Ikea Poang Chair Meets Its Match: A Pair of 11-Year-Old Video Gamers3 January, 2014 One of the casualties of the extended school break over the holidays was one of the first pieces of furniture my wife and I bought together: an Ikea Poang arm chair. If ever there was an iconic piece of first apartment furnishings, it was the Poang (which Ikea has been selling since 1977 and displays in its stores undergoing endless stress testing cycles using a robotic behind). Ours survived multiple moves, several replacement covers, my own ever-expanding frame and my wife’s eventual feeling that the old classic looked out of place with our decor. My solution was to move it to the playroom, where the kids used it as a comfy video gaming chair. And that’s where the Poang met its end when the twins finally did it in with a snap that sounded like a gun going off. I’m not complaining about the chair’s resilience. After 23 years, it certainly doesn’t owe us anything and I know what a pair of 11-year-olds can do to the most solid furniture, even if they’re engrossed in playing .
And despite the loud and violent end, there was no shrapnel. Lugging the Poang out to the curb last night felt like the end of an era. We still have the collection of Billy book cases, though… Get the GeekDad Books!Join Date Mar 4th, 2008 Location The Hills, OR Posts 285 Car(s) The best car... in the world. What are you guys using for gaming chairs?? The ergonomics are modeled after a Starion for true authenticity. The seat is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion seat from a set I'm not using. It's not finished yet!! I have some stain for it, oh yes. ____________________________ Join Date Nov 15th, 2006 Location New Jersey, USA Posts 432 Car(s) 2001 Impreza RS Rep Power 22 I have a bit of a budget setup: The seat is a Sparco of some sort that I picked up from a friend of a friend who was respeccing a race car for new rules. The seat was a little damaged, so I had to fix it, but now it's as good as new. I repurposed the base from an office chair so it could be moved around and have adjustable height.
Instead of a stain I covered the wood in the base (a piece of plywood to convert from the office chair bolt points to the Sparco bolt points, not shown) with a bit of black cotton, to give everything a more consistent look. Last edited by P5138; January 15th, 2011 at . Join Date Dec 15th, 2006 Location Sydney, Australia Posts 929 Car(s) AE111 Trueno Daily thing Rep Power 37 I'm using a kitchen chair with a pillow on it. It helped me beat the X1 challenges, so haters gonna hate. Designz Inc. Join Date Jul 3rd, 2008 Location MA Age 23 Posts 6,359 Car(s) 2002 Audi A4 1.8t Rep Power 153 I'm using a Staples® /Sealy® Posturepedic™ Geneva Chair that isn't even comfy anymore, all the memory foam in the seat has moved to the side. I've been looking at a POÄNG from Ikea for when I finally build a decent set up. ____________________________ Join Date Feb 22nd, 2005 Location ze Vaterland Age 39 Posts 6,047 Car(s) VW Diesel of Death Rep Power 168 I use the best chair ever made:
EDIT for Topgearfanatic: w00t!!! Last edited by the Interceptor; ____________________________The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt - Bertrand Russell If you're going to stick your dick in crazy then make sure you know where all the exits are Join Date Jul 3rd, 2008 Location MA Age 23 Posts 6,359 Car(s) 2002 Audi A4 1.8t Rep Power 153 So I'll definitely be using it once I get a proper set up then, since it's the best chair ever. It's so incredibly comfortable, I can sit in it for several hours without getting uncomfortable in any way. Nice lower back support, too, so you don't have any back ache when you get up. Alright, I'm sold, I've been looking for a reason to go to Ikea again. ____________________________ Join Date Mar 4th, 2008 Location The Hills, OR Posts 285 Car(s) The best car... in the world. that Ikea chair looks nice. Mine has adjustable lumbar support, and adjustable side bolsters though!!
____________________________ Join Date Sep 17th, 2009 Location Neu-Ulm, DE Age 31 Posts 1,418 Car(s) 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 SW 1750 TBi TI Rep Power 107 Originally Posted by the Interceptor I use the best chair ever made: EDIT for Topgearfanatic: w00t!!! This, but dark brown frame / red upholstery combo. It's great, though I wish I had a higher table or a wheel stand. ____________________________ Join Date Sep 20th, 2006 Location Hull, England Age 32 Posts 15,406 Car(s) Cactus and Panda Classic Rep Power 445 Similar to this, but with the the bottom half taken off. It sits on the bed. Join Date Feb 18th, 2007 Location Montreal, Qc, Canada Age 41 Posts 3,660 Car(s) Turbo wagon, Japanese touring triple Rep Power 183 I have a Poäng too (dark brown frame, black leather), but not using it that often for now, mainly play from the sofa. When I play with a controller I tend to lean myself forward, with my feet folded back under the chair, and the Poäng is really not comfortable in that position.
But once I receive my G27 and wheelstand I'm probably gonna use it a lot more... Join Date Mar 9th, 2007 Location Massachusetts Age 26 Posts 11,674 Car(s) '10 RX-8 R3, '89 Toyota Blizzard SX5 Rep Power 213 Currently I'm using a bucket seat pulled from a late 80s Ford Bronco. I clamp the wheel to the computer desk.... I'll get a proper wheelstand soon and then look at upgrading to a new wheel. Join Date Dec 7th, 2005 Age 31 Posts 3,644 Car(s) '10 Toyota Matrix XR Rep Power 147 I have a green floral couch from the early '90s. ____________________________I love cock sauce. That stuff is delicious. hey,go drool somewhere else,don;t act a real cock here -somesay Now listening toevery #1 single ever. Join Date May 24th, 2006 Location Adelaide Age 28 Posts 370 Car(s) Mazda 929 Rep Power 37 I had a go-kart seat for a while, was brilliant /clarkson_smiley.gif Join Date Sep 17th, 2009 Location Neu-Ulm, DE Age 31 Posts 1,418 Car(s) 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 SW 1750 TBi TI Rep Power 107 Originally Posted by CrazyRussian540 IKEA FTW.