Comments on: New Review! – HAG Futu Chair http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair Blog dedicated to HAG chairs and the people who use them. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:07:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: John Tungston http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-3225 John Tungston Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:34:01 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-3225 I was assessed and got reccomended this chair by healthy workstations (South Wales Ergonomics. It is fantastic. So neat and tidy whle also being a pleasure to sit on! I was assessed and got reccomended this chair by healthy workstations (South Wales Ergonomics. It is fantastic. So neat and tidy whle also being a pleasure to sit on!

]]> By: TacomaChairGuy http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-3175 TacomaChairGuy Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:23:36 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-3175 The H09 offers the best lower back support, with the Futu second. The H05 with the "Balanced Tilt" mechanism is more of an active sitting chair than the Futu and H09. The H05 is better suited for perching and movement while you are working. The Futu lumbar support is adjustable via a ratchet back. To see what I'm talking about, just click on "Lumbar Support" button on the flash presentation about halfway down on this page: http://www.ergodepot.com/HAG_Futu_p/futu.htm The H09 series has a more sophisticated lumbar support that is embedded within the chair's spine. This spine houses the lower back lumbar support and the neck support. To get a visual on this, click on "Headrest" within the flash presentation about 2/3 of the way down the page here: http://www.ergodepot.com/HAG_H09_Inspiration_p/9220.htm Hope this helps. The H09 offers the best lower back support, with the Futu second. The H05 with the “Balanced Tilt” mechanism is more of an active sitting chair than the Futu and H09. The H05 is better suited for perching and movement while you are working. The Futu lumbar support is adjustable via a ratchet back. To see what I’m talking about, just click on “Lumbar Support” button on the flash presentation about halfway down on this page:

http://www.ergodepot.com/HAG_Futu_p/futu.htm

The H09 series has a more sophisticated lumbar support that is embedded within the chair’s spine. This spine houses the lower back lumbar support and the neck support. To get a visual on this, click on “Headrest” within the flash presentation about 2/3 of the way down the page here:

http://www.ergodepot.com/HAG_H09_Inspiration_p/9220.htm

Hope this helps.

]]> By: Jack http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-3169 Jack Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:07:30 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-3169 The HO9 appears to be a flagship chair - does it therefore offer better (say) low back support then lesser HAG chairs or perhaps I should word the question - do the lower priced chairs (Futu, HO5 etc) not provide as good low back support as the HO9? Thank you The HO9 appears to be a flagship chair – does it therefore offer better (say) low back support then lesser HAG chairs or perhaps I should word the question – do the lower priced chairs (Futu, HO5 etc) not provide as good low back support as the HO9?

Thank you

]]> By: HAGeek http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-3159 HAGeek Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:21:03 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-3159 Hi Joanne. These are three great chairs that could easily fit into your workplace and routine. To recommend one over the other would be difficult without knowing just how you are sitting at your desk and what tasks/activities you tend to spend the most time performing. I'll try to give a short explanation for each. The Futu is a great all-around chair with more-than-adequate adjustability and comfort. The new Futuknit upholstery is breathable and "forms" to users' body types while offering great support. This chair is the first that offers HAG's new "inBalance" mechanism. All future chair releases from HAG will be built on this platform. The H05 chair has a more traditional upholstered seat and back. The H05 has features all the adjustments of an ergonomic chair made simple: the seat and back adjust as a unit. One of the best features of the H05 is the optional SwingBack arm. This allows the user to move right next to the work surface to perform tasks such as writing or data entry. The H05 is a workhorse that is extremely comfortable and versatile. The H09 is the flagship of HAG's seating line. This is an executive chair that is as comfortable as it is striking. The H09 series offers all of the ergonomic features you would expect from HAG - fold-down arms, adjustable seat and lumbar support, etc. coupled with the aesthetics of a modern executive's office. All things being equal, and if money were not an issue, I would recommend the H09 over the Futu and the H05. The H09 series have beautiful design lines and are packed with every imaginable ergonomic option. Of all the executive chairs currently on the market, it is by far the most ergonomic and environmentally friendly. Please post back to let us all know which chair you decided on! Hi Joanne.

