INTRODUCTION

   Gaming chairs may currently enjoy high popularity levels especially among gamers but both because of their rather large dimensions and designs/colors they are obviously not ideal for use in most workplaces (and when it comes to size the same goes for a large number of office chairs in general). Also, the somewhat recent appearance of the standing-up-at-work movement has both companies and individuals alike looking for more "flexible" alternatives to the standard office chair design which can be far more compatible with the new and also "flexible" height-adjustable desks. In the past year or so some of you reached out to us to ask if we had any personal experience with such office chairs and since we really didn't we decided to do exactly that and not long after we started looking around for such models we came across the Capisco Puls (8020) by HAG which we've been using for almost a full month now.

   Active sitting forms the backbone of HAG. All our chairs have our unique HAG in Balance® technology. This enables your whole body to be in continuous movement the entire time you are seated. Naturally, without you having to think about it. Helping you stay energized, healthy and productive. We make high-quality chairs that are designed to last. The way they look, feel and affect you is uppermost in our minds. All inner parts and outer details are rigorously thought through. Bringing you the best in Scandinavian design. We involve you, the user, throughout our design process. Via extensive research, studies and user testing, we consider your needs and preferences, and apply them. This helps us create chairs that are easy to use, and adapt to whichever way you work, in whatever setting. Now, and for the future. We are pioneers in sustainability. We have a well-documented track record for reduced energy consumption, minimalized waste, and strive to make products from recycled materials, which in turn can be recycled. We also avoid using harmful chemicals, safeguarding your health and lessening our impact on the environment.

   The story behind the Capisco Puls actually started just over 3 decades ago when Peter Opsvik (Norwegian industrial designer) and HAG joined hands to design and manufacture a brand new type of office chair with one single goal, to replicate the posture of people while riding on a horse (which is why it was also referred to as a saddle seat). The final product from that collaboration was the original Capisco which thanks to its innovative design was probably the very first office chair of its kind to support a wide range of sitting positions (and quickly switching between sitting, standing and perching). The Capisco Puls (winner of the 2011 Red Dot Design Award) retains in large degree the same features as the original Capisco but with a more streamlined approach (not nearly as padded as the original Capisco) and a body made largely out of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled materials (39%). The Capisco Puls is also GREENGUARD certified which means that it meets strict chemical emissions limits and on top of that it's also 99% recyclable. Of course, the Capisco Puls also scores very high in the ergonomics department since its height, seat depth, backrest height and tilt are all adjustable via three long levers located beneath the seat. Before we continue with our review of the Capisco Puls it's worth pointing out that HAG covers the entire line with a very generous 10-year limited warranty (normal use of up to 9 hours daily).