When sitting on a saddle chair the spine is almost in the same position as when standing: there is a small curve in the lower back and the vertebrae is not pressing the disks.
This position is natural and therefore easy to maintain. Sitting on a saddle chair reduces tensions in the back and sciatic-type pains, enhances circulation, makes breathing deeper, keeps the hip joint in the optimal 135 degree angle and makes it easy to move around on the chair.
The two-part seat does not press the genital area, which is beneficial to genital health.
In riding-like sitting the posture of the back is automatically correct and therefore there is no need for a backrest. The pelvis is in the correct position, which makes keeping the back upright as easy as if we were standing or walking.
When sitting correctly on a Salli you are in a balanced position.
In a chair with a backrest the thighs and upper body form a steep 90-degree angle, which makes the pelvis tilt backwards. Then the back becomes rounded, the position makes the back tired, and that makes you lean on your desk and round the back even more.
In the riding-like sitting position you feel good and energetic, both at work and in leisure. On a saddle chair it is possible to tilt the pelvis forward, which makes a natural curve in the lower back. Because of the gap the chair does not press the genital area, and thus there is no need to tilt the pelvis back, away from the pressure.
Tilting the pelvis back makes the back round, which is very harmful for the disks and the overall health of the lower back.
The sitting position differs a lot from that on a traditional chair. Instead of being passive the muscles work actively. You may have sore muscles and tissues after starting a new sports or going to the gym; the same happens when you start sitting in this new way.
With Salli the sitting bones carry the weight of the upper body, and that may make the buttocks feel sore. Some people get used to the new sitting position in days; for others it may take weeks. Even if you have experience riding bikes or horses it will still take some time to adjust - do follow the supplied new user guide.
Persistence is the key though! The results will be worth it!
Your brain (and body) will be programmed to sit in the traditional harmful way. This is why it feels comfortable/familiar even though you are doing damage over time.
The adjustment period comprises of both mental and physical adjustment. A positive mindset towards this new way of sitting goes a long way towards healthy sitting. You will get there!
If you are new to sitting on a Salli then you may feel pressure on your sit bones as you adjust to using the chair.
Make sure you follow the "New User Guide" included with your chair, and don't sit for too long in the beginning.
If the chair feels hard around the sitting bones it may be too high for you. Then the whole weight of the upper body is on the sitting bones. It is best to sit with feet firmly on the ground because then the feet carry part of the weight. Be aware of not adjusting the chair too low, as then you may tilt your pelvis backwards and that rounds the back into a bad position. The chair may also feel hard if you sit too far towards the front.
Your buttocks should be towards the back of the chair. Then you can tilt the pelvis forward, which improves your position. Find a sweet spot that works for you.
Check out this video which offers a good visual on how to get on, off, and adjust your position on the Salli.
If you work at a desk for long periods of time the desk should have a socket. This enables you to keep the arms close to the body, and part of the weight of the upper body to rest partly on the elbows. The Salli Ergoelbo can also help where the desk does not have the cutout.
The patented gap enables you to tilt the pelvis into the natural standing posture without feeling pressure in the genital area.
On a one-part saddle chair the sitter often moves the feet forward to reduce pressure and warmth on the genital area, and ends up with a rounded back.
In addition to the chair being more comfortable to sit on, the gap improves the genital health of both genders through improved circulation and nerve functions. The gap also makes the chair cool and well ventilated.
On Salli you sit 15–20 cm higher than on a traditional chair. The natural curve is possible when both the knee angle and the angle between the thighs and the body is 135 degrees, and that happens automatically in riding-like sitting.
If your desk is too low you will bend over or slouch - not good for your posture!
We highly recommend an electrically adjustable table, or at least a table that is higher than normal, to be used with Salli Saddle Chairs. Only then can you fully benefit from the chair.
An electrically adjustable table can be individually adjusted for sitting and standing, reading and writing, and according to different times of the day.
Yes you can! On 2020 and later models you can use the knob under the left hand side of the seat.
On models 2019 and earlier you should have received a wrench in your box. This is used to loosen or tighten a nut which is at the top of the seat mechanism. If you look at the back of the chair below the seat plate and above the mechanism you should se it (you may have to pull the rubber shroud down).
