A doctor told me I’m sitting wrong - Razer Iskur V2

[@filpoamati]

I was wondering where Colton was. Nice to see Linus lets him out of the dungeon once in a while

[@lurick]

Got to make sure he gets all the tax write-offs he can!

[@MindstabThrull]

Oh that's easy. He got fired, and then hired back for this one video, obviously. And he'll get fired again soon!

[@prajwalnegi]

Colton's fired

[@gavriloking5637]

It's not nice. I hope he stays in the dungeon forever this time ~

[@emerald39]

He is getting smaller due to vitamin deficiency

[@meta7517]

The doctor's advice was actually very helpful. Thanks for that

[@TijmenvandenHeuvel]

But why didnt he have socks on

[@kcis5940]

​@@TijmenvandenHeuvelfor the appeal

[@1HP]

​@@TijmenvandenHeuvel Cause I was at home

[@lsgPH]

Eyyy Colton still employed.

[@egegures]

He was fired again after this video

[@SuperNesus]

​@@egeguresthey rehired him as their house doctor :,D

[@notmayo]

Watching this i kept thinking this looked just like my secret lab chair and as the video kept going on i kept looking back and forth at my chair and the razer in the video. They’re essentially the same chair.

[@fabiodellagiustina]

Exactly!

[@Naith123]

I just got a Titan evo 2 days ago and was like that is exactly what I did

[@Jzwiz]

They r all the same chair, nexus did a video on going and fake placing an order to get one made and its the same few companies in china making them, cost em $65 to make it

[@AlexVidalD]

I have the secret lab and I recently tried the Razer and the Razer is more comfortable since it does not "hug" you as much like a racing seat. That being said, they are both probably made in the same factory for a fraction of what they charge.

[@PhatOof]

@@Jzwiz That's not really true. GN looked at the cheaper ones, they didn't have a single higher end 'gaming chair' there. (E.g. SecretLab, Razer.) I think everyone should just buy steelcase, but that video was not unbiased. It very heavily went on the 'cheap gaming chair' end of the spectrum. The more expensive ones are objectively far better. But you should still buy an office chair. The one GN got made was complete garbage. SecretLabs are alright.

[@Joedad000]

Crazy, theres a few brands out there that look like they get their main parts like the tilt mechanism and all that come from the same factory, with their own backrest and features. I suppose they probably do come from the same place essentially.....

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Yep, the same OEMs produce these common parts. I'm pretty sure Gamers Nexus made a great video about this a few years ago.

[@imjody]

Yeah, like my CAD$900 Secret Labs chair that I regret buying. A huuuuge waste of money when I could have gotten a cheaper chair with all the same features for like $150, or $50 used. Bleh. Gunna try and make this Secret Labs chair last the rest of my entire life just to make it worth it. 😆

[@MeowjinBoo]

yes, i have a friend in the industry and 1 factory makes all gaming chairs.

[@PhatOof]

@@StardustLegacyFighter That's not really true. GN looked at the cheaper ones, they didn't have a single higher end 'gaming chair' there. (E.g. SecretLab, Razer.) I think everyone should just buy steelcase, but that video was not unbiased. It very heavily went on the 'cheap gaming chair' end of the spectrum. The more expensive ones are objectively far better. But you should still buy an office chair. The one GN got made for them was complete garbage. SecretLabs are alright.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

​​@@PhatOofYeah, they did have a look at cheap gaming chairs, instead of only focusing on high end ones, but I think that's because the vast majority of ppl do buy cheap gaming chairs. However, that doesn't mean Razer and Secretlab don't use the same OEMs to source parts for their chairs, especially since both have factories in China. The quality of the parts are decent, but it's a moot point, because we know that they don't hold up as well when compared to most mid tier to high end office chairs.

[@JAK_EDITS.]

God I fuckin’ missed Colton 8:08

[@drdaddy777]

Razers warranty was a nightmare on my Iskur. The tilt mechanism welds were poorly done and it took them 4 months to send a replacement.

[@Marbeary]

I wish we could have a long video about Physical Therapist and teach what is the best chair, keyboard and desk arrangement for specific person with height and size.

[@imjody]

Want want want! It wasn't until my 30s that my back started to have feeling (as in, I know it's there and it let's me know it's there.) When I was younger, I never once thought about my back, because it never gave me any bad feelings. 😆

[@Wolsk]

"All gaming chairs are kinda the same to me." Hoffman was so real for that

[@jwags24]

Wow a gaming chair that looks like all other gaming chairs.

