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@@Ahnestly Daaaaaamn, 12 year warranty, fresh cushions _and_ half price? I wish I had known this 3 years ago when I bought my new Leap v2! Thanks for the tip! Next time!
Why manufacturers not just use thicker padding in the first place? I only found this but it's more about firmness ruclips.net/video/qdAP9-BEXdQ/видео.html
I got my leapV2 from Crandall as well. It compares extremely well to the original leapV2 from steelcase that I use daily at work. I'm a lightweight so I never had an issue with bottoming out on the original. Although, I did run into an issue with the thicker --back-- option. The thicker foam creates a bigger 'bridge' of fabric around the back contour and it constantly felt like it was pushing me forward. My torso doesn't have enough weight to push back against the 'bridge' that was formed. Huge props to their support since they overnight shipped me a replacement back which matches the feel from the original.
Thanks for that input, I am lighter myself and just ordered the chair with the padded backrest, good to know they should be able to ship me a replacement as well if things don’t work out for me as well
@@ClayCarries I don't think Crandall has an option for OEM seat but OEM back for sure. I'm 140lb and couldn't push the fabric bridge down unless I really tried.
@@agg42 so would you recommend the standard back option? What about the cushion they offer? I currently have a new leap v2 but thought about giving them a try
After watching BTODtv's video "Best Office Chair Tier List (30 Ranked For Comfort)", they had ONE chair that was ranked S and that was the "Lamia" chair. The Steelcase Leap chair frame + Amia seat pad. With this upgrade, this looks like the unofficial release of the Lamia chair lol. I plan on selling my herman Miller Embody Gaming chair for this...the lumbar support on the Herman miller is WAY too aggressive for me...can't wait to get this :D
Unfortunately, just adding more padding to the Leap seat shell won't get you the seat pad feel of the "Lamia". Additional thickness isn't what eliminates my sore tailbone, it is actually the design and shape of the shell beneath the pad, which gives each seat their unique contour. The Amia has a more flat shell design, while the Leap is much more contoured. It is this flat design in the Amia pad that makes it feel more forgiving for my tailbone, eliminating the discomfort by dispersing my weight in the seat better -GK
Just got mine today and I can't believe the quality. If you wouldn't have told me it was a reman, I would never have known. Looks brand new and is super comfortable.
Just got my remanufactured Leap v2 from Crandall - opted for thicker backrest cushion. I had some logistics issues at first, but Crandall's customer service, along with David Crandall's personal attention to my questions, made this a stellar experience. The chair is fantastic. I effectively wound up with a better-than-new Leap v2 for half the price of a new one. Happy to recommend Crandall Office, and loving my upgraded Leap v2 from them.
I just bought a 2019 used Leap V2 for $300 and you're 100% correct about the cushion. It's a joke frankly. I'm 5' 10" and 170 and I can feel it bottoming out. My prior HON Ignition 2.0 had a much better and thicker cushion. Replacing the cushions is a must and I'll be doing it sooner rather than later. Thanks for the info!
I purchased a Steelcase return from Crandall this week and can’t wait for it to arrive. Will check out the OEM padding and then see whether or not I get a replacement set with the improved Crandall pads.
You did a great explanation of the chair and I watched some of your other videos regarding the leap v2 with Crandall Furniture. I just used your affiliate link to purchase one from Crandall and can't wait for it to arrive!
Thanks for this review. I ended up getting this chair. The holiday discount at Crandall made a decked out remanufactured Leap v2 half the price of the Fern.
Just got mine today. Amazing chair, so comfy! I had been using a HM Aeron for the last decade and the Leap V2 is far more comfortable for long sessions. Got the HM used as well -- for about $100 less than the Steelcase - it's held up well, though the cylinder is shot - wobbly -- $60 replacement will make it as good as new. The seat is just too hard for my liking, especially the rim that cuts off circulation in your legs. The Leap just gives all around better support for back, more adjustments and better recline stiffness. All around better chair in everything but looks. (It's hard to beat the classic Aeron with headrest in the aesthetics department)
I just got one of these last week. The thick seat? YES. Its so much better, highly recommend. The thick back? NO. I am going to exchange it for the default thinner one. Its way too thick. It pushes you forward in an awkward way that it makes it hard to have good posture, I couldnt keep my back straight and kept crumpling forward. But the main problem is that you cant feel the lumbar support very well, as it has to go through all of that padding before it gets to your back. If you need lumbar support like I do, do not get the thick back. Even fully maxed out, the lumbar does not go deep enough with the thick pad on.
Thanks for letting the people know. I was looking into one of these remanufactured chairs from Crandall specifically due my current, cheap chair hurting my back. Your input might have just saved me the trouble of having to learn about this issue with the thick foam back pad.
I love the leapv2... get a new one, get an old one, get a refurbished one... YOUR BACK WONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCE AND WILL LOVE IT! I'm 6ft 300lbs about. I like it when I'm not sitting in my Embody.
for me the backrest is too much curved in the top part. Even if you put pressure on the lumbar area and make the backrest move into you, it never really hugs me and supports my shoulders. The whole backrest has too much of a recline angle. you can't really sit up straight like on the embody. I don't know but my back hurst on the leap v2 (completely new one, wish I could try it with the thicker and softer cushion).
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I was saving up to buy a re-manufactured, but was hesitant. Thank you, I trust your word so will buy one when I can swing it. Would you recommend the 2007-2014 version?