As there is not much room to move it may take several small movements to make a change. Clockwise tightens the mechanism and makes it sway less, anticlockwise loosens the mechanism and makes it sway more.
The mechanism cannot be locked into a specific position, however, the firmness or amount of movement of the sway can be adjusted with a spanner provided with your chair, or the knob under the left of the chair on post 2019 models.
The active seat follows the movements of the body and activates the deep back muscles.
The swing/sway is not as mobile as you might think, and it does not move by itself; it only follows your movements. It is not like an exercise ball which you can easily fall off.
On the active chairs you sit a bit lower than on other models, because the feet need to be firmly on the ground and the knees need to be elastic.
If you are sitting too high the chair feels shaky. It is advisable to get used to the chair by sitting quite a bit lower than you would normally sit on a saddle chair.
When you get used to the movement you can adjust the chair a little higher.
On pre-2020 models if the adjustment mechanism is tight, rap it briskly with your palm a couple of times. Strike towards right when looking from behind the chair.
When you lock the width, the lever does not need to be pressed tightly into the ultimate position; it is ok when it catches and the parts of the seat remain in place. Do not press the seat parts together with your thighs when the lever is locked because that may cause it to lock too tightly.
Always get up from the chair to adjust the width. This video shows you how to make adjustments to your Salli.
A tight skirt prevents you from sitting in the healthy riding-like position where the thighs should be in a 90 degree angle in relation to each other.
A loose and stretchy skirt or a wraparound skirt facilitate the position in which it is possible to maintain good posture and a good feeling all day long.
Clothes that are too tight are not recommended in sedentary work because they weaken circulation.
Time makes even good positions poisonous, so the magic word is change: change your position, make use of the active seat of Sway models and work standing for a while.
Test height, inclination and width adjustments to find the best ones for you. We cannot stand for hours on end in exactly the same position, and the same goes for sitting.
Many people who get the width adjustable models make them too narrow which increases the pressure on the sit bones. Try making it a bit wider, this will move some of the sitting pressure to the buttocks and thighs.
Feel free to send us photos of your setup if you want some further advice.
What the body needs is movement. It may also be that it takes you a bit longer time to get used to the chair – do not give up!
If you choose FREE shipping then we will generally use Sendle as they provide a very cost effective solution for large boxes being sent around Australia. As shipping is very expensive within Australia this helps us keep the prices down.
However, we reserve the right to choose a more suitable carrier based on the order size, cost, distance, and time for delivery. In almost all cases this will be in your favour as we want you to receive your Salli ASAP!
We also use TNT for national freight.
Orders for Premium range products are usually sent direct from Finland to you via Fedex. Sometimes we may get them delivered to us first before forwarding to you. This is assessed on a case by case basis.
If you have a tracking number then this is the first thing to check (as it is the first thing that we would check!).
If something looks a bit strange or it seems to have gotten stuck somewhere then let us know.
Please keep in mind that we are not couriers and we do not own a courier company specially for Salli deliveries (although that would be pretty cool!).
We send our parcels via a third party so we have limited capability of speeding things up for you. We will, however, do what we can to follow up for you.
If you are in Melbourne - yes. Contact us to arrange an appointment.
If you are outside Melbourne, please contact one of our dealers which you can find here. We recommend contacting them first to make sure what they have available.
One thing that is important to take into consideration when trying out a Salli is that there is usually an adjustment period, using one for a short period of time will not give you time to appreciate the full benefits of the product.
Usually if you sit on it for a little bit and it feels good then it will feel good when you get used to sitting for longer periods of time. Patience is a virtue ......
Once we have paid for shipping we can not get that money back.
We provide free shipping to most of Australia, but it actually costs us a lot of money. (if you want to find out how much, an average Salli box is 60x60x30cm and weighs 14kg, cubic weight of around 26kg)
Unless you are a wholesale customer and have filled out the relevant paperwork - no.
As we are a small business and don't have a massive accounting department to chase outstanding debt we like to keep things pretty simple - you pay, we send. If we can't send (very rare) - we refund if you don't want to wait.
However, we do offer many payment methods that allow you to spread you purchase cost over a longer period of time such as Afterpay, Zippay, and all the major credit cards - with no extra fees from us.
