Steelcase Leap V1

Zhuni · 15 Nov 2016 at 16:48

For the price there's nothing else nearly as good as the Leap V1 that 2nd sell.

khemist · 16 Nov 2016 at 03:38

I've ordered a second hand v1 for £175, that includes getting it recovered (Flores Green

) only thing is delivery is not included in that and costs £45, 2nd hand had no stock.

I've went through quite a lot of chairs over the last while, i HOPE this is the one for me.

khemist · 16 Nov 2016 at 17:49

Looks like i wont be getting the chair, some joker got back to me and said it would actually be £70 + VAT for delivery, no thanks.

khemist · 17 Nov 2016 at 12:06

Order is back on again and i should have it by next week, i'll post my thoughts on it when i get it.

khemist · 24 Nov 2016 at 23:24

Cancelled the order since it was going to be delayed, just ordered one from 2ndhnd, they seem to have got a load in .

Gazb · 28 Nov 2016 at 02:50

Anyone have or been able to compare a Leap v2 against a Gesture?

BigBANGtheory · 28 Nov 2016 at 22:58

Basically Leap & Please are the top end followed by Gesture & Think which are more aligned with the Vertigear Triigger series

madindehead · 29 Nov 2016 at 10:44

I am currently looking for a Leap. How much higher is the high back version vs the medium back version? I am 5 foot 4 tall, so not sure if the high back would be too high to then find a headrest for.

khemist · 29 Nov 2016 at 14:07

Just had mine delivered, will report back.

khemist · 29 Nov 2016 at 15:13

What a bummer, the right armrest wont stay up and the left is jammed at max height it looks like.

khemist · 29 Nov 2016 at 15:34

Looks like this little bit is broken off so the right side can't stay up and left side wont move, chair is being replaced.

Shame as it was in really nice condition.

Gazb · 30 Nov 2016 at 20:07

BigBANGtheory said:
Basically Leap & Please are the top end followed by Gesture & Think which are more aligned with the Vertigear Triigger series

I was under the impression that the Gesture would be above the Leap v2 in the range.
I should probably just pick up a Leap, but the longer back, deeper padding and those fully moveable arms make the gesture very tempting.

I use a Herman Miller Aeron at work, which I find is a very very good chair, but I wouldn't call it overly comfortable/relaxing. Other than the front edge which can dig in a bit depending on how you're sitting, it just feels supportive and not something you can relax in and get some work done. (if that makes sense to anyone)

So, I'm looking towards Steelcase's offerings which tend to be highly recommended and people say are more comfortable than the HM Aeron (providing you adjust the chair to fit you).

BigBANGtheory · 2 Dec 2016 at 12:23

They are all good chairs, Gesture seems to have a more advanced arm system and the headrest looks more adjustable at the end of the day its personal preference I don't sell chairs for a living Steelcase just happen to make good chairs.

The three reasons I went for the Please v2 (which might give you food for thought) was I prefer the look, the back system is its strongest point and the arm rests are supported by a robust tubular design. You might think why is that important? Well if you are a HOTAS user and want to attached the peripherals to the chair you don't want some odd shape to attach to and you really don't want something that will wobble it must be sturdy. All of those Steelcase chair have a forward/back adjustment on the seat cushion which again is very useful when you have pedals and a pedestal joystick.

khemist · 5 Dec 2016 at 16:12

Just had my second leap delivered and it's missing the seat depth lever, not happy in the slightest.

Unless it's a part that can be sent and i can fit it then i think i will get my money back, can't be bothered.

Amidar · 6 Dec 2016 at 09:51

Just got my Leap V1 delivered yesterday and in excellent condition with the only visible wear on one of the armrests.

khemist · 6 Dec 2016 at 10:06

I'm waiting on 2ndhnd getting back to me, I would like to keep the chair but I need to be able to adjust the depth.

james.miller · 6 Dec 2016 at 11:37

there are models without the sliding base. perhaps they sent you the wrong chair the 2nd time around? would be unlucky that's for sure

khemist · 6 Dec 2016 at 13:33

There is a space for it to be fitted, i just hope they reply to my email and send out the part needed.

Psycho Sonny · 6 Dec 2016 at 16:55

it may not have came with the chair when they bought it.

the risk you take buying second hand goods especially from a middle man who doesn't advertise specific products but a range that you choose from.

they could take pictures and say what you see is what you get but i imagine that would be a lot of admin work for them that they don't need.

you could try buying off ebay/gumtree that way you see what your actually buying.

Street · 6 Dec 2016 at 16:59

I bought a Leap v1 from them a couple weeks ago. It arrived fairly quickly and was in excellent condition, no marks or anything.. I was really impressed! Guess it's luck of the draw though really.