Leap Ergonomics
The Leap chair was developed based on the finding of four years of research, 27 scientists, 11 studies and 732 test participants. Out of this research came important discoveries about how people sit, leading to advanced seating technology. The Leap chair's back moves as your back moves. Its arms move as your arms move. Its seat moves as your seat moves. It's the first chair that actually changes shape to mimic and support the movement of your spine. Ergonomic features of the Leap chair include:
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a. LiveBack®
The Leap chair's back changes shape to support the entire spine. This can reduce the chance of lower back sag and a hunched posture, which weakens disc walls, stresses back ligaments and causes deterioration of the spine.
b. Thermal Comfort
Thanks to slats in both its back and seat, and the special foam it uses, the Leap chair offers excellent "breathability". It effectively controls a balance of heat and moisture so you stay comfortable.
c. Adjustable Seat Depth
People don't fit neatly into average body sizes. Leg and torso lengths can vary independent of a person's overall height. Adjustable seat depth accommodates different body shapes for long-term comfort.
d. Lower Back Firmness
Lower back firmness control enables you to set a constant amount of firmness to help maintain your lower spine's natural curve.
e. Height, Depth, Width, and Pivot Arms
Arms telescope in and out, move forward and back, pivot and adjust up and down so you can find a natural position that comfortably supports the wrists, forearms, shoulders and neck.
f. Natural Glide System™
As you recline, the seat glides forward so you can recline without leaving your Vision and Reach Zone, so you stay oriented to your work. This encourages more varied postures so there's less static load on the spine.
g. Flexible Seat Edge
When you recline or lean forward, the seat edge flexes to relieve pressure on the back of the legs.
h. Upper Back Force
Upper back force control enables you to set the amount of "push back" that you desire as you recline, regardless of body size. So you'll receive just the right amount of recline support.
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Leap Information
Leap seating has received the following awards:
- Most Innovative Design Award (NeoCon)
- Editor's Choice Award (NeoCon)
- Best of NeoCon Gold Award : Desk/Workstation/Task Seating (NeoCon)
- Grand Prize, Workplace Productivity (Buildings magazine Innovations Awards)
How can a chair naturally benefit your entire body?
The Leap Chair is history's first truly 'interactive seating device. It's more of a chair your 'put on' than 'sit in', as it adapts not only to your body type, body shape and body positioning; but also your 'spineprint'. Yes, 'spineprint'! You see, like a unique set of fingerprints, everyone has a unique 'spineprint' or "spinal configuration". But unlike finger prints which do not change, your spineprint changes constantly throughout each day and throughout your entire life. The Leap Chair—and only the Leap Chair—conforms itself to all the multiple requirements you demand from healthy seating. Only the Leap Chair allows you to work with nature, not against it! The Leap Chair is truly a tremendous leap forward in anatomical design, ergonomics, comfort and value.
It's the greatest office comfort breakthrough on the market today, available to you directly from Sit4Life.com! Your body is as unique as your fingerprint—that's why the Leap Chair contours to you, not the other way around. With superb breathability that controls heat and moisture, you'll enjoy all-day seating comfort unlike most office chairs.
Feel the comfort as the Leap Chair actually changes shape as you change positions.
Dimensions:
Width: 27"
Height: 38½"-43½"
Seat Depth: 19"
Steelcase environmental commitment
Feel good about your purchase — you’re not just doing something right you, but for the environment too.But don’t take our word for it — Leap also received the highly regarded Cradle to Cradle™ certification by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry and is SCS
Indoor Advantage™ certified.
Leap has Silver Cradle-to-Cradle Product Certification for environmental performance. Leap also holds SCS Indoor Advantage™ certification for protecting indoor air quality, so Leap may help contribute toward earning LEED credits for your project.
Leap is constructed from 94% recyclable material and 32% from recycled resources. |
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In Steelcase’s research on healthy sitting, they discovered four things that advanced their view of how a chair needs to support the body. The spine doesn’t move as a single unit – when you recline, your upper spine moves backward and your lower spine arches forward. Each individual’s spinal motion is unique – even if you’re the same height, weight, age and gender as someone else, your spine will move differently when you sit. The upper and lower back require different amounts and types of support – your lower back requires firm constant support while your upper back requires increasing amounts of support as your body weight transfers from your sitting bones to the back of the chair. Vision and reach impact posture - when you recline in traditional chairs the distance between you and your work increases, which in turn can increase strain on your eyes, arms and neck. These four key discoveries became their guidelines for designing the Leap chair. They’re also the foundation for the Alive Seating principles designed into all their chairs: movement, orientation, fit and sustainability.
| Overall Depth |
21.75" to 24.75" |
| Overall Width |
27" |
| Overall Height |
38.5" to 43.5" |
Seat Height
Adjust for different statures |
15.5" to 20.5"
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Seat Depth Adjustment
Adjust for different leg lengths |
15.75 to 18.75" |
Seat Width
Ample seat width accommodates different body sizes |
19.25" |
Lumbar Height from Seat
Adjustable height lumbar support |
5.25" to 10.25" |
Back Height from Seat
Back provides ample support |
25" |
Back Width
Ample back width accommodates different body sizes |
18" |
Recline Angle
Range of chair's recline angle |
96° to 120° |
Arm Height from Seat
Adjust to support different arm lengths |
7" to 11" |
Distance between Armrest
Adjust for different torso width |
12.75" to 20" |
Armcap Pivot Range
Ability to slide entire armrest in, and then pivot arm |
30" |
Environment
Every stage of the Leap chair’s life has been considered.
- We worked with McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC), selecting only materials that assessed safe for human and environmental health.
- Leap is up 98% recyclable by weight, depending on the options selected, and made of up to 30% recycled content.
- The Leap chair contains no PVCs, CFCs, solvents, chrome, benzene, lead or mercury.
- Leap has undergone a complete Lifecycle Assessment, evaluating the chair’s lifelong impact on the environment — from materials extraction through production, shipping, use, and end of life.
- Through steps we've taken to evaluate and improve the Leap chair's environmental performance, Leap has received Silver Cradle to Cradle™ Product Certification from MBDC and also has Indoor Advantage™ certification from Scientific Certification Systems as being a low emitting product.
- The Leap chair is designed for a long life. To ensure that happens, back cushions, seat assembly, arms, and lumbar support can be added, changed, or replaced at any time.
Steelcase Inc. warrants that your new Steelcase brand product is free from defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty applies only to Products purchased directly from store.steelcase.com or a Steelcase Authorized Retailer by purchasers located in the United States or Canada.
This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and terminates if you transfer, sell or modify your Product. This warranty begins on the date the Product is manufactured and continues.
This lifetime warranty covers the Leap's frame and structural components (base, arms, seat and back) and all other components and parts.
Good chair
Written by DB from AZ
Feb 7, 2012
I'm 60+, over 6' tall, with a bad back. I spend hours a day sitting in front of the computer. The Leap Chair has given me the support I need to be able to work productively and comfortably.
great back support
Written by IsleofGough from OR
May 2, 2012
I got the leather version as some reviews said the seat was too hard. This version is great. It gives significantly better lumbar support than the Aeron or Embody Chair, at least for me. This is the most comfortable office chair I've used.
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