I could see the extra padding on the seat being beneficial, but is the extra foam on the backrest necessary? I'm just afraid it will ruin how the lumbar support is designed. Just curious thanks
Good question - so I've heard a number of people who really hate the way the backrest was designed on the Leap. It basically "flips" backwards before it tilts backwards. I think the extra padding hides that flip and I've had 0 issues with it. I'm sure you could reach out to David and friends and get the back pad replaced very easily if you find that you're not a fan! If you decide to pick up, please consider using my links! Helps the channel a LOT!
@@Ahnestly Gotcha. Yeah I can kind of tell what you are talking about by looking at the side profile of the back rest. Thanks for the quick response. If I'm less broke soon, I might pick one up LMAO. My autonomous ergochair 2 fabric wore completely through and into memory foam in a year and a half. So now I have to use my leather ikea Markus chair as a backup :(
Regardless of their cleaning process, you get brand new seat and back cushions & brand new fabric so it doesn't matter either way. No threat of dealing with years of other peoples sweat and booty shaming.
Appreciate the comment about the mold - their video doesnt specifically mention they use steelcases mold so I was curious if it was an exact replica with added thickness aside from their tweaks like the extra lip material for easier installation for them or if it was their own version all togerther. I am about to order from Crandal thank you for the final piece of info i needed. I will be calling them just to double confirm tomorrow though lol
@@Ahnestly I am using it now - i hop it tracks it for you - I dont see anything in the url that looks like a partnered code at the end to track clicked it tho and ordering now
I have used Ikea Hattefjäll with my own pillow on the bottom for three years. Actually I have removed native cushion from the bottom entirely, and left with only my pillow on top of hard base. And that configuration turned out to be very comfortable for my 1,8 meters and 73 kilograms. Half a year ago I have purchased used Leap V2. After tuning it became slightly more comfortable, than Hattefjäll, except handrests. Handrests were hard to fit under my compact desk, and they constantly horizontaly shifted back and forth. So anoying. In the end I have removed them and now I can agree, that Leap V2 is the best chair that I have used to date.
Uh..i did same thing with haterfjall 🙁 With pillow i could sit for 2 hours, without only 1 (maybe).. Extremly bad chair..now considering Leap and im afraid of that tailbone pain that i could maybe experience..im 198cm tall and 105 kg
Thanks for this. Torn between Leap and Amia. Looking at Crandall and BTOD remanufactured purchase. Since I cannot sit and test them, Question, which do you prefer? The Crandall better cushioned leap V2 you are discussing or a Crandall Amia that they do not change the padding? Thanks.
I bought this chair in 2020 from crandell and as soon as I got it, it gave me bad sciatica pain for days cause of how thin the seat pad was, so they offered to give a thicker 1 and honestly it didn't help much so I got a seat cushion, then last year they introduced there virgin foam seat cushion, so I paid 50 dollars to get that and even though it was thicker it still wasn't comfortable to me without a seat cushion, and on top of that the back rest has always gave me issues, used to be the upper back and now it hurts my hips and lower back, but I'm willing to try these upgraded cushions if they really are that much better, I'm just not sure if the seat is the same one I already have or if it's new, casue it kinda looks thicker then mine in this video, I'd like to know if it is different from the one I bought in 2021, I really want to love this chair cause so many people say it's great and btodtv said it's there favorite office chair so I bought it hoping it would help my nerve issues but unfortunately it hasn't been a great chair for me, I've thought about trying the HM aeron or the secret lab titan Evo 2022 but I can't hardly make myself spend another 500+ dollars on another chair and not know if it will help or not
You could probably sell your leap for $400-500 and then try a diff chair! I recommend going to the store and trying the aeron out though before purchasing a used one. And if you had issues with the leap, the gaming chair is prob not the way to go
Thanks for all your videos! Saw the one about the Amia being slept on and saw your comment that remanufactured leap v2 beats Amia. QQ: How would Remanufactured Amia, Remanufactured leap V2, and remanufactured gesture be ranked for you? Although right now remanufactured Amia and gesture is not available and I maybe able to get a used amia way cheaper. Like 200. Thanks a lot if your able to get to this comment!
Crandall is currently running a sale on their website making the returned Leaps (returned within 14-day window and maximum 1-year old) the same price as their refurbished versions. Would you still suggest the refurb (frame from 2007-16) over the “semi-untouched” return?
When looking at the options. Do you have any thoughts/suggestions on: The back pad.. is it worth upgrading to the crandall thicker option.. or stay with the standard pad? The fabric.. durability wise it looks like Bioknit stands up longer but 3d Bioknit will be more breathable. My concern with the 3d bioknit is the feeling of the texture of the frabric having those multiple layers.
The problem with these variations is that you don't know if it's going to work for you. So do you order the thick one from crandall only to want thinner padding. I guess it all depends on how long their return period is. Either way, it's all a headache, but once you figure it all out, your back will thank you.
Wish I'd seen this video a month ago. I bought a used Leap v2 from a furniture liquidator, and now have an order in to Crandall to replace the armrests and upholstery. The used chair plus upgrades will end up costing about the same amount as it would have to just buy the remanufactured chair from Crandall, but I have a 1 year warranty instead of 12. Oh well!
It looks like you have the bioknit fabric on this chair. How do you like that compared to other fabrics? Does it stay in place? Is it more breathable than other fabrics?
I legit just ordered a factory returned Gesture from Crandall yesterday. I would have gone with a remanufactured one if they were in stock but I need a new chair fast. Wish I knew about your affiliate link, thanks for all the great info on your channel!
Heya gurr, is there added cushioning on the Gesture? Would fix my 1 issue w/ the Gesture (concrete seat), just worried the added back padding would ruin the 'hugging' lumbar.