These are three great chairs that could easily fit into your workplace and routine. To recommend one over the other would be difficult without knowing just how you are sitting at your desk and what tasks/activities you tend to spend the most time performing. I’ll try to give a short explanation for each.

The Futu is a great all-around chair with more-than-adequate adjustability and comfort. The new Futuknit upholstery is breathable and “forms” to users’ body types while offering great support. This chair is the first that offers HAG’s new “inBalance” mechanism. All future chair releases from HAG will be built on this platform.

The H05 chair has a more traditional upholstered seat and back. The H05 has features all the adjustments of an ergonomic chair made simple: the seat and back adjust as a unit. One of the best features of the H05 is the optional SwingBack arm. This allows the user to move right next to the work surface to perform tasks such as writing or data entry. The H05 is a workhorse that is extremely comfortable and versatile.

The H09 is the flagship of HAG’s seating line. This is an executive chair that is as comfortable as it is striking. The H09 series offers all of the ergonomic features you would expect from HAG – fold-down arms, adjustable seat and lumbar support, etc. coupled with the aesthetics of a modern executive’s office.

All things being equal, and if money were not an issue, I would recommend the H09 over the Futu and the H05. The H09 series have beautiful design lines and are packed with every imaginable ergonomic option. Of all the executive chairs currently on the market, it is by far the most ergonomic and environmentally friendly.

Please post back to let us all know which chair you decided on!

]]> By: Joanne http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-3157 Joanne Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:48:03 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-3157 I want to buy a Hag chair for my office. I am an attorney and work at my computer frequently. Any ideas about whether to choose the Futu, the H05 or H09 as my first Hag chair? I want to buy a Hag chair for my office. I am an attorney and work at my computer frequently. Any ideas about whether to choose the Futu, the H05 or H09 as my first Hag chair?

]]> By: Squeak http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-3117 Squeak Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:48:35 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-3117 Hi HAG people. I have a HAG Capisco that is about 3 years old and the back squeaks when I lean back or put weight on certain parts of the seat. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there anything I can do to stop it? Whoever might be approving these comments, I am going to cut and paste this on the other chair pages so no one misses this question. Please don't think I am spamming your blog :) Hi HAG people. I have a HAG Capisco that is about 3 years old and the back squeaks when I lean back or put weight on certain parts of the seat. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there anything I can do to stop it?

Whoever might be approving these comments, I am going to cut and paste this on the other chair pages so no one misses this question. Please don’t think I am spamming your blog :)

]]> By: Jonatan http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-3093 Jonatan Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:40:01 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-3093 Hi, I don't know if this is the right forum, but I'd like to know where can I buy a HAG Futu Chair. I live in Geneva, Switzerland, and I didn't see Ergo Depot delivering out of Canada or the United States. Thanks, Jonatan Hi,

I don’t know if this is the right forum, but I’d like to know where can I buy a HAG Futu Chair. I live in Geneva, Switzerland, and I didn’t see Ergo Depot delivering out of Canada or the United States.

Thanks,
Jonatan

]]> By: Tony Putman http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-3092 Tony Putman Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:04:57 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-3092 FUTU: I am a photographer shooting still life/table top subjects and change position contiually from my computer to my camera; I spent some time looking for a chair that would suit both heights and positions, especially leaning forwards, I also needed a chair with a slim back that wouln't crash into the camera when I swivell. The Futu is amazing in all positions and the back of the chair is so slim that it hardly extends beyond the body. I also like the foot rests above the wheels. I bought my chair in Barcelona where I work. FUTU: I am a photographer shooting still life/table top subjects and change position contiually from my computer to my camera; I spent some time looking for a chair that would suit both heights and positions, especially leaning forwards, I also needed a chair with a slim back that wouln’t crash into the camera when I swivell. The Futu is amazing in all positions and the back of the chair is so slim that it hardly extends beyond the body. I also like the foot rests above the wheels. I bought my chair in Barcelona where I work.

