Elusion

At 195 cm/97 kg, you need a tall back with a proper headrest. HON Ignition 2.0 Big & Tall is solid and under $400, or Alera Elusion Big & Tall if you want cheaper. Skip most cheap gaming chairs — they break fast.

My $150 Alera Elusion (Staples) is 11 years old. Padding, controls, hydraulics are still 100%.I recently bought a second one for home and the build quality is still the same. I recommend this chair to everyone who doesn't want to spend over $400.

I get the seat‑edge issue too – it’s a pain when you’re shifting around the guitar. Look for a chair with a rounded front edge and mesh back so it breathes. I’ve been using the Alera Elusion Series Mesh Mid‑Back Multifunction Chair; it’s got a nicely contoured seat, decent lumbar support and stays c

Steelcase Leap v2 I'll have to keep that in mind. I sit cross legged almost exclusively. Currently the best chair I've been able to find is the "Alera Elusion Series Mesh Mid-Back Multifunction Chair" for something like $150. It's not great quality but it's been holding up for 7 years now and has a