Great ergonomics, but the seat padding is really disappointing. I'm around 110kg, and after about 4 months of use the padding of the chair is mostly...not gone but it's nowhere near as comfy as before, with my butt constantly feeling a bit of pain. It's definitely a firm seat in the first place, but still, needs more support or thicker foam to be honest. At least you can take the seat apart and get it reupolstered, but that's just an extra cost on top of an absurdly expensive chair. Get one second hand for half the price and re-do the foam if need be.
Hey! Watch the video because that’s what the remanufactured version is meant to do! Crandall office changes out the pad with a thicker pad on their remanufactured version
This chair makes my hips and lower back hurt. Wish the seat pan wouldn’t move up when the back moves back. Feels like I’m being pulled through the crevice of the chair.
I’m 6’2 and I use a leap v2 at home. Really comfortable, got no complaints. The backrest comes up high enough to provide good shoulder support, unlike some other chairs.
The only problem with the added cushion, is it cuts off circulation under the knees. They should have only added thicker foam in the back of the seat. I think the design is flawed.
@@Ahnestly Tried different heights. I would not say it makes the chair totally unusable, but it would have been better if the lip of the cushion angled downwards in the front.
@@nickskep it’s angled like that in a normal leap v2. I use a leap v2 that I bought new, seat cushion is perfect. I honestly would not want a thicker one. I find chairs with thick seat cushions uncomfortable.
@@nickskep Couple things to make sure - the seat pan edge has "2 fingers" clearance from your knee pits and make sure your knees are at or below 90 degrees with feet flat on floor (footrest can help w/ this). Again, with my knee being the way it is, I am SUPER sensitive to added pressure bc it's like lightly touching a bruise - super duper sensitive! So on my Aeron, I was like OMG this is the WORST - felt so much pressure. But on the thicker pad, felt nothing at all! It's so soft - maybe that's why?
@@Ahnestly I do think the added cushion thickness from Crandall is better overall, as the original LEAP V2 can bottom out cause of thin cushion. I just wish it would angle down more in the front. The back part of the thicker cushion is great.
Hey Ahnestly, How do you rank this extra cushy Crandall version of the leap versus some of your other favorites like the Amia, Embody, Aeron, ect? I'm thinking of buying one because I liked the leap v1 highback I used to have. Currently sitting on a Gesture with Brisa fabric which is soft and comfortable but I find the lumbar and upper back support to be lacking. Thanks.
Hey! So in general, I’m not a fan of the leap v2 bc the back hurts my back for some reason (I think it’s the tilt - I like keeping my back unlocked with tension high, but the leap tilts differently than almost every chair out there)! I prefer the thicker cushion leap over the original, but in terms of my favorite, it’s still the embody. After that would be a Haworth fern. I think the Amia is super good for the price! Hope this helps, and let me know what you decide on! Please consider using my links if you decide to pick up - helps the channel a LOT!!
i'm a big fan of crandall office man. Their reputation is what made me reach out to them, and their knowledge and passion is what makes me recommend them wholeheartedly to everyone. Highly recommend. They introduced a thicker Amia seat pad as well. I personally don't think it needs one, but some have reported it feeling a little thinner, so it might not be a bad idea to go with one! Hope this helps, and as always, please consider using my link if you decide to pick up!
The cleanliness, price, and warranty apply, but I do not believe they add more cushion to the gesture! Hope this helps! If you decide to pick up, please consider using my links!!
on the officechairs subreddit someone made a 3d printed adapter for the Atlas Aeron headrest, that's probably your highest comfort value option, there's also an official leap v2 headrest but it's notoriously not great
@@Ahnestly yeah your right it was refurb. but still. they sold like hundreds of chairs at that price. its still half the price as the refurb you suggested
Use These Chairs for MORE ENERGY!!! - All33, Capisco HÅG, QOR360 ruclips.net/video/mMtEAWAuK7g/видео.html I review it in here. I like it a lot! I have a coupon code in the description of that video!
The extra padding keeps my feet from comfortably sitting on the floor. Because of that, this Leap 2 has been extremely uncomfortable for me and causes a pinch in my lower back. I really do not like this chair. It punishes you for not sitting like a proper nerd. That said, if anyone has a life hack to help me get my feet on the floor properly, I will love you forever.
go online and read about how absolutely bad they are, they seem to come in about the same shape as the leap v1 high rise I bought on marketplace for $50. I almost bought one from crandall before I read post after post of their terrible customer service and broken down products
@@Steve-i1q karma is about the user, not the post? In the thread, there are a ton of people who commented saying they had a great experience and David Crandall himself reached out to try and resolve the issue (which seems to have been resolved with a free return per their policy).
Sorry but I got two Leaps. One v1 and v2 for only $50!!! Nothing wrong except gas cylinder, which I will replace later. Couple of straps and it holds where I want it. I plan to refurbish both of them. Need help finding the parts!
What you don't see is that I have been screwed over by MANY greedy companies while doing this youtube thing...Crandall Office has been one of the handful of companies that puts integrity and our relationship before profit. I'd recommend them any day. Hope this makes sense!
I got the remanufactured one and overall the frame is nice, but there were very noticeable paint chipping at the legs of the chair. It doesn't bother me that much since I am just sitting on it. If I could go back I would rather buy a used HM embody.
How is this a commercial? It’s not sponsored, I legitimately love these guys. I talk with them regularly and share thoughts about chairs. Look them up on Reddit or anywhere - nothing but glowing reviews.
Buy a steamer for $20 and steam any chair you buy if you are paranoid 🤷♂ People sit on furniture at offices everyday that tons of people have sat in for years, ditto for hotels, sleep in beds that thousands of people have slept in at hotels, sit in furniture at their friends homes that have been used for years. You will be fine, you won't die if you sit in someone else's "booty juices". LOL 😂That being said the remanufactured chairs to seem to be nice and worth the money.
