FlexiSpot Desktop Risers - Your Choice

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FlexiSpot Desktop Risers - Your Choice
Price: $219.99 - 244.99
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Good reviews on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B01HPE05BM/ref=mw_dp_cr

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Would you say this is a good alternative to a standing desk? Not for me, but I know lots of people at work who go to a lot of trouble getting a standing desk and then just end up sitting in a taller chair because it wasn’t really a good answer.

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Yes, it is a good alternative. I also use a taller chair when I am sitting.

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I actually just got a Varidesk for myself a few weeks ago. Since the basic idea is the same, I hope I can provide some insight to anyone considering!

I think these are a -great- investment for someone looking to avoid sitting the entire day in the office without the investment of an expensive stand/sit desk, or the all-or-nothing dedication of a permanently raised workstation.

While I can’t speak to the exact product here, consider these pointers if you do go this route:

  • Make sure you have the cable length. A coworker didn’t and the first time they raised up, we -all- heard it, and my company had to replace some broken monitors. Consider the weight limits.

  • Get a -good- standing pad. Something large enough to accommodate a variety of positions, and thick enough to really provide cushioning over time. Your feet will thank you, and you’ll be far more likely to make the adjustment successfully.

  • Don’t overdo it during your first few weeks. You’ve bought into a flexible tool, use that flexibility to your advantage. Making yourself sore and uncomfortable by trying to stand all day, every day will just sap at your body and your willpower. If you find yourself leaning into the desk and hunching over, it might be time to sit. Bad posture is just going to increase the likelihood of bodily soreness.

If you choose to snag one of these, I wish you the best! I’ve felt more alert and effective these past few days, and I’m up to four hours of standing a day.

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I have had one of these for about three months. It is very sturdy, and holds my two 21’ monitors. It is very heavy, so don’t try to move it by yourself.

A few pieces of advice - I bought a wireless keyboard and mouse. I also bought a padded mat to stand on. Don’t expect to immediately spend your day standing. Start with ten minutes at a time, and work your way up to longer periods of time.

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An important specification to consider:

What is the height of the two work surfaces when totally collapsed??

My desk chair is at its maximum height and any further height to my desk, when I am in the sitting position, is a bit of a negative for me.

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Almost six inches. The keyboard tray ends up essentially on the desktop.

That was my thought as well.

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So, the keyboard comes up flush to the working surface?

And six inches? Wow, that’s pretty high.

Actually, 6" is ok for the monitors - I am more concerned about the keyboard height.

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5.9" according to the description - you can see it in action here.

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I also have a Varidesk and it looks exactly like this.

I am a desk jockey and I now split my time between sitting on a ball and standing. I prefer this over a standing desk because I really like my desk - it has drawers and a file cabinet built in. None of the standing desks have that without expensive upgrades.

Overall they are a great concept.

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I gather sitting at least part of the time is an intentional part of the idea of standing desks, to get a variety of body positions throughout the day. One way of doing this is with an adjustable-height desk; another way is with a fixed standing-height desk and a taller chair.

While a “drafting stool” type of office chair may be one option for the latter approach, that may be too comfortable, such that it tends to encourage sitting. IMO a better approach would be something like a barstool high enough to put your head/torso at roughly the same height as standing; this makes it easy to take short breaks from standing, yet it’s not so comfortable that you wind up just sitting most of the time, and being backless would help keep your back and core muscles toned.