noblechairs claim that the EPIC is capable of supporting a person weighing up to 180KG (roughly 28 stone), which certainly backs up their talk about solid build quality and superior materials used.
Moving onto comfort, the EPIC provides a surprising amount of comfort, despite the relatively thin cushion on the bottom section. The open-cell foam provides more support and better longevity than traditional foam, helping to retain its shape after prolonged use. The cushioning on the back is also thinner than expected, but surprisingly comfortable.
The provided cushions, one for around the neck/head area, and one for lumbar support, are handy when using the chair for its intended office purpose, improving posture and keeping the spine straight. When using the chair for lounging and playing games, removing the lumbar cushion helps you to relax into the chair, with it reclined somewhat.
The PU leather feels cool to the touch, which isn’t so pleasant in the winter months, but when the warm weather arrives, and with the thermal properties of the cold-formed foam, I’m sure we’ll all be glad of it. PU leather, noblechairs claims, is also easier to clean than genuine leather.
The tilting mechanism’s resistance can be adjusted using a large handle under the chair, towards the front. This enables users of different weights and sizes to use the chair without issue. Speaking of sizes, the height of the chair is adjustable from around 500mm to 600mm, using the handle under the chair, to the right. However, for shorter users, noblechairs also sell a pair of shorter pistons, one measuring -15mm and the other -30mm. The back of the chair can be adjusted from 90° (vertical) to 135°, which when combined with the 14° from the rocking mechanism, essentially results in a horizontal chair. Who doesn’t dream of a lie down in the office?
Finally, the 4D armrests are excellent. They click into place and stay there with that “German precision” that we’ve been looking for. They’re solid and offer incredible flexibility. The height can be adjusted from 285mm to 370mm, width can be adjusted 10mm either way, forward and backwards to up 50mm and angled 13° in either direction.
Moving onto comfort, the EPIC provides a surprising amount of comfort, despite the relatively thin cushion on the bottom section. The open-cell foam provides more support and better longevity than traditional foam, helping to retain its shape after prolonged use. The cushioning on the back is also thinner than expected, but surprisingly comfortable.
The provided cushions, one for around the neck/head area, and one for lumbar support, are handy when using the chair for its intended office purpose, improving posture and keeping the spine straight. When using the chair for lounging and playing games, removing the lumbar cushion helps you to relax into the chair, with it reclined somewhat.
The PU leather feels cool to the touch, which isn’t so pleasant in the winter months, but when the warm weather arrives, and with the thermal properties of the cold-formed foam, I’m sure we’ll all be glad of it. PU leather, noblechairs claims, is also easier to clean than genuine leather.
The tilting mechanism’s resistance can be adjusted using a large handle under the chair, towards the front. This enables users of different weights and sizes to use the chair without issue. Speaking of sizes, the height of the chair is adjustable from around 500mm to 600mm, using the handle under the chair, to the right. However, for shorter users, noblechairs also sell a pair of shorter pistons, one measuring -15mm and the other -30mm. The back of the chair can be adjusted from 90° (vertical) to 135°, which when combined with the 14° from the rocking mechanism, essentially results in a horizontal chair. Who doesn’t dream of a lie down in the office?
Finally, the 4D armrests are excellent. They click into place and stay there with that “German precision” that we’ve been looking for. They’re solid and offer incredible flexibility. The height can be adjusted from 285mm to 370mm, width can be adjusted 10mm either way, forward and backwards to up 50mm and angled 13° in either direction.