@@Ahnestly I've traveled a lot, like a lot lot, enough to rack up over a million Hilton Honors earned miles from stays here in America and overseas and I am still alive and never caught anything. LOL
What may be acceptable to some may not to others, Sitting in a chair in public to me is different from what I would buy for myself, bring home and have to live with.
Yo I just got my chair in the mail from crandalloffice. The chair u have in the video looks like the seat cushion is 2x thicker than the one I got sent. Is there something I'm missing here?
Did you get a leap v2 and is it the remanufactured one? And did you choose the extra padded seat option? They only do this for the remanufactured leap v2
@@Ahnestlyyes, I bought via the link in the description. There was only one option for the seat cushion. If you take a quick look at the one on the website from ur link vs the green one in this vid. You should also notice how much thicker the seat cushion is in this video.
@@jiffjifferson5365 take a look at your receipt again. You’re sure you got a remanufactured leap v2, not an authorized return/factory returned model? I have a few links so it might be possible you got a different one? If you’re 100% sure, please reach out to crandalloffice because something is def off
See this video: the padding is extra thick ruclips.net/video/xfCMf86AhPc/видео.html I’ve noticed that they don’t always have accurate pictures of the stuff they’re selling and sometimes reuse pictures, so that shouldn’t throw you off too much. Let me know how this resolves, since I really want to make sure the companies I work with do right by folks!
@@Ahnestly thanks for the quick response. Ill update in a couple weeks on my experience. Their customer service is pretty good. Shipping was fast (I'm east coast) Price was very reasonable Chair parts look very fresh and clean.
Nice!!! Glad you love it! Have you tired the leap before? It feels quite different from the Amia. Please consider using my links if you purchase another!
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But what about the booty juice factor? 😆
Lol, nm, I just saw the sanitization part of the video.
LOL I got you
@@Ahnestly Daaaaaamn, 12 year warranty, fresh cushions _and_ half price? I wish I had known this 3 years ago when I bought my new Leap v2! Thanks for the tip! Next time!
Why manufacturers not just use thicker padding in the first place? I only found this but it's more about firmness ruclips.net/video/qdAP9-BEXdQ/видео.html
I got my leapV2 from Crandall as well. It compares extremely well to the original leapV2 from steelcase that I use daily at work. I'm a lightweight so I never had an issue with bottoming out on the original. Although, I did run into an issue with the thicker --back-- option. The thicker foam creates a bigger 'bridge' of fabric around the back contour and it constantly felt like it was pushing me forward. My torso doesn't have enough weight to push back against the 'bridge' that was formed. Huge props to their support since they overnight shipped me a replacement back which matches the feel from the original.
Thanks for that input, I am lighter myself and just ordered the chair with the padded backrest, good to know they should be able to ship me a replacement as well if things don’t work out for me as well
im light as well. Would you recommend just going with the thicker foam in the cushion and keep the OEM back fabric? Thanks!
@@ClayCarries I don't think Crandall has an option for OEM seat but OEM back for sure. I'm 140lb and couldn't push the fabric bridge down unless I really tried.
@@agg42 so would you recommend the standard back option? What about the cushion they offer? I currently have a new leap v2 but thought about giving them a try
I was wondering if the thicker back might do something like that. Thx for commenting.
Crandall also has an amazing RUclips channel with tons of useful videos. They show you exactly how they refurbish a chair.
After watching BTODtv's video "Best Office Chair Tier List (30 Ranked For Comfort)", they had ONE chair that was ranked S and that was the "Lamia" chair. The Steelcase Leap chair frame + Amia seat pad. With this upgrade, this looks like the unofficial release of the Lamia chair lol.
I plan on selling my herman Miller Embody Gaming chair for this...the lumbar support on the Herman miller is WAY too aggressive for me...can't wait to get this :D
I saw the same video and thought the same thing!
Lol!
Wish you could just buy the cushions from them. I'm tempted to try a crandall Leap v2 but I'm pretty happy with my fully decked out Aeron Remastered.
Unfortunately, just adding more padding to the Leap seat shell won't get you the seat pad feel of the "Lamia". Additional thickness isn't what eliminates my sore tailbone, it is actually the design and shape of the shell beneath the pad, which gives each seat their unique contour. The Amia has a more flat shell design, while the Leap is much more contoured. It is this flat design in the Amia pad that makes it feel more forgiving for my tailbone, eliminating the discomfort by dispersing my weight in the seat better -GK
I love aggressive lumbar support. Lol. Maybe I should have gotten an embody. But got a leap from. Crandall instead. Hope the lumbar is good
Just got mine today and I can't believe the quality. If you wouldn't have told me it was a reman, I would never have known. Looks brand new and is super comfortable.
Just got my remanufactured Leap v2 from Crandall - opted for thicker backrest cushion. I had some logistics issues at first, but Crandall's customer service, along with David Crandall's personal attention to my questions, made this a stellar experience. The chair is fantastic. I effectively wound up with a better-than-new Leap v2 for half the price of a new one. Happy to recommend Crandall Office, and loving my upgraded Leap v2 from them.
A brand-new Leap V2 is nearly $2k now, crazy how much prices have changed in 2 years.
I just bought a 2019 used Leap V2 for $300 and you're 100% correct about the cushion. It's a joke frankly. I'm 5' 10" and 170 and I can feel it bottoming out. My prior HON Ignition 2.0 had a much better and thicker cushion. Replacing the cushions is a must and I'll be doing it sooner rather than later. Thanks for the info!