[@AndrewPL5]

LUMBAR SUPPORT!!! That is in basically NO other gaming chair.

[@RikiGuitarist]

I might've gotten this chair, but bonded leather is a deal breaker for me. That leather will flake and peel in a few years.

[@dominicbeltz9057]

Fabric is offered

[@Luck-r9l]

i learned something, thanks for bringing the doc on.

[@gagnarork]

"doc"

[@1HP]

@@gagnarork I am a real physical therapist though :(

[@BustaChimes]

They used a lot of the same parts at Secret Labs I see. Like those arm rests are exactly the same as the 2024 models

[@imjody]

And Secret Labs' arm rests are actually horrendous; especially for a CAD$900 freakin' chair! >_< I bought one and regret it... The arm rests feel like they're from a $25 chair. They're not even solid; they wiggle every single way and it was this way right out of the box. These things aren't built well at all. Companies are just jumping on the band wagon of creating "premium" products for gamers, but aren't actually creating "premium" products. Just their price tags are premium. Never again with a Secret Labs chair. Such garbage. Worth like $250 max! Not the $900 I spent.

[@BustaChimes]

@@imjody that's cap as hell. I got an XL 2024 model and it's easily the sturdiest chair I ever had. I'm 6'6" and like 280 pounds normal ass chairs start squeaking within a month of owning them. I've bought many $300-500 chair and the secret lab one I have now is by far the best. I will agree the normal arm rests aren't super plush but I got the memory foam up graded ones and they are a dream. My arm rests also wiggle the least out of any chair I've owned with moveable arm rests. You must have gotten a dud or somethin.

[@green_beard_87]

Looks just like every other "copy, paste" gaming chair.. Buy an office chair or executive chair if you're looking for comfort :D

[@MrDimitrija]

You failed to mention the most important difference to the Iskur v1 as far as I can see, and the reason I went for the Enki instead of the original Iskur. From this video, it looks like there are no more "wings" on the seat, you know, those wings on the side of the seat with metal bars on them that push your thighs towards the inside. From the video it looks like they are now soft, same as the Enki, which is a big improvement, and honestly the biggest improvement from v1. Weird you never mentioned it, it was the single deciding factor for me not buying the original.

[@danieljames500]

this is such a good idea to make a chair unboxing more interesting, great job!

[@lolhaxsor]

The iskur I bought only lasted a year and a half now it’s making creaking noises and the seems are coming apart… wouldn’t advice

[@TheBoredPersons]

Ngl, looks like the iskur is made right from the same factory that secretlabs uses, or they're using SL as their supplier???? the parts are identical and even the stitching language is basically almost a clone. I assume this is mainly due to same factory but that's REALLY close looks/shape and definitely part wise.

[@daleykun]

8:43 - doc starts by getting him to lower chair - immediately puts it back up...

[@GardeninT00l]

To defend the doctor here. He told him to lower his chair so he can give an example of how the angles of the legs are supposed to be and feet fully planted on the ground. When he tells him to raise the chair back up. He's giving him use cases of why foot rests are important in the event desks are too high compared to the user. You can see the foot rest soon after he says this to make up for the lack of height. He's still sitting in the ideal position this way even after raising the height to match the desk.

[@GDRobbye]

Because the standard desk height is too goddamn high and I don't understand why. From looking at various desks I noticed most of them are around 74 cm tall, but this is too high. At that height, you have to lift up your chair to the max, which in most cases means you're barely touching the ground with your feet so you also need a footrest. I'm 1.85m tall, so not short by any means.

[@imjody]

@@GDRobbye wow, just checked how low my $300 "SHW Adjustable Desk" lowers, and it hits 70.5cm, which seems low enough for a child! I'm 6 foot tall, and my preferred desk height is 75cm. I definitely agree with you that 74cms should not be the absolute minimum for one of these desk; way too high.

[@tyrsia]

I lean forward over my desk when concentrating, whether on a game or work. I try to remind myself to sit up straight but start leaning forward as soon as I stop thinking about it.

[@noredine]

Colton, Professional Sitter

[@cKST2.0]

I have a V1 Iskur and the lumbar support changed my life...working 9+ hours a day in a sitting position, I started having lower backache and my feet were numb prior to this chair, so yeah, it's a good buy, although it's quite pricy at retail ( I got mine on BF sale for roughly €250)

[@Deron8564]

What?! I came for a chair review and also got a few pointers on proper chair height. Turns out I had been setting my old Iskur chair at the wrong height for the last two years. I want those two years of my life back. Not your fault, though. Thanks for bringing on the doc. And thanks for showing the assembly steps.

