I appreciate the advice…thanks.

The Futu has a mesh back with an adjustable lumbar. Though there is not a specific adjustment for support of the upper back the FutuKnit upholstery provides a great support and feel.

I have found a 10year old HAG Credo to give good low back support but poor upper back support. The Futu look to be ‘taller’ then then Credo so is it potentially likely to give better upper back support? Thanks

I do know that Neutral Posture offers a Big & Tall series that will support up to 7 feet tall and 500 pounds. These might be your best option.

Hope this helps.

I’m 6’7″ tall and 230 lbs. I am thinking of getting myself a goo ergonomic chair and the Futu caught my eye. But upon reading some of the comments above about the small seat pan, I’d like to ask this group if anyone has dimension similar to mine and what their experience was like? It would be wonderful if someone could suggest a chair (HAG or non-HAG) for someone as tall as me.

Much appreciated.

Sadly I find the chair has a small seat pan which does not adequatley support the full length of my legs and the back of the chair digs into my fused spine because it has no padding. So a dissapointment and I will send it back.

I have posted a response to your H09 question in the H09 section of the blog.

As for your Credo, my best advice would be to try to find the settings that work best for you and your work station. Yes, there are recommendations for how to adjust your chair, but if you aren’t comfortable then you should try some alternative settings. That being said, it may take the body a little time to acclimate to different styles and positions of sitting.

The knob for the H05 adjusts the seat and back at the same time. This is a nice, simple solution for many users. Not all body types are proportionate and this type of adjustment may not be the ideal option for your body type. You may want to consider a chair like the Futu or H09 series that has independent seat depth adjustment and lumbar adjustment.

I’m also interested in the HO5 comments – I’m bang on 6ft tall and found the HO5s to not fit me at all. As soon at I adjusted the the seat pan to accommodate me, the backrest was too high to fit the small of my back. How do you taller folk manage?

Thanks

I am commenting on your question as a fellow tall guy. I’m a bit over 6′ 3″ and the Futu did not work for me. I tried one at a showroom and I found that the top edges of the backrest kind of dug into my shoulder blades when I leaned back in the chair. Otherwise I really liked it.

I ended up buying a HAG H05 with the high back and headrest and I could not be happier. It cost more than the Futu, but considering the number of years I’ve spent in uncomfortable chairs, it was well worth it.

Also if I may, moving topic to a Credo I use would it be feasible (or would there be any long term detriment) to try the chair without the headrest but to adjust the recline mechanism so I don’t recline as far back as I do with the headrest? (When I removed the headrest previously I did not adjust the recline tension as the HAG instruction booklet says to keep the forward and recline tensions the same – my theory was that if I tightened the recline but kept the forward tilt as I like it, there would be a discrepancy).

Thank you

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.

Thank you

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!