Glad i'm not crazy!!!
Yo did you ever replace the cushion? I want to do it too
Just trying to see if leather is the way to go or the $10 fabric on crandle
I purchased a Steelcase return from Crandall this week and can’t wait for it to arrive. Will check out the OEM padding and then see whether or not I get a replacement set with the improved Crandall pads.
Let me know what you think!!!
You did a great explanation of the chair and I watched some of your other videos regarding the leap v2 with Crandall Furniture. I just used your affiliate link to purchase one from Crandall and can't wait for it to arrive!
Oh! Just saw it come through! Thanks for the kind comments! I hope it works out well for you!!!
Thanks for this review. I ended up getting this chair. The holiday discount at Crandall made a decked out remanufactured Leap v2 half the price of the Fern.
Yooo I hope you love it!!!! Let me know how you like it!
how is itafter 2 months for now ? :D
Just got mine today. Amazing chair, so comfy! I had been using a HM Aeron for the last decade and the Leap V2 is far more comfortable for long sessions.
Got the HM used as well -- for about $100 less than the Steelcase - it's held up well, though the cylinder is shot - wobbly -- $60 replacement will make it as good as new.
The seat is just too hard for my liking, especially the rim that cuts off circulation in your legs.
The Leap just gives all around better support for back, more adjustments and better recline stiffness. All around better chair in everything but looks. (It's hard to beat the classic Aeron with headrest in the aesthetics department)
I just got one of these last week. The thick seat? YES. Its so much better, highly recommend. The thick back? NO. I am going to exchange it for the default thinner one. Its way too thick. It pushes you forward in an awkward way that it makes it hard to have good posture, I couldnt keep my back straight and kept crumpling forward. But the main problem is that you cant feel the lumbar support very well, as it has to go through all of that padding before it gets to your back. If you need lumbar support like I do, do not get the thick back. Even fully maxed out, the lumbar does not go deep enough with the thick pad on.
Thanks for letting the people know. I was looking into one of these remanufactured chairs from Crandall specifically due my current, cheap chair hurting my back. Your input might have just saved me the trouble of having to learn about this issue with the thick foam back pad.
Thanks for posting this! This was the information I was looking for!
I love the leapv2... get a new one, get an old one, get a refurbished one... YOUR BACK WONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCE AND WILL LOVE IT! I'm 6ft 300lbs about. I like it when I'm not sitting in my Embody.
for me the backrest is too much curved in the top part. Even if you put pressure on the lumbar area and make the backrest move into you, it never really hugs me and supports my shoulders. The whole backrest has too much of a recline angle. you can't really sit up straight like on the embody. I don't know but my back hurst on the leap v2 (completely new one, wish I could try it with the thicker and softer cushion).
Hi, just wanted to let you know that I am a HUGE fan and always loved your very thorough reviews! I have actually bought a few things from Sohnne all because of your reviews! I'd like to say thanks to you, Ahnestly, cause I bought them using your affiliate links! I purchased the Eames replica from them as well as the Superloon lamp and I couldn't be more glad that I did! Considering the amount of money I paid, Sohnne really did deliver according to my expectations! Thank you so much for your real and honest reviews. Looking forward to watching more of your videos, Cheers!
Hi Lara!! thank you SO much for the kind words and I'm so glad you're enjoying them!!!! Really appreciate your support and kind words!!!
Ordered through your link and waiting for a 2~3 weeks delivery. I'm not expecting much but I hope you are right about the new cushions.
that kiwi green looks amazing on screen
Hahaha it def pops!!
I was saving up to buy a re-manufactured, but was hesitant. Thank you, I trust your word so will buy one when I can swing it. Would you recommend the 2007-2014 version?
I would like to know this too. Idk if there's any reason to get a 2014+ version
@@static6122 and @10k Hours Gaming, I really don't know, but couldn't find any differences!
I could see the extra padding on the seat being beneficial, but is the extra foam on the backrest necessary? I'm just afraid it will ruin how the lumbar support is designed. Just curious thanks
Good question - so I've heard a number of people who really hate the way the backrest was designed on the Leap. It basically "flips" backwards before it tilts backwards. I think the extra padding hides that flip and I've had 0 issues with it. I'm sure you could reach out to David and friends and get the back pad replaced very easily if you find that you're not a fan! If you decide to pick up, please consider using my links! Helps the channel a LOT!
@@Ahnestly Gotcha. Yeah I can kind of tell what you are talking about by looking at the side profile of the back rest. Thanks for the quick response. If I'm less broke soon, I might pick one up LMAO. My autonomous ergochair 2 fabric wore completely through and into memory foam in a year and a half. So now I have to use my leather ikea Markus chair as a backup :(
Regardless of their cleaning process, you get brand new seat and back cushions & brand new fabric so it doesn't matter either way. No threat of dealing with years of other peoples sweat and booty shaming.
Appreciate the comment about the mold - their video doesnt specifically mention they use steelcases mold so I was curious if it was an exact replica with added thickness aside from their tweaks like the extra lip material for easier installation for them or if it was their own version all togerther.
I am about to order from Crandal thank you for the final piece of info i needed. I will be calling them just to double confirm tomorrow though lol
Cool cool. If you’re able to use my link would def appreciate it!!
@@Ahnestly I am using it now - i hop it tracks it for you - I dont see anything in the url that looks like a partnered code at the end to track
clicked it tho and ordering now
I wonder if Crandall gave him one of their best ones? Make it look newer and super sexy for more sales.