[@laurikvo]

Simple and effective tips from the doc, thanks for bringin him in and that "your best posture is your next posture" advice is great. I found the same tip a few years ago when looking for a new chair that are designed with that in mind. They are not usually the most comfortable but offer many posture options and encourage you to be active. Those kind of chairs will be my choice whenever possible from now on.

[@ProVisionOman]

i actually really like colton on camera. he has immensely grown on me (and presumptively gotten so much better at hosting/appearing)

[@Christian_Johansson]

Dr. Hwu needs his own tv serie, where he travels around and save victims of bad posture 🤗

[@1HP]

I'm down

[@RyuFelinshire]

650 dollar chair with a 3 year warranty is pretty bad. You can get into one of the cheaper Herman Millers on sale for that much. Their extended warranty to make it a 5-year at least doesn't cost money, just posting to social media with a picture.

[@topmandog1]

omg its colton!!

[@Thisandthat8908]

Lewis Hamilton told me, i don't need a car seat in my gaming loft....

[@chriscrouse3918]

Probably breaks 2 days after the warranty is up, like every other Razer product.

[@justinmm1988]

Ive had 3 gaming chairs over the years, 2 from secret labs and 1 from dxracer...im done! They are all hard as a rock, my butt literally falls asleep if I sit still in mine for more than 30mins...and they don't last...the armrest on the secret labs all started peeling and cracking, and the pu leather on the seat started peeling away after 2 years...same for the dxracer! ...maybe im just spending way too much time in them? (8hrs minimum a day) ...but with how much they cost I can't keep getting a new 1 every 3 years cause by 3 years they look like someone used them for 10 years! And with the secret labs armrest they don't keep them in stock, and when they are you find out they aren't stocked in the USA and there is only 1 shipping option which was like $30+

[@allenellisdewitt]

Honestly, really cool that you had an actual doctor on to talk about it

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

He has a Doctorate, but he's technically not a MD.

[@punking262]

Colton looks like a guy who has stolen a doctor’s coat, so he can sneak into a hospital and murder a patient.

[@SirVang]

So when is the budget chair episode coming? No one's got 700 to spend on a chair

[@MichaelSkinner-e9j]

Posture is a real thing. I’m with you, I don’t really have any kind of “real” aches and pains, but my lower back KILLS me at times when I try to bend, to the point where I lay down most of the time when I’m not at work (if I can) Just to recuperate and not be in pain later. I really don’t game very much at all. - Most of the time I try to keep my spine straight at work, or lay down for relief (like when I’m watching your video right now, laying down) The only thing that I would love would be an inversion table. Or something that would put me upside down. That way I could straighten out my spine with gravity:-/

[@pr11mus19]

sure wish they make xl versio of this one and make pillow magnetic or then secretlab to copy their pillow and back

[@NaoKeysVT]

Doc spoke about posture super realistically. Appreciate that

[@Yakikitsu]

I was thinking to get this one but bought the Enki, because I think the Iskur is just a tad stiffer than Enki when I tried them both out which Enki also has another type of leather.. Enki is like "let's chill and play!" type of chair meanwhile Iskur is like "POSTURE! now let's get into it!"

[@uzentan720]

Nah - Y'all gotta try the Razer Iskur V2. The tilt mechanics and lumbar support system is different from other gaming chair brands.

[@MakoSDV]

Cool to have an actual PT doctor talk about seating posture briefly. I always have to remove the armrests from office chairs because they never go low enough (short torso + long arms). I should also get adjustable height desks.

[@gagnarork]

"doctor"

[@visi0n14]

these gaming chairs are the opposite of ergonomic

[@Draxi_1]

This makes my original Iskur that I'm sitting on like a "beta test". The right arm rest is loose since day one and there are no screws I can tighten more, it must be something structural inside. It started squeaking after few months and after 3 years the "leather" is starting to break and it feels like it'll soon completely apart.

[@Jakef100f]

Is it sturdy enough for two people to sit on it at the same time?

[@Romoredux]

I know we tend to make fun of these EXPENSIVE CHAIRS. Heck I used to but I turned 40 this year and decided to try a Herman Miller Embody and I'M SO GLAD I DID. 1) I'm 6 foot 4 inches tall so this is the FIRST CHAIR THAT FITS MY BODY! 2) My back "problems" are GONE after only 3 months in the Embody. WE SPEND 1/3 OF OUR LIFE SLEEPING, MORE THAN 1/3 WORKING AND THAT MEANS SITTING FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE. *Invest in your Posture*.

