At the end of the last century, the concept of gamer caused confusion among many people. A relatively small group of teenagers knew about this subculture, which regularly disappeared in the basement for many hours, often for the whole night, causing heated discussions of grannies on benches at the entrances. Just after some five to ten years, the term gamer was recognized by almost every1. The era of video games in the first decade of the 21st century has reached its peak. Designers and engineers finally realized that yesterday's red-eyed teenage geeks suddenly turned out to be very solvent young people, ready for their hobby (and for some, the elite, for the sake of their profession) to invest substantial sums not only in the stuffing of the system unit, but and in various peripheries.
The market did not sleep. Already at the beginning of the second decade, chairs created specifically for gamers began to appear on the mass market. It is impossible to overestimate their importance. Only a complete amateur (I want to say it harder, but the format of the material does not allow), who absolutely does not care about his health, who is not worried about scoliosis developing from constant stoop and lack of proper back support, can declare that gaming chairs are just marketing, I’m on I’ll sit in an ordinary office chair.
Now there are many companies on the market offering you convenient gaming solutions. All of them differ in key parameters: build quality, quality of materials and price. The minimum adequate cost of a gaming chair starts from 13-15,000 rubles. For this money, you will get a more or less good product that will have to be changed after six months or a year of use. This usually includes various Chinese brands that steal designs from more famous market representatives. For such products, the gas lift quickly breaks down, the upholstery is worn or even torn, the wheels crumble-in general, you can use it, but not for long.
If you are not interested in shelling out 15,000 rubles a couple of times a year to buy new chairs, I recommend that you pay attention to more solid specimens. Today we will talk about the massive, strong and reliable gaming throne ZONE 51 ARMADA.
Packing and scope of delivery
Be prepared for the fact that the box in which ZONE 51 ARMADA will be brought to you weighs almost 30 kilograms. The volume of the parcel is 85x73x36 mm, that is, it will be very problematic for people of short stature and arm span to drag it alone, especially since there are no handles on the box. Packing from a dense cardboard, black color with a golden big logo of the company and other technical information.
Inside, we see a densely packed package, carefully wrapped in shock-absorbing film, which includes:
- Backrest based on a 1.5 mm thick rigid metal frame-frame made of carbon steel using robotic welding. For the filler, the company's designers used a special cold curing foam with a density of 60 kg/m3. Finishing-a combination of wear-resistant eco-leather and dense suede, also resistant to abrasion. Keep in mind right away: if a cat lives in the house, then the suede areas will have to be regularly cleaned of wool, as it instantly settles there.
On the top center of the back there is an embossed company logo, and on the left insert there is the name ZONE 51. It looks stylish and does not stand out from the general exterior of the chair.
For added comfort, a special eco-leather lumbar pillow filled with soft material with shape memory is included. It is attached to the back through special holes at the bottom of the base with an elastic strap on the carabiner.
To support the head, a small pillow is provided, which clings to the top of the chair on a belt. The material is the same as the lumbar pillow.
- Seat made from the same materials as the backrest. It is important that the seating depth, taking into account the backrest, but without the lumbar pillow, is 370 mm. It is very convenient for people over 175 cm tall. On the reverse side, you can see solid metal staples fastening the upholstery to the steel frame.
On the right side of the seat there is a backrest adjustment knob. The maximum backrest angle is 180 degrees according to the passport, but I personally did not lower it below 160 degrees.
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The armrests are securely attached to the metal frame of the seat right from the factory, for which I want to say thank you-less fuss with assembly. The armrests themselves are made in 4D format-they can be adjusted in height, depth of departure back and forth, in breadth and depth and in the angle of rotation. In addition, they are wide enough, which creates additional comfort when using them while playing with a gamepad.
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Unlike cheaper models of chairs (where they use a regular top gun), ZONE 51 ARMADA uses a massive and expensive multi-block as a base-a rocking mechanism. It allows you to adjust in detail the rigidity of the swing, the height of the chair, the angle of inclination and secure fixation. It must be screwed to the seat frame with four massive bolts.
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The support of the structure is represented by a five-beam metal base, on which five 75-mm paired wheels are attached. The arms are flat, which allows you to put your foot on them if you feel more comfortable that way.
Separately, it is worth highlighting the wheels of the chair-they are made of soft polyurethane. This material is used to preserve floor coverings and reduce noise during movement. There is no rotation lock.
The gas lift of the fourth class BIFMA from ANDCOREA is responsible for lifting the chair. Thanks to the high seat, there is no point in raising the chair to a maximum height of 80 mm, unless, of course, you are not a giant at all. To protect lubricants, a protective plastic cover is attached to the gas lift.
Completes the layout of a pair of plastic pads to hide the hinges of the chair and backrest and a set of nuts and a wrench for self-assembly.
You can get the most detailed information about this chair on the official website of the company.
Assembly
Self-assembly of the chair will take you a maximum of half an hour, and this is provided that you have never done this before. The instruction is as detailed and understandable as possible, the key fits without problems, and the course of the bolts is not so long-tea, we do not twist cheap plywood.
We start with the wheels and base. There should be no problems at this stage. Everything is fixed quickly, with almost no resistance. Next, we put a gas lift and a protective cover for it in the base. Let's move on to the seat. Fortunately, as mentioned earlier, the armrests are already screwed here, which saves you a lot of time. We take the multiblock, we position it correctly relative to the seat (there are hints, you can’t go wrong). We fasten with four bolts and put the whole system on a gas lift. Check if the seat sits securely on the base.
Let's go to the back. Below you can see metal hinges that need to be bolted to the seat. Since the company's engineers made sure that all the parts fit together like a glove, you will not have any problems in order to catch the grooves. Simply place the backrest vertically against the seat, align the holes at the bottom and bolt on. At the end, close the loops with plastic overlays. Everyone, congratulations, you did it!
Game of Thrones
Calling ZONE 51 ARMADA a gaming chair doesn’t turn my tongue. This is a real throne! Throne for the PC boyar. The design looks monolithic and impressive. Sitting in it, you will immediately feel all the care of the designers and engineers of the company, who tried for you and your health.
I am a very large man with a height of 184 centimeters. People like me will understand perfectly well what a real problem it is to find the right gaming chair for yourself. In this case, according to the passport, the gas lift can withstand a load of up to 150 kilograms, which is more than enough. The width of the seat and back is exactly what I needed-there is no pressure in the hips and shoulders, while you feel soft support. But it is worth noting that I removed the lumbar pillow, as it turned out to be uncomfortable for me.
The quality of the seams does not cause doubts and fears that in a couple of months it will all spread. And thanks to customizable armrests, you can tailor the chair specifically for you.
This chair does not have any obvious shortcomings. I've been using it for two months now and I'm completely satisfied. Yes, skeptics may argue that such a product should be judged at least six months later. But I am sure that in six months I will not take back my words.
Your back, shoulders and lower back will thank you so much that you decided to take care of them and chose the ZONE 51 ARMADA gaming chair for this. The price of this gaming throne is based around 23,000 rubles.
Definitely recommend to buy!
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