ! but … worth the price the table height is adjustable, right now, it is 108 cm high). I ve got a very high position and my elbows can rest on the table.
Anyway, I have to go for a walk a least every over hour or hour, it’s better for my back.
If you have back problems, don’t forget to drink and to walk !.

]]> By: Rob http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-13166 Rob Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:33:56 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-13166 Just got one this week and I must be in the break in period. My upper back hurts and I feel like there is a bit too much pressure on the inside edges of my butt. I keep going back and forth between it and my Aeron. The Aeron has a much more passive position but for short periods of time it is comfortable. Also I find the arms on the Capisco interfere with my elbows occasionally if I'm trying to hit the arrows on the lower part of my keyboard. We'll see how I feel in a week. Just got one this week and I must be in the break in period. My upper back hurts and I feel like there is a bit too much pressure on the inside edges of my butt. I keep going back and forth between it and my Aeron. The Aeron has a much more passive position but for short periods of time it is comfortable. Also I find the arms on the Capisco interfere with my elbows occasionally if I’m trying to hit the arrows on the lower part of my keyboard.

We’ll see how I feel in a week.

]]> By: Alen http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/comment-page-1/#comment-12976 Alen Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:41:07 +0000 http://www.allartburns.org/2006/10/07/a-year-with-a-hag-capisco/#comment-12976 Just got mine yesterday. Thanks for the comments and telling me about the "break-in" period. One thing is for sure my circulation has improved. While working on my regular office chair my feet were ice cold. With capisco they are quite warm. A substantial improvement in blood circulation in the legs. Just got mine yesterday. Thanks for the comments and telling me about the “break-in” period.

One thing is for sure my circulation has improved. While working on my regular office chair my feet were ice cold. With capisco they are quite warm. A substantial improvement in blood circulation in the legs.

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