Review: DX Racer FastbackIntroductionFor the past year or so, Need for Seat has been a very active sponsor for professional gamers such as Flo, and has also sponsored various tournaments as well. I'm sure most people here have seen or heard about these chairs and may be considering purchasing one. I have purchased the DX Racer Fastback recently, and I am writing this review because prior to esports, this company was unheard of and many of you are probably wondering if their chairs are any good. The answer is, not really. I am not a chair expert or enthusiast by any means, so take my advice as a typical customer review. This chair is obviously not featured in the OP simply because it's not a high end chair. It is not a chair you should get if you are willing to shell out for the best chair for your body type, but at $279, it is a chair worth considering if you are on a budget.PicturesAdjustmentsThere are only three adjustments on this chair - backrest angle, seat height, and armrest height.
It lacks the customization for seat depth and seat angle. For my height (5'11), the seat depth is perfect. When sitting properly, I can fit 3 fingers between my back of my legs and the front of the seat. The seat has a slight backwards angle of about 4 degrees. Although sitting back is very comfortable, leaning forward is a bit difficult.Build QualityAs you can see from the picture, the chair has a steel frame. The legs are steel as well. This makes the chair very sturdy, but also quite heavy (55 pounds). The fabric is stitched nicely, but I have not used this chair long enough to see how long the stitching holds up. There are a few holes in the fabric where screwed go through, but these holes are not reinforced in any way, so tugging on the fabric may tear it on the screw. The plastic parts on the chair are low quality. It is not textured, and you can see visible imperfections in it, similar to cheap plastic toys. Some plastic pieces have one screw in the center to attach to the chair, so you can lift up the sides.
FabricAs you can see from the picture, there are two types of fabric on this chair - the non-speckly one and the speckly one. I'm not a fabric person, I don't know what they are called, okay? The non-speckly one is a little big abrasive, so contact with bare skin is not very comfortable. The speckly one feels weird. The fabric itself is soft and smooth, but there are small plastic bits on there. When sitting normally, you don't actually feel any of it.BackrestThis chair has a full backrest and is rigid. This means that you can rest your entire back and head on it, and when leaning back, the backrest stays in place. As you can see from the picture, the backrest has curves on the sides which bend forward. The upper curve serve as shoulder rests. You are able to lean to the side against them. When leaning back in the seat and putting your arms in the most relaxed position, the lower curves serve as an armrest for the upper arm. I find this very comfortable and definitely a very redeeming quality of this chair.
The backrest is made of foam, probably this kind or something similar. The foam is fairly stiff. It is slightly softer than mesh chairs, but not nearly as soft as typical leather seats or cushioned seats. Overall, I find it quite comfortable, but maybe a little softer would be nice for me. The shape of the backrest is perfect flat and rectangular. There's no arch or concave.SeatThe seat is also made of foam. The seat cushion is quite thick, so even though the foam is stiff, it still feels soft enough. The foam is perfectly flat. Some other chairs have slightly concaving seats, but not this one. With foam, it's probably better this way. The seat cushion is actually a separate part from the seat itself, as shown in the picture, but they are stitched together by these small copper rings on the underside of the seat, so I don't think you can take it off. This means that whatever goes between the seat cushion and the seat isn't coming out easily. MovementThe chair rolls around and rotates very smoothly, so no problems here.
The parts came nicely oiled. The rotation has a tiny bit more static friction than typical chairs, so it won't rotate when you don't want it to. Overall, the increase is so little that you won't notice it unless looking for it.CushionsThis chair comes with two cusions - one for your neck and one for your lumbar. The neck one feels like a pillow, while the lumbar one is foam. These cushions really suck. I tried positioning them in various ways, and they just really don't fit well. They are too big and just get in the way. I think this chair definitely needs a cushion for the neck or some sort of headrest, since leaning your head back puts it too far back, but the cushion it came with isn't the right shape or size. I'm considering ripping open the cushion and carving it into the right shape myself.Overall VerdictIf you want a high end chair, you will have to pay at least $500. The DX Racer Fastback is only $279. Other chairs I have used include the Herman Miller Aeron and the Steelcase Leap.
