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I see posts talking about good BIFL items but I don't hear much about the other side of products that are bad or products you bought but don't even use.

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[โ€“] Carighan@lemmy.world 30 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Not only that. A racing chairs is not intended to be good for your back. It has a very different use, it protects you in the case of a crash. So unless you often get into car accidents while gaming, better to buy a chair that is specialised at ergonomics, not impact protection .

[โ€“] EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

And it holds you against lateral G force with the gussets, which isn't necessary sitting still.

[โ€“] paperplane@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

To be fair, the gaming chair also holds you against lateral GeForce

[โ€“] Mac@mander.xyz 1 points 8 months ago

My race seat is super comfortable and it's a fixed back.