cmh_sprint Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Does anyone use or have experience using them? I work from home and have been kicking around the idea of switching from a standard deck to one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) My desk at home has a motor that raises and lowers it and when I work from home (at least 1 day a week) I stand most of the day. I like it and if you're busy, you barely notice you are standing though make sure you have either well padded carpeting or a anti-fatigue mat to stand on. It does wear on you by the end of the day. A pretty good chunk of people at my office have standing desks due to back issues, etc and they said you get use to standing every day pretty quickly. I have bad knees and standing all day, every day is not going to work for me. I recommend getting a desk/chair you can easily raise/lower on demand. Edited September 1, 2016 by ScubaCinci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndonD454 Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I use a Vari-desk system at work, it allows you to switch from seated to standing in about 3 seconds.. works very well, though I'm just a tad tall for the highest setting when standing on the mat (mat is a must have to prevent fatigue when standing). www.varidesk.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I had a varidesk (my company will provide them if requested) but I found my lazy ass not standing very much at all. Possibly because I didnt have a mat so standing in one place started to hurt my feet. But I know some people that stand most of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I used to have a standing desk at work but I didn't use it much. The cube walls were low so I felt like I was shouting over people while on phone calls. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I use a sit to stand desk (varidesk). I love it. Works great, but like the others say, find yourself a nice mat or you'll get sore quickly and find yourself sitting again. I use it a lot because I'm constantly back and forth and helps with your health rather than sitting all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 The varidesk looks like a great option but I have four monitors...first world problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Personally, I don't like them. I just take regular breaks and walk around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 27 minutes ago, Casper said: Personally, I don't like them. I just take regular breaks and walk around. I do to, this is what I really need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 we have a few of those at work. good for reviewing docs but not so much when needing to type or use the mouse a lot. Max speed is 2 mph think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I had to get a sit/stand desk at work for a back problem. They provided me with an Ergotron which is a nice quick and easy to use system that clamps on to your desk. I spend most of my time standing. I havn't had a problem with needing a mat but I wear comfortable running shoes. Even without the back problem I would probably still stand alot. We moved offices recently and the company provided electric desks for all employees. The ones we have could support 4 monitors if needed. I see alot of people using the standing option. Overall I highly recommend it if you are considering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 you just have the wrong kind of chair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Prices on all that is crazy. I have a standing desk at work. I refuse to sit, I am there 8-10 hours a day and only sit for about 15 minutes to eat a quick lunch. I have a small pedestal type desk, was $150 on Amazon. No mat, steel toed work boots. Concrete floors. For me, it's good boots and insoles. I spend only a couple hours in front of the computer, I walk nearly 10000 steps a day at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I had to get a sit/stand desk at work for a back problem. They provided me with an Ergotron which is a nice quick and easy to use system that clamps on to your desk. I spend most of my time standing. I havn't had a problem with needing a mat but I wear comfortable running shoes. Even without the back problem I would probably still stand alot. We moved offices recently and the company provided electric desks for all employees. The ones we have could support 4 monitors if needed. I see alot of people using the standing option. Overall I highly recommend it if you are considering it. Have a few people at work with these. But my experience is the opposite. I have a bad back from being bent over working on cars for a living. Standing stationary for anymore than 10 minutes or so and I have to sit down to relieve my back. Cant even stay standing for the entire band service at church. Can't imagine standing stationary at work for 8 hours. Though my gut is paying the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Working from home also but I get up and walk around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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