2:32 "Mmm it just GRABS my tushie!" 🤣
do...you.... want to grab my tushie??? :-D
I have used Ikea Hattefjäll with my own pillow on the bottom for three years. Actually I have removed native cushion from the bottom entirely, and left with only my pillow on top of hard base. And that configuration turned out to be very comfortable for my 1,8 meters and 73 kilograms. Half a year ago I have purchased used Leap V2. After tuning it became slightly more comfortable, than Hattefjäll, except handrests. Handrests were hard to fit under my compact desk, and they constantly horizontaly shifted back and forth. So anoying. In the end I have removed them and now I can agree, that Leap V2 is the best chair that I have used to date.
Uh..i did same thing with haterfjall 🙁
With pillow i could sit for 2 hours, without only 1 (maybe)..
Extremly bad chair..now considering Leap and im afraid of that tailbone pain that i could maybe experience..im 198cm tall and 105 kg
Thanks for this. Torn between Leap and Amia. Looking at Crandall and BTOD remanufactured purchase. Since I cannot sit and test them, Question, which do you prefer? The Crandall better cushioned leap V2 you are discussing or a Crandall Amia that they do not change the padding? Thanks.
Thanks for the video! Did you purchase this from Crandall with a 2007-2014 frame?
I bought this chair in 2020 from crandell and as soon as I got it, it gave me bad sciatica pain for days cause of how thin the seat pad was, so they offered to give a thicker 1 and honestly it didn't help much so I got a seat cushion, then last year they introduced there virgin foam seat cushion, so I paid 50 dollars to get that and even though it was thicker it still wasn't comfortable to me without a seat cushion, and on top of that the back rest has always gave me issues, used to be the upper back and now it hurts my hips and lower back, but I'm willing to try these upgraded cushions if they really are that much better, I'm just not sure if the seat is the same one I already have or if it's new, casue it kinda looks thicker then mine in this video, I'd like to know if it is different from the one I bought in 2021, I really want to love this chair cause so many people say it's great and btodtv said it's there favorite office chair so I bought it hoping it would help my nerve issues but unfortunately it hasn't been a great chair for me, I've thought about trying the HM aeron or the secret lab titan Evo 2022 but I can't hardly make myself spend another 500+ dollars on another chair and not know if it will help or not
You could probably sell your leap for $400-500 and then try a diff chair! I recommend going to the store and trying the aeron out though before purchasing a used one. And if you had issues with the leap, the gaming chair is prob not the way to go
Thanks for all your videos! Saw the one about the Amia being slept on and saw your comment that remanufactured leap v2 beats Amia.
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How would Remanufactured Amia, Remanufactured leap V2, and remanufactured gesture be ranked for you?
Although right now remanufactured Amia and gesture is not available and I maybe able to get a used amia way cheaper. Like 200. Thanks a lot if your able to get to this comment!
Crandall is currently running a sale on their website making the returned Leaps (returned within 14-day window and maximum 1-year old) the same price as their refurbished versions. Would you still suggest the refurb (frame from 2007-16) over the “semi-untouched” return?
When looking at the options. Do you have any thoughts/suggestions on:
The back pad.. is it worth upgrading to the crandall thicker option.. or stay with the standard pad?
The fabric.. durability wise it looks like Bioknit stands up longer but 3d Bioknit will be more breathable. My concern with the 3d bioknit is the feeling of the texture of the frabric having those multiple layers.
2:27 - Dan demonstrating the thicccccness
Great find Dan
LOL thank you!!
Just ordered this. Saw a lot of good reviews all over the internet. Looks promising.
The problem with these variations is that you don't know if it's going to work for you. So do you order the thick one from crandall only to want thinner padding. I guess it all depends on how long their return period is. Either way, it's all a headache, but once you figure it all out, your back will thank you.
Wish I'd seen this video a month ago. I bought a used Leap v2 from a furniture liquidator, and now have an order in to Crandall to replace the armrests and upholstery. The used chair plus upgrades will end up costing about the same amount as it would have to just buy the remanufactured chair from Crandall, but I have a 1 year warranty instead of 12. Oh well!
I wonder if the Crandall suffers the safe back unevenness as the factory chair...ie...the issue being that single lumbar knob on one side only.
My office chair is in good condition. It only needs a new cushion. What is your advice & where can I get it done?
It looks like you have the bioknit fabric on this chair. How do you like that compared to other fabrics? Does it stay in place? Is it more breathable than other fabrics?
I legit just ordered a factory returned Gesture from Crandall yesterday. I would have gone with a remanufactured one if they were in stock but I need a new chair fast.
Wish I knew about your affiliate link, thanks for all the great info on your channel!
Whattt!?!? Thank you SO SO SO much!!
Heya gurr, is there added cushioning on the Gesture?
Would fix my 1 issue w/ the Gesture (concrete seat), just worried the added back padding would ruin the 'hugging' lumbar.
@@Nersius hey the gesture doesn’t come with extra padding unfortunately!
@@Ahnestly Aaaagh, the chip on the Hope Diamond remains, ty for the heads up.
Thanks!
Thank you SO SO MUCH!!! I also left a note above for ya - I couldn't find any differences between those years of chairs!
Great ergonomics, but the seat padding is really disappointing. I'm around 110kg, and after about 4 months of use the padding of the chair is mostly...not gone but it's nowhere near as comfy as before, with my butt constantly feeling a bit of pain. It's definitely a firm seat in the first place, but still, needs more support or thicker foam to be honest. At least you can take the seat apart and get it reupolstered, but that's just an extra cost on top of an absurdly expensive chair. Get one second hand for half the price and re-do the foam if need be.