]]> By: Jack http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2999 Jack Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:06:37 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2999 My Credo was actually fitted for me and is the high back, I'm spot on 6ft tall barefoot. I'm seeking a chair preferably without a head rest - one less thing to bother about at the very least. Thanks for you comments. Any ideas (anyone) about a good choice of chair for me to consider? My Credo was actually fitted for me and is the high back, I’m spot on 6ft tall barefoot. I’m seeking a chair preferably without a head rest – one less thing to bother about at the very least. Thanks for you comments. Any ideas (anyone) about a good choice of chair for me to consider?

]]> By: Guest http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2989 Guest Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:51:24 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2989 Hi Jack, I also have had a Credo for a while now. What size back do you have on your chair? I got the high back version and it has been great. I am slightly under 6' tall and have never had any trouble. I actually had the headrest for my chair but ended up not using in so much so i took it off. Maybe your problem is that you have a lower back version of the Credo? Hi Jack, I also have had a Credo for a while now. What size back do you have on your chair? I got the high back version and it has been great. I am slightly under 6′ tall and have never had any trouble. I actually had the headrest for my chair but ended up not using in so much so i took it off. Maybe your problem is that you have a lower back version of the Credo?

]]> By: Jack http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2986 Jack Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:08:24 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2986 I've used a Credo for 10-years and the low back support is excellent, trouble is I have never been able to get the neck rest right and consequently get upper back trouble. I've also tried the chair without headrest but the upper back support is, in my opinion none too clever. Is the Futu likely to offer the same excellent low back support but better upper back support? For me, a perfect chair would be the low back support of the Credo but with a backrest which perhaps went higher to offer better upper back support - ala Herma Miller's Aeron. Thanks I’ve used a Credo for 10-years and the low back support is excellent, trouble is I have never been able to get the neck rest right and consequently get upper back trouble. I’ve also tried the chair without headrest but the upper back support is, in my opinion none too clever. Is the Futu likely to offer the same excellent low back support but better upper back support? For me, a perfect chair would be the low back support of the Credo but with a backrest which perhaps went higher to offer better upper back support – ala Herma Miller’s Aeron. Thanks

]]> By: The HAG Futu Chair | Find The Pretty http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2663 The HAG Futu Chair | Find The Pretty Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:18:24 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2663 [...] here in Boston and it was, among other things, introducing a fabulous new chair from Izzy, The HAG Futu Chair.  This chair has some interesting new features that I haven’t seen on too many other chairs [...] [...] here in Boston and it was, among other things, introducing a fabulous new chair from Izzy, The HAG Futu Chair.  This chair has some interesting new features that I haven’t seen on too many other chairs [...]

]]> By: ChairDealer http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2383 ChairDealer Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:21:24 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2383 To Denis above- All chairs shipping now have the improved lumbar support. Any older versions that were in dealer's hands have been retrofitted. To Denis above-

All chairs shipping now have the improved lumbar support. Any older versions that were in dealer’s hands have been retrofitted.

]]> By: Nelly http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2381 Nelly Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:51:58 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2381 Just got my new Futu today. A few observations for potential buyers: 1) the green colour is not as vibrant as in the marketing photos. I wish I bought another colour (like gray) instead. 2) the chair looks surprisingly compact compared to Herman Miller and other ergonomic chairs. At 5'2" with medium build, it feels just "right"; taller people might want to try out the chair before buying as it does not come in different sizes. 3) the styling of the chair is very sleek, clean and timeless. 4) the adjustments for arms to make them wider and the lumbar support are difficult to move despite this chair being the "improved" version. If you are the only person using the chair, this should not be a problem. 5) love the tilting mechanism - good balance and adjustable. 6) the lock works...but really as someone who like to tilt the chair back and forth while thinking, it spoils my fun. 7) lumbar support seems weak - I keep adjusting it to get it just right but cannot. 8) seat cushion feels good and firm. Anyone thinking of buying a Futu (or any HAG product), consider finding a reputable dealer that has a good return policy or will allow you to try out the chair. The dealer that I bought the chair from was responsive and I couldn't be happier with the experience (and the chair!). Just got my new Futu today. A few observations for potential buyers:

1) the green colour is not as vibrant as in the marketing photos. I wish I bought another colour (like gray) instead.

