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Vedbo vs Poang Ikea Chairs

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Everybody's ears are different. Some can tell the difference (audible) between a high back chair and lower back chair.

Everyone's ass and back are different too - so that's what makes the most difference to me - how does the chair fit my ass and does it support my lower back.
 
I use a small pillow to get my head away from the chair a bit. It does sound different IMO, but past about 3" out from the chair I can't hear it. Basically the pillow is enough to get it done. Pillow has to be narrow enough that its not behind my ears of course.
 
I used to have an IKEA poang chair. Emphasis on used to. I had trouble assembling it (Bob Vila, I ain't), so I took the partially assembled chair back to the store, and asked the staff what I was doing wrong. The sample in the store was solid enough. They looked at me as if I were a pessimist at a Dianetics discussion, and said they would not let me return it. Fine, I said. So, how do I get these pieces to actually become a chair?

One worker tried to assemble the chair, and could not. Second guy tried, and barely got it together. I took it home, and had it for two months or so... and then, the damn thing crumbled under me and deposited my 230 pounds on my hardwood floor.:no:

Yeah, I know... these chairs aren't made for big guys. I left the pieces by the dumpster, and looked around for a better chair. What I found was a Pier 1 director's chair, for about one third the cost of the IKEA kindling. It's held up for three or four years, now.

Good luck with that poang, guys.

End rant.
 
I have 2 of the Poang chairs and I am no small guy. I find them easy to assemble and quite sturdy. Hell, my wife sits in my lap on one from time to time...don’t think I would recommend that. Just tighten periodically and they make a great listening chair.
 
I've had a Poang for more than 15 years. It took about 5 minutes to assemble. The ottoman took another 3 minutes. I periodically tighten the screws. Other than that it has comfortably supported my lazy butt.
 
I am admittedly biased, after what happened. I'll never buy another IKEA piece of furniture. Art and Joe, more power to both of you.

This isn't much different than guys saying they love Klipsch Heresy speakers. I had a pair in birch veneer, back in 2011. They were a curbside find.
I sold 'em. Quickly. But I know that many AK guys love those speakers.
 
I have a Poang. Love it. No issues
after five years of ownership. I remove the padded and acoustically reflective headrest cover and put it on the floor for my feet to rest on. In its place is a nice piece of curtain fabric that’s been double folded over a few times and draped over the backrest to create a somewhat thick, padded headrest. The audible difference between the curtain fabric and faux leather padded headrest in not difficult to detect...actually, it’s pretty obvious.
 
Haven't sat in a Vedbo but I'm betting the Poang is a lot more comfortable.
I have the leather seat covering but a towel double folded over the headrest seems to knock down any glare.

The Poangs have held up nicely/ not everything from Ikea has been as durable.
 
Had a pair of poangs. Nice chairs. A little low to get in and out of for me. I gave them to my neighbor and got a pair of swivel recliners (thin but tall and lightweight and leather) with matching ottoman. I like the swivel feature since I've added a small turntable rack/stand to the right if my chair. Makes it easy to swivel and flip the album.

The poangs didn't swivel and I'd actually had to get up off my lazy ass to flip the album.
 
"The poangs didn't swivel and I'd actually had to get up off my lazy ass to flip the album."

Thats so wrong on so many levels... :)
 
Bob in WI said:
"The poangs didn't swivel and I'd actually had to get up off my lazy ass to flip the album."

Thats so wrong on so many levels... :)
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In addition to the lazy ass there's also the bad left knee and failing lower back. It's a bitch getting old, especially after way too many years of hockey.
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Yeah for so few pieces I mightily struggled to put together the puzzling poang. But still got er done. Even a damn office chair is easier..lol.
I will say Im up over 240 and frequently even rock that sucka/// and still no collapse.
 
yzzaj said:
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In addition to the lazy ass there's also the bad left knee and failing lower back. It's a bitch getting old, especially after way too many years of hockey.
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Contact sports can come back to haunt us....
I know you realize I was just making fun...
 
Bob in WI said:
Contact sports can come back to haunt us....
I know you realize I was just making fun...
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Of course I know. I spent a lot of time in locker rooms after games, hoisting a few. If I didn't grow thick skin after that, well.....:)

At least I can still do some road bicycling, although not as much as I used to. Nowadays, it's only about 1000 miles/year. Twelve years ago, I was riding 9000 to 10000 miles a year.

Back in 2005, I rode up Haleakala (4 1/2 hours) and back down (about an hour and twenty minutes). Longest paved uphill road on the planet.

Geez...it was nice to be young, dumb and fit.

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Yeah I haven't done a century in maybe 4 years. I did run two marathons in space of 2 months.... 2 and a half years ago...and ever since just want to eat see-food. 195 to 240ish.


yzzaj said:
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Of course I know. I spent a lot of time in locker rooms after games, hoisting a few. If I didn't grow thick skin after that, well.....:)

At least I can still do some road bicycling, although not as much as I used to. Nowadays, it's only about 1000 miles/year. Twelve years ago, I was riding 9000 to 10000 miles a year.

Back in 2005, I rode up Haleakala (4 1/2 hours) and back down (about an hour and twenty minutes). Longest paved uphill road on the planet.

Geez...it was nice to be young, dumb and fit.

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