Hey! Watch the video because that’s what the remanufactured version is meant to do! Crandall office changes out the pad with a thicker pad on their remanufactured version
This chair makes my hips and lower back hurt. Wish the seat pan wouldn’t move up when the back moves back. Feels like I’m being pulled through the crevice of the chair.
It makes mine hurt too and I don't usally have low back pain
How good is the longevity on the extra foam padding? People say it wears down after a year or so. Also it's not covered under the 12 year warranty
Is there an off brand headrest for this chair?
Could this chair be used for someone 6'2 tall? And is this chair the best bang for your buck?
I’m 6’2 and I use a leap v2 at home. Really comfortable, got no complaints. The backrest comes up high enough to provide good shoulder support, unlike some other chairs.
@@StarHawk_ Damn, I love how helpful people are for one another here!! I appreciate you all!!!
are the armpads good from them? Amazon said they are a little harder
So, question for you @ahnestly , would you rather have a remanufactured leap v2 or amia? I was about to purchase an amia but then i saw this video!
That’s a really tough one. I think overall, the leap is the more premium chair, so would recommend that over the Amia!
@@Ahnestly thank you! You're the best
Would you take this over the amia? or maybe their remanufactured amia is the best of both?
I don't believe their Amia has more padding. I would pick this over a new Amia due to the price to performance ratio!!
The only problem with the added cushion, is it cuts off circulation under the knees. They should have only added thicker foam in the back of the seat. I think the design is flawed.
Hm that never happened to me and I have a busted knee so I’m super sensitive to that right now too. Are you sitting properly in the chair?
@@Ahnestly
Tried different heights. I would not say it makes the chair totally unusable, but it would have been better if the lip of the cushion angled downwards in the front.
@@nickskep it’s angled like that in a normal leap v2. I use a leap v2 that I bought new, seat cushion is perfect. I honestly would not want a thicker one. I find chairs with thick seat cushions uncomfortable.
@@nickskep Couple things to make sure - the seat pan edge has "2 fingers" clearance from your knee pits and make sure your knees are at or below 90 degrees with feet flat on floor (footrest can help w/ this). Again, with my knee being the way it is, I am SUPER sensitive to added pressure bc it's like lightly touching a bruise - super duper sensitive! So on my Aeron, I was like OMG this is the WORST - felt so much pressure. But on the thicker pad, felt nothing at all! It's so soft - maybe that's why?
@@Ahnestly
I do think the added cushion thickness from Crandall is better overall, as the original LEAP V2 can bottom out cause of thin cushion. I just wish it would angle down more in the front. The back part of the thicker cushion is great.
Which do you prefer between a remanufactured leap v2 or Amia from Crandall?
I’m an Amia guy…the leap hurts my back bc of the lean function!
Hey Ahnestly,
How do you rank this extra cushy Crandall version of the leap versus some of your other favorites like the Amia, Embody, Aeron, ect? I'm thinking of buying one because I liked the leap v1 highback I used to have. Currently sitting on a Gesture with Brisa fabric which is soft and comfortable but I find the lumbar and upper back support to be lacking. Thanks.
Hey! So in general, I’m not a fan of the leap v2 bc the back hurts my back for some reason (I think it’s the tilt - I like keeping my back unlocked with tension high, but the leap tilts differently than almost every chair out there)! I prefer the thicker cushion leap over the original, but in terms of my favorite, it’s still the embody. After that would be a Haworth fern. I think the Amia is super good for the price! Hope this helps, and let me know what you decide on! Please consider using my links if you decide to pick up - helps the channel a LOT!!
How would you say this version of the Leap V2 measures up to the Amia?
I have to say it beats it out...going by price alone, you get a lot more features for your money and it feels excellent!!
@@Ahnestly Interesting, thanks!
Hm good video! What are your (or anybody's) thoughts about getting the remanufactured Steelcase Amia from Crandall?
i'm a big fan of crandall office man. Their reputation is what made me reach out to them, and their knowledge and passion is what makes me recommend them wholeheartedly to everyone. Highly recommend. They introduced a thicker Amia seat pad as well. I personally don't think it needs one, but some have reported it feeling a little thinner, so it might not be a bad idea to go with one! Hope this helps, and as always, please consider using my link if you decide to pick up!
@@Ahnestly Thanks for the quick reply! And yeah I'll definitely use your link :) Any opinions about deciding between Crandall's Amia or Leap v2?
Thanks for the tip! I'm from The Netherlands (Europe), where can I get remanufactured Leap V2's around here?
I think you have to make it yourself. 🥴
Is lemon drop gold or yellow?
I wish they were in Canada!
Hello any idea how to ship it from USA to Poland ?
im struggling between getting a refrub leap v2 from crandall or buying a amia locally that is new with the plastic on the legs n for 475.
Would this chair work for someone that’s 6’3? There’s not a lot of great options for y’all guys
Check out my 2022 ultimate chair buying guide! I did place this for taller folks, but you might have better luck with chairs with a taller back!
Do you think all of this applies to the Gesture as well?
The cleanliness, price, and warranty apply, but I do not believe they add more cushion to the gesture! Hope this helps! If you decide to pick up, please consider using my links!!
Any "good" headset options for the Leap?
on the officechairs subreddit someone made a 3d printed adapter for the Atlas Aeron headrest, that's probably your highest comfort value option, there's also an official leap v2 headrest but it's notoriously not great
anyone experienced upper back/cervical neck pain from the leap v2? this chair kills my upper back; i can't sit on it for more than 30 minutes
but they are $344 brand new on eBay. Why are you saying they are $1200?
Lol they are NOT brand new at $344. Trust me.
