Originally written July 12, 2018. Unknown if ever posted after I left.
All About Armrests
Could you imagine not having anything to rest your arms on, and having to hold your arms up all day just to use your keyboard?
Problem solved, that’s where armrests come in. We’re not going to say that we invented the armrest, but we’ll claim that we made some improvements on it. So why do we have 4 different types of armrests, and what do they all do? Let’s go through them point by point.
1D Armrests:
Moves up and down
Formula Series and DF73 only (technically 1D armrests are available on the DF73 too, not sure if worth mentioning though for clarity sake)
Your standard computer chair armrests, these are a simple rail for your arms to be on while you work. Currently they’re only found on our Formula Series line in specific models, and can only move up and down. To active the lift, press and hold the button on the side of the armrest.
3D Armrests
Up and down
Inward and outward
Forward and backwards
One of the most commonly found armrests on our chairs are the 3D armrests. They move up and down, forwards and backwards, and turn inward and outward with a 5 degree tilt. To move the armrest forwards and backwards, simply push in the direction you want to go. To rotate the armrests, grab the armrest like you’re twisting a jar and rotate.
4D Armrests
Up and down
Left and right
Forwards and backwards
Inward and outward
Our 4D armrests are our most advanced armrests yet. They move up and down, forwards and backwards, rotate inwards and outwards, and left and right. Due to the advanced design, activating functions on the 4D armrests are a little different. Moving up and down still uses the lever on the outside of the armrests, but sliding forward and backwards is done by pushing and holding a circular button on the inside of the armrest. To move the armrest left and right, use the rectangular button on the inside of the armrest. The rotation feature remains the same.
Personally as a PC player with a low DPI, I like to use my left armrest straight and forward, with my right armrest rotated outwards and all the way back. This gives my elbow the support that it needs to rest, without gripping my entire arm and stopping biceps from gliding across the mousepad.
Whenever I’m using my Nintendo Switch controller, I like to turn the armrests inwards and lower them a bit. This lets my forearms rest, and my shoulders remain dropped due to the lowered armrests.
How do you use your armrests? Do you keep them static, or do you change them based on what you’re doing? Tell us below!
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