Young gamers sit for long hours - we tested chairs for the young gamers

The zoom effect: from the data provided by the ACE group it appears that there is an increase of about 30% in the purchase of gamer chairs in 2021 compared to the purchases in 2020, the upward trend was already evident in 2020 when there was an increase of about 15% in purchases compared to the year 2019.

Throughout the last two years the group registers I saw an increase of about 50% in the sale of gamer chairs. A gaming chair enhances the gaming experience for young players. The main idea next to the unique design, is the high support with a support that supports the upper shoulders. In addition to the support, the gaming chairs are characterized by a young design, multi-colored or combining colorful elements, high-quality in its travel and full of style so that it fits the gamers' room.

Upholstery and design - gaming chairs, like other chairs, come in a variety of upholstery options, which vary according to the price of the chair and the preferences of the customer. You can usually find gaming chairs with the following upholstery: fabric upholstery, leather upholstery, PU leatherette, breathable fabric and more.

Ergonomics - height and weight: just like any item intended for sitting, gaming chairs are adapted to people of a certain height and weight, this is a very important criterion for choosing the right chair. Chairs come with a maximum weight support figure and offer adjustment for different heights.

Support cushions - because gaming chairs are in most cases intended for continuous and long use (several hours in a row) they will usually be presented with different types of support cushions. In some models it will be possible to find a pillow for lower back support / neck support. In others, you can even find a side support that holds the body in the center of the chair, similar to "Beckett" seats in sports cars.

Armrests - all gaming chairs will come with armrests which offer us a dedicated surface to rest our hands on during games on the computer or console.

The armrests come in a wide variety of coatings and are divided into three main types of mechanisms: fixed, two-way (2D) and 4-way (4D). The 2D mechanism allows the user to raise and lower the armrest according to the desired height. The 4D mechanism, in addition to the height adjustment, allows the backrest to be moved backwards and forwards as well.

Tilt and height mechanism - most gaming chairs come with a built-in tilt mechanism that allows us to determine the most comfortable sitting angle for us. In some cases it will be possible to tilt the backrest even up to 180 degrees (lying position).

The mechanisms are usually divided into two: a rocking mechanism (it is not possible to lock the chair at this angle only by tilting the weight) and a tilting mechanism with a handle that allows us to lock the backrest at the desired angle. All gaming chairs allow changing the height of the chair. Price - similar to office chairs, gaming chairs also come in a wide price range, from NIS 400 to NIS 2000.

Gaming chair model DRAGON SNIPER RGB - exclusive to Kravitz. The chair has an innovative ergonomic design, 50 cm wide, with a built-in head pillow. The chair has a leather-like coating combined with breathable fabric, while the chair frame has LED lighting controlled by a remote control. The armrests in the chair are padded, it has the ability to rock (TILT) including fixing and locking the position, a gas piston mechanism and a very stable and strong 5-star base. (Maximum carrying weight 120 kg).

Price: NIS 629 | Available at Kravitz stores and on the website www.kravitz.co.il

Experiencer: Kravitz's dragon sniper rgb gaming chair, an 11-year-old boy, a gamer by definition, plays with friends for at least 4 hours a day (on weekends and days off, he plays for a much longer time). The movement: the chair is light and rolls easily (tried the chair with a child weighing 43 kilos and a father weighing 97 kilos). The wheels are not very quiet.

The design: The child who received the chair expressed great enthusiasm, first and foremost for the colorful LED strip that surrounds the chair. He spent the first night with the lights on and illuminated his room with changing colored lighting.

The support: the child describes a chair that is comfortable and pleasant to sit on.

Sometimes he likes to sit "Eastern sitting", and in this case, the high side handles made this possible (not sure it would have been possible with children or taller people) Practice: the LED strip lighting is pleasant and also served the child as night lighting in his room. On the other hand, the neck pillow does not detach from its place, in case it is not comfortable for the user, it cannot be removed. The price: NIS 629

Dr. Gav's XP1 gaming chair, includes lower back and neck support pillows, an ergonomic seat with side support, adjustable handles and a rocking mechanism. The lower back support pillow is designed to be customized for the exact comfort for each user. It can be placed exactly at the point that is convenient for you and it will support the vertebrae Back. The neck support pillow - helps to sit correctly and upright and the combination of the two guides to sitting correctly, upright and comfortably for a long time.

The support is on the side, for comfortable sitting and distribution for the correct distribution of the loads created on the back.

Features: changing the height of the chair according to the comfort of the user, the possibility of adjusting the handles up, down and to the sides, changing the angle of the backrest, rocking mechanism, leather-like upholstery in 4 different colors.

The experimenter: Dr. Geb's XP1 gaming chair was tested for about two weeks by a 15-year-old boy, a "gamer" by definition, one who plays for at least 6 hours every day.

The movement: the chair rolls on the parquet floor in the child's room smoothly, quietly and easily in a variety of weights (try the chair for a boy weighing 55 kilos and a father weighing 82 kilos).

The design: the colors in a combination of black and blue matched the design of the room. The boy and his friends loved the colors and the overall look of the chair.

In terms of quality, it seems that the manufacturer thought carefully about the details such as: the stitching and the degree of softness and flexibility in the padding.

The support: the neck pillow was found to be more comfortable for the taller among the experimenters, but a little less for the shorter and they preferred to pull it out. It should be noted that the two pillows (the neck pillow and the lower back pillow) are removable and allow use according to personal comfort. The adjustment mechanism of the backrest does allow maximum comfort for each user according to his height and according to his preferred sitting style.

Practice: Dr. Gav's chair, high and supportive, comfortable for extended sitting and goes entirely, (including the handles, not including the backrest) under the table so that it does not take up space in the room when it is not in use.

Price: NIS 675, including the "back to home" discount The book" which is valid in chain stores until 8/10, the regular price is: NIS 790.