@@Ahnestly yeah your right it was refurb. but still. they sold like hundreds of chairs at that price. its still half the price as the refurb you suggested
@@mike-oh7pz did you watch the video? I explained in depth why it’s priced higher
Or watch this video for more info
How to Buy a Used Steelcase Leap + Buying Guide!
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what's that stool called? is it nice?
Use These Chairs for MORE ENERGY!!! - All33, Capisco HÅG, QOR360
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I review it in here. I like it a lot! I have a coupon code in the description of that video!
The extra padding keeps my feet from comfortably sitting on the floor. Because of that, this Leap 2 has been extremely uncomfortable for me and causes a pinch in my lower back.
I really do not like this chair. It punishes you for not sitting like a proper nerd.
That said, if anyone has a life hack to help me get my feet on the floor properly, I will love you forever.
Would a footrest work? ruclips.net/video/aF01U4_gzZ0/видео.html
You lost me at spend $300 extra dollars lol all of you guys are insane
Can you sit in this chair cross legged?
yup!
go online and read about how absolutely bad they are, they seem to come in about the same shape as the leap v1 high rise I bought on marketplace for $50. I almost bought one from crandall before I read post after post of their terrible customer service and broken down products
I just ran a search on Reddit from the past year and most people are super satisfied and/or David responded to them directly if they had issues.
@@Ahnestly the very first good review i clicked on had 18 karma
@@Ahnestly the review named "Disappointed in Crandall Office Furnitre" has 83k karma
@@Steve-i1q I’m not sure what that’s supposed to mean
@@Steve-i1q karma is about the user, not the post? In the thread, there are a ton of people who commented saying they had a great experience and David Crandall himself reached out to try and resolve the issue (which seems to have been resolved with a free return per their policy).
Sorry but I got two Leaps. One v1 and v2 for only $50!!!
Nothing wrong except gas cylinder, which I will replace later. Couple of straps and it holds where I want it. I plan to refurbish both of them. Need help finding the parts!
Little too much free advertisement for Crandall on this channel. If you are not sponsored by them, you ought to be.
What you don't see is that I have been screwed over by MANY greedy companies while doing this youtube thing...Crandall Office has been one of the handful of companies that puts integrity and our relationship before profit. I'd recommend them any day.
Hope this makes sense!
How does the frame look on the remanufactured chairs? Any significant dings or scratches?
I got the remanufactured one and overall the frame is nice, but there were very noticeable paint chipping at the legs of the chair. It doesn't bother me that much since I am just sitting on it. If I could go back I would rather buy a used HM embody.
@@Ed-ch4wq thanks! I just ordered a remanufactured Amia through BTOD, since they had them in stock. Expected by the end of January, I'm excited
Dang- this is just a commercial. Fooled me for a minute...
How is this a commercial? It’s not sponsored, I legitimately love these guys. I talk with them regularly and share thoughts about chairs. Look them up on Reddit or anywhere - nothing but glowing reviews.
He was very upfront about his affiliations. If you were fooled, I'mma say that's on you.
Buy a steamer for $20 and steam any chair you buy if you are paranoid 🤷♂ People sit on furniture at offices everyday that tons of people have sat in for years, ditto for hotels, sleep in beds that thousands of people have slept in at hotels, sit in furniture at their friends homes that have been used for years. You will be fine, you won't die if you sit in someone else's "booty juices". LOL 😂That being said the remanufactured chairs to seem to be nice and worth the money.
Very true, BUT, there are also lots of scandals about what people do and don't do when they clean those sheets in those hotels (and even cups!).
@@Ahnestly I've traveled a lot, like a lot lot, enough to rack up over a million Hilton Honors earned miles from stays here in America and overseas and I am still alive and never caught anything. LOL
I’ll need to test this theory for myself…please send over your points. Kthx. Hahahaha yeah I don’t think anyones gonna die, but it’s just kinda gross!
What may be acceptable to some may not to others, Sitting in a chair in public to me is different from what I would buy for myself, bring home and have to live with.
Booty, booty, booty, booty rockin everywhere
Yo I just got my chair in the mail from crandalloffice.
The chair u have in the video looks like the seat cushion is 2x thicker than the one I got sent.
Is there something I'm missing here?
Did you get a leap v2 and is it the remanufactured one? And did you choose the extra padded seat option? They only do this for the remanufactured leap v2
@@Ahnestlyyes, I bought via the link in the description. There was only one option for the seat cushion. If you take a quick look at the one on the website from ur link vs the green one in this vid. You should also notice how much thicker the seat cushion is in this video.
@@jiffjifferson5365 take a look at your receipt again. You’re sure you got a remanufactured leap v2, not an authorized return/factory returned model? I have a few links so it might be possible you got a different one? If you’re 100% sure, please reach out to crandalloffice because something is def off
See this video: the padding is extra thick ruclips.net/video/xfCMf86AhPc/видео.html
I’ve noticed that they don’t always have accurate pictures of the stuff they’re selling and sometimes reuse pictures, so that shouldn’t throw you off too much.
Let me know how this resolves, since I really want to make sure the companies I work with do right by folks!
@@Ahnestly thanks for the quick response.
Ill update in a couple weeks on my experience.
Their customer service is pretty good.
Shipping was fast (I'm east coast)
Price was very reasonable
Chair parts look very fresh and clean.
I just got a remanufactured Amia from Crandall and I couldn't be happier. I might get a Leap V2 and give the Amia to my wife.
Nice!!! Glad you love it! Have you tired the leap before? It feels quite different from the Amia. Please consider using my links if you purchase another!
@@Ahnestly I will! I haven’t tried the leap yet, is there a store or something where I can sit in one?