[@falcie7743]

I feel like this is Redditor simulator. "The doctor told me this so now I'm an expert and I can tell you how you're wrong"

[@P1XeLIsNotALittleSquare]

8:50 this is the problem with most desks. They designed for writing on a piece of paper, not for pc with keyboard and mouse.

[@NicCrimson]

12:00 Isn't it Parallel to the floor and Perpendicular to the lower leg?

[@ramtinnazeryan]

it's not 4D! The correct term is 4 axes adjustment. I don't know if Razer marketing decided on this name or what but it is the wrong term.

[@ellipsis6666]

dang that interlacing is nutty. did anyone mention this to the nice doctor?

[@JashtonnFS]

Is it a coincidence that this "doctor" is using the exact same chair being demonstrated in this short circuit?? seems odd that that "doctor", who you haven't suggested was independently sourced, is using the exact same chair. Can you explain? I am happy to be proven wrong, but it looks pretty sus to me.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

He's literally in one of Razer's promotional videos about this chair, lol.

[@CybrSlydr]

Really liked having the doctor on - posture is something I should pay more attention to.

[@Kappi1997]

Don't know how to feel about having the "DR" on that is on Razers advertisment page

[@TheKing-fo4xo]

The doctor said "for the next 2.5 hours" like it was big meanwhile me hitting the 12 hour mark as I am commenting and waiting in queue for my next battle in war thunder

[@MeowjinBoo]

I bought the iskur v1 based on your review, and it's possibly the worst chair ive ever used, and i've had 2 pistons fail even though im not past the rated support weight. razer's RMA was also not a pleasant experience.

[@jayjay17mo]

It’s good to see Colton once again get out of probationary period for 65th time of being rehired

[@NoFailer]

Nothing beats a good office chair. You pay a lot for the word "gaming" in a "gaming chair".

[@8bithavok]

I find you typically pay a lot more for the word "office" than you do for the word "gaming" when it comes to chairs.

[@ThisLuvee]

​@@8bithavok Maybe for the warranty. Office chairs typically offer 10-15 years of warranty compared to something like this Razer chair at 3 years.

[@PhatOof]

Not really, generally it's a discount. Office chairs are far better - but are expensive

[@El_duderino87]

I paid 1500 for my herman miller and i don’t regret it. Yes it’s expensive but i sit more than 30h per week on it. So it better be good for me. Im not 20 anymore :-)

[@8bithavok]

@@El_duderino87 I wish I could afford a Herman Miller but I'm stuck with this awful secretlab. I'll at least be getting an Aeron at work soon though

[@diogopinheiro1664]

Hello, I know I probably won't get answers but ok, I'm 1.93 meters tall and I would like to know about a good chair because everything I try seems to be small.

[@lande.r1]

I wasn’t excepting to learn about posture today, good stuff!

[@RathOX]

Just buy steelcase or HM

[@kharkaroto9486]

Iskur v1 is not comfortable (fake leather version). The seat cushion is extremely hard and I keep slipping forward and end up in a slouched position after a few minutes.

[@zodiacfml]

yeah, this V2 exactly fixes the awful glaring problem with the V1. We have the V1 here in the house, and no one wants to use it except they gave it to my niece. First two seconds I sat on one, it's exactly obviuosly the no lumbar support. You are better off sitting on a cheap PVC plastic chair for a couple of dollars. This brand needs to go away.

[@MichaelSkinner-e9j]

I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve never had any problems with my shoulders or upper back. I’ve always had problems with my lower back. Specifically above my pelvis. I was always at risk for scoliosis or other back problems. Now that I’m older, I’m just dealing with those musculo skeletal issues (related to abdominal defects) The fact I’m 42 and still functioning OK says a lot. I’m just trying to be careful with my lumbar spine right now:-/ I need to not sit most of the time now . I don’t have the luxury of A) a chiropractor B) a massage therapist and C) additional income to ameliorate those issues (swimming is naturally easier on the spine) If I had the money, I would have a standing desk. I realize now a regular sitting desk is just not tenable now

[@Plivious]

"The best posture is your next posture" is an incredible important advice for preventing all kinds of orthopedic illnesses

[@CheradenZakalwe]

This started like a short circuit but ended like a main channel video

[@darioatanasov8113]

me watching this while one leg is on the desk, the other crossed under my butt, laid back with the back support pushing my spine up, looking like the letter W in real life "oh ye, good posture is always needed.." *insert clown emoji here*

[@pigletBR]

Colton is actually so funny!

