In Search of Comfortable Gig Seating
Readers weigh in with their picks
A In reference to LaVonne Senn’s problem with finding comfortable seating when going from gig to gig, I would highly recommend the Ergo Cush by AlliMed ([800] 225-2610). This is a wedge that helps support proper posture. One side is stiff and the other a little softer; on low or soft chairs I sit on the stiff side and on other chairs, the softer side.
With the use of this cushion, the body’s weight is balanced over the feet. Depending on the height of the chair, I can sit toward either the front or the back of the pad without losing the feeling of proper balance. My back is aligned so that it is difficult to slump, even after hours of playing.
I bought the Ergo Cush several years ago and I think I paid around $40 at the time, but whatever it costs now is well worth it.
—Lewis Davis
Richmond, Virginia
A I use a wedge-shaped seat cushion called Tush-Cush, made by Kinetic Diversified Industries, Inc. Such cushions are meant to be used in wheelchairs and are available at drugstores that carry wheelchair supplies. Although the cushion can’t entirely compensate for grossly uncomfortable chairs, it does considerably improve any chair’s comfort and is also good for your back (I also consider this cushion a lifesaver for airplane travel).
Another option I’ve seen is to take two blocks of wood, each a few inches thick, and make a circle of nails in the top of each. The two back feet of the chair can be placed in the center of the circle of nails, tilting the seat of the chair forward. The blocks should be painted black to make them blend at symphony concerts, and they can be attached to one another with a rope for easy transport.
—Nicole McKenzie
Tallahassee, Florida
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