The Fastback is noticeably inferior in both build quality and comfort, but it's definitely not bad. When sitting on this chair for longer periods, I don't even notice it's there and there's absolutely no discomfort. Leaning back on this chair actually feels fairly nice. When buying a chair, it's important to know that you will be using it for many hours a day for the decade or so that the chair survives, so shelling out extra cash for a noticeable improvement is always worth it. I would definitely recommend getting a high end chair if your budget allows it, but for those who want a decent mid range chair and also to support esports, the DX Racer Fastback is a good option.Update: Presidents' Day Holiday Schedule: No collection on Monday, February 20. Collection slides one day for the week.Distribution of Trash Containers to Old Town Residents: Good news for residents of Old Town Alexandria. Beginning October 2016, Old Town residents who receive City-provided trash service will have the opportunity to receive a City-issued
The new trash container will match the standard 64-gallon container that is provided to other City residents. There will be no additional charge for a City-issuedResidents who prefer not to use a City-issued container will be given an opportunity to ‘opt-out’ prior to with lids are easy to move, reduce spillage, and reduce chance of injury for Why is this change being made?Who is paying for this?Am I required to get a City-issued container?What do the containers look like?/What kind ofWhen will I get my new City standard trashHow do I get more information? How do I dispose of my old personal can? The City generally provides one 64-gallon trash can free to households to residents who receive City-provided trash collection, except in Old Town. Trash cans are City property and must remain at your residence if you move. Another City-issued trash may be purchased if needed, but remains the property of the City of Alexandria. Collection in Old Town
If you live in Old Town Alexandria or in a town home community with limited access, your location may prevent the use of the 64-gallon trash cans. Please use approved trash containers to store bagged trash outdoors. Set out trash and recycling containers no earlier than 5 pm the day prior to collection, and no later than 6 am on collection day: Please refer to the online map to determine your collection day. In most single family neighborhoods, City crews collect household trash, recycling, and yard waste at the curb. In most Old Town neighborhoods, collection takes place in alleys. If you are unsure where to place your trash, please call the Resource Recovery Division at 703.746.HELP. For elderly and physically-challenged residents, collection crews will remove trash and recycling from separate containers at the door. Yard waste collection is not offered. Residents can request this service by mailing a completed Walk-Out Service Request Form to: RE: Walk-Out Service Request
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The responsibility for the proper and safe disposal of regulated medical waste rests with the health care provider providing services in the home. Paint: Paint must be dry in order to be eligible for trash collection (add kitty litter or sawdust to the paint to speed up the drying process). Paint in liquid form can either be saved for touch ups or brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site . Prescriptions Drugs: Never flush down a toilet or place in the sink! Return to the pharmacy or follow these instructions: Rugs: Must be no longer than 6 feet in length, rolled up and secured closed. Set out on regular trash collection day. Smoke Alarms: May be thrown away in the trash or sent back to manufacturer. Televisions/Computers: Unusable televisions and computers, as well as, other unusable electronics can be brought to the City's electronics recycling drop-off collection site or can be set out with your normal trash. Welding Cylinders/Tanks: Welding cylinder tanks containing oxygen, acetylene or helium should be returned to the gas/welding supplier.
The City does not accept these tanks for residential collection, the drop-off location is at the Household Hazardous Waste Site. The following items are NOT ACCEPTABLE for curbside collection: Ammunition/Explosives: Residents should call the Police Department's non-emergency number for disposal; Construction/Building Materials: Includes Asphalt, Brick, Cement, Ceramic, Cinder Block, Concrete, Drywall, Marble, Porcelain, and Slate.To recycle the materials, use WMCOG Builder's Recycling Guide for local recycling facilities for a specific material. These materials can also be brought to local solid waste disposal facilities. Radioactive/Biological Materials: Contact private disposal company, e.g.: Clean Harbors, 540-977-3181; Clean Venture, Inc., 757-543-0185 or Potomac Environmental, 804-288-5043. Rocks, Dirt, & Sand: To recycle the materials, use Stumps: These materials can be brought to local solid waste disposal facilities (several are listed below).
Thermometers and Thermostats: Containing mercury, bring to the H ousehold Hazardous Waste Collection Site. Please call local disposal facilities to learn more about acceptable materials, how to prepare materials, and the cost of disposal. 5301 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Materials NOT accepted as Trash: Stumps, rocks, dirt, sand, pressurized cylinders/tanks, metal items*, construction and building debris, hazardous waste, ammunition/explosives, regulated medical waste and radioactive/geological materials. Refrigerators and Dehumidifiers No Longer Accepted for Disposal at Covanta Waste to Energy Facility Appliances that contain a refrigerant are no longer accepted for disposal as scrap metal at the Covanta Waste to Energy facility, located on Eisenhower Ave. If you receive disposal services from the City, please call the Resource Recovery Division at 703.746.HELP. (4357) to make an appointment for curbside collection pick up.
Residents who do not receive City refuse collection services should visit alexandriava.gov/Recycle for disposal instructions. *Alexandria residents can drop off small amounts of trash and debris, as well as, metal items for recycling once a week, (limit 500 pounds) free-of-charge at Covanta. Upon arrival, check in at the scale house for instructions. A valid City sticker on your car is required. Alexandria Waste Recovery Facility 625 Burnside Place, Alexandria, VA 10001 Furnace Road, Lorton, VA 3730 Greentree Lane, Dumfries, VA 703.690.6040For residents who receive residential trash collection services, don't forget to clear out household clutter by placing unwanted bulky trash and metal items at the curb this spring. The City is divided into four collection areas and each area is assigned a unique Saturday for Spring Clean Up throughout April and May.Specific dates to be announced in March 2017Remember, metals should be separated from other collection items left at the curb, because City trash crews will be making a special collection for these metal materials.