[@LooKingG00d]

This is basically a more expensive DX Racer Craft

[@KeyAtoms]

I sat more comfortably by the end of the video

[@AustralianMurderTurtle]

Due to Colton checking out the Iskur v1, I bought one.

[@vhol93]

Super great tips from the doc !

[@DarthJager100]

It's always fun to see Colton again... and that he still has a job. Haha!

[@27hdyx6b3ym3w]

Missed you Colton!!

[@Techbusted]

this session was super helpful

[@Mateus_Longo]

Idk how many times i've pointed this out, yall know what the tarkov devs said abboit keeping the player in a constant state of disconfort? Warthunder does the same thing, gaijin aint nice.

[@user-neo71665]

I see they still aint figured out what window Colton is still sneaking into.

[@gregorkalan7575]

Is this just a rebranded secret lab chair?

[@Kaizagade]

"we didnt cover that in training" xD

[@sirkingjamz101]

I dont see how the pre installed screws are helpful when you have to remove them anyways

[@phucnguyen0110]

Yay Colton is employed again!

[@CHWK26]

Nice one Colton

[@PhiLLyPhiLLz]

I think office chairs are better than gaming chairs.

[@KageBlink]

My man

[@Twistshock]

Man, I sit cross-legged in my chair, not sure what to do with this advice.

[@imjody]

Gaming chairs are a scam, lol. I bought a Secret Labs chair because of LMG, and boy, do I ever feel like it was a massive waste of money. CAD$900+ for a chair that is no better than a $150 chair I could of purchased from Staples. Never again.

[@InterstellarTaco]

Idk I get the logic. But I've had various desk chairs, and the Titan XL hits different for me. I'm also 6' tall and build like a refrigerator so maybe that's just me.

[@cthulpiss]

That V2 pillow looks a lot better then V1. Doh.

[@jakekarma]

I just want a chair that makes me NOT sit like a goblin and doesnt make my ass numb but then again with a good posture I feel too far away from my screen to be able to fully get into the game

[@jdselders8010]

Colton is an absolute menace. Gets fired but still shows up to assemble office furniture. Now he's even putting on a lab coat and playing doctor with the staff.

[@user-tq7bq3qf3k]

Imagine paying almost a thousand dollars for a chair, when a good office chair goes for under 100.

[@LiamOLuachra]

I see Colton's been re-hired again.

[@TheGFS]

Interesting video , as I've been looking at chairs for the last week or so trying to decide what i want... Maybe now I go for ergonomics and good posture ;D who knows

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

I'd avoid a gaming chair, and instead get a proper ergonomic office chair. I almost made a huge mistake by buying the Secretcrap Titan, but thankfully I came across videos from reputable furniture experts on KZbin and up getting the Aeron. I've had it for 2 years now, and it's been amazing. You don't need to spend a huge amount of money on a good chair, but just make sure it's got a synchro tilt with a range of different adjustments.

[@TheGFS]

@@StardustLegacyFighter yeah im not gonna buy a gaming char, i dont like how most of them look and they also dont look like they are comfortable.. But at least now i know my desk is a bit to high so i might lower it or get a foot rest :)

[@Reanox1]

Thx doc

[@JaredSVX]

I sit exactly like Hoffmann 😂

[@freedomdst]

lmao, a doctor not bought by razer would first tell you to ditch the gaming chair, they are horrible for your back, they dont have the correct shape since its cheaper to buid them flat and add something that attempts to be lumbar support.

[@arcstar000]

All these chairs have plastic arm rests, no leather??!

[@trbdann2]

Not sure why Colton is being corrected, he says perpendicular as in, your legs make a 90° angle. Same meaning as I suppose he's being corrected to mean parallel to... the chair? Make more sense to me how he says it. Don't fire him pls

[@adiariel6726]

i see the doctor and he's like half of my size and weight and I'm thinking damn, ill never sit the right way😓 my back is already half dead we're not built for this lifestyle

[@braydenlundy3850]

I love my iskur xl v1 so I have high hopes for this one 😊

[@Z4KIUS]

the chair is either full mesh or bad, there are no other options

[@rosstemby1347]

They have doctors for chairs now? Do they look at chair surveys and audits?

[@themice42]

that PhD really needs foot orthotics