2) the chair looks surprisingly compact compared to Herman Miller and other ergonomic chairs. At 5′2″ with medium build, it feels just “right”; taller people might want to try out the chair before buying as it does not come in different sizes.

3) the styling of the chair is very sleek, clean and timeless.

4) the adjustments for arms to make them wider and the lumbar support are difficult to move despite this chair being the “improved” version. If you are the only person using the chair, this should not be a problem.

5) love the tilting mechanism – good balance and adjustable.

6) the lock works…but really as someone who like to tilt the chair back and forth while thinking, it spoils my fun.

7) lumbar support seems weak – I keep adjusting it to get it just right but cannot.

8) seat cushion feels good and firm.

Anyone thinking of buying a Futu (or any HAG product), consider finding a reputable dealer that has a good return policy or will allow you to try out the chair. The dealer that I bought the chair from was responsive and I couldn’t be happier with the experience (and the chair!).

]]> By: Denis http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2372 Denis Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:40:46 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2372 I am thinking of buying the Futu chair. After reading that the lumbar support has been recently improved, I was wondering how can I check to be sure that the chair I'll be buying has the improved lumbar support and not the old one? Thanks I am thinking of buying the Futu chair. After reading that the lumbar support has been recently improved, I was wondering how can I check to be sure that the chair I’ll be buying has the improved lumbar support and not the old one?

Thanks

]]> By: Michael http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2314 Michael Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:43:13 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2314 Thanks for the link. I have been searching and I have been told a HAG chair will help with my lower back issues. Thanks again Thanks for the link. I have been searching and I have been told a HAG chair will help with my lower back issues.

Thanks again

]]> By: Moderator http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2313 Moderator Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:43:03 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2313 Michael, This website is an informational blog for HAG enthusiasts only. We are not an e-commerce site. We recommend that you try HAG's North American distribution partner, Izzy Design, to locate a dealer in your area. www.izzydesign.com Good luck! Michael,

This website is an informational blog for HAG enthusiasts only. We are not an e-commerce site. We recommend that you try HAG’s North American distribution partner, Izzy Design, to locate a dealer in your area.

http://www.izzydesign.com

Good luck!

]]> By: Michael http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2308 Michael Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:30:33 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2308 I am looking for a HAG dealer in Montreal - can you let me know if you have a showroom where I can see the Futu chair? Thanks I am looking for a HAG dealer in Montreal – can you let me know if you have a showroom where I can see the Futu chair?

Thanks

]]> By: Harry Perry http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2291 Harry Perry Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:45:55 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2291 The Futu chair has been available in Canada since the U.S. launch. We are a HAG dealer in Montreal and have been carrying the chair since May. The guy who posted above is correct, all Futu chairs ordered now in North America will be the latest and greatest version and will ship from the factory on or about 31 July. The Futu chair has been available in Canada since the U.S. launch. We are a HAG dealer in Montreal and have been carrying the chair since May. The guy who posted above is correct, all Futu chairs ordered now in North America will be the latest and greatest version and will ship from the factory on or about 31 July.

]]> By: Nelly http://www.hagblog.com/hag-futu-chair/comment-page-1#comment-2290 Nelly Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:35:49 +0000 http://hagblog.com/?p=21#comment-2290 Thinking of the Futu chair for my home office. I have heard that the Futu chair ships in Canada starting next week - is this version the "new" and improved one? Can anyone confirm this? Thanks! Thinking of the Futu chair for my home office. I have heard that the Futu chair ships in Canada starting next week – is this version the “new” and improved one? Can anyone confirm this? Thanks!

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