The design of the Jungle 2 is upscale. I don't know many chairs that look good in orange. The Jungle 2 has orange as an accent color for the stitching as opposed to all black. The orange stitching is along the PVC leather and velvet fabric. Most of the chair, including the lumbar support and neck pillow, is PVC leather, but the backrest is made of velvet fabric. It is located on the outside of the chair. And the footrest is also made of velvet fabric.
Its main material is DuraExtra AD leather, which is smooth to the touch and resistant to scratches and stains. This type of PVC leather is made from vinyl and a flexible plastic resin that retains its shape and resists wear and tear.
Because the chair is made of two fabrics, it is a little more difficult to clean. Leather only needs to be wiped down, while velvet absorbs dust. Underneath the DuraXtra AD leather is a high-density foam that covers the steel frame.
The lumbar support and neck pillow are stiff just because they are packed with foam. The stiffness of the lumbar is a matter of preference. If you "like your mattress hard," then this lumbar support is perfect. However, the neck pillow is hard and not very comfortable. And both are difficult to adjust. The Jungle 2 is designed like a racer chair, with holes in the back, but adjusting the neck pillow and lumbar support to the desired position is not easy. It's like wrestling with a strap to make it perfect.
The backrest is 57.5 cm, 35 cm wider than the first jungle chair. The seat is also 10 cm wider. The wider backrest and wider seat allow people weighing up to 300 lbs. to sit more comfortably. The larger chair, heavy-duty four-gas pistons, nylon five-star base, and caster wheels make the tilt feature feel sturdier, too.
Even with such a large chair, the casters glide seamlessly over our hardwood floors and low pile carpet. I have no idea how it would do on super shaggy carpet, though.
And the latest addition: a footrest.
It should be noted that this chair is for people 170 cm tall. I am 5'7" and the footrest is barely around my ankles. It is more on my ankles and calves than my feet and feet. Not sure how I feel about the footrests, but probably not good. Depends on where you want support.
I have sat in chairs with footrests under my calves or near my knees and it was uncomfortable. I was hoping the footrests would be longer or adjustable. The footrest is covered with the same velvet as the sides of the chair, but it seems odd that velvet is used for the footrest. I am not a big fan of velvet either. And it is not a luxurious velvet, more like a thin velvet. Velvet makes the chair look more plush, but does not enhance the feel.
Since most of my body is on PVC leather, this creates an inconsistent sensation. I do not wear pants while sitting in the gaming chair. Therefore, my upper body feels leather and my legs feel velvet. This is a little too close to sensory overload for my taste.
The footrest folds down to fit nicely under the chair. Folding is not a problem, but the problem is its storage. When I try to stow the footrest, when I push the footrest bar in, it hits the lever that adjusts the height of the chair, making it difficult to push in and pull out. When trying to pull the footrest out, one has to use one's elbows a bit. Frankly, the entire footrest feels like an afterthought, and as a result, the footrest feels flimsy.
Anda Seat chairs are usually very affordable, and the Jungle Series is no exception. The comfort of the Jungle series is marginal for those who are not a size M or smaller, but the Jungle 2 may be wider than the original, but may fit better for those with wider or thicker hips. The padding on the chair is great until you look at the seat and its width. The chair has what I would call bumpers. It's like putting bumpers on gutters in bowling, which is probably the aesthetic of racing chairs.
It works on a track or bowling lane, but not on a gaming chair.
The use of different materials, slightly wider and more padding than the previous model, has a noticeable impact on stability. Even with the tilt mechanism, the chair can rock back and forth in the room without sliding. It does not take much to move or recline the chair.
Out of the box, the Jungle 2 is fairly easy to assemble. For some reason, the instructions for the footrest were separate. So where it would take 25-30 minutes to assemble the chair, it takes about 40 minutes. Assembling that part is tricky, as is actually using the footrest.
While assembling the chair, I noticed that the armrests have adjustable screw slides that can be moved closer to or away from you. This contributes to the adjustability of the armrests. When the screws are adjusted, they move to the left or right. It can also be turned inward or outward. The armrests are covered with soft PU leather, which provides some cushioning. My elbows and forearms don't get tired and I don't feel them digging into the chair. What I don't like most about the armrests is that they don't slide back and forth. This is always a nuisance, especially since the chair can recline up to 160 degrees.
For maximum comfort when reclining, I tighten the tilt knob under the chair to stop the chair from rocking. Then I turn off the tilt using the lever that adjusts the height of the chair. I then reach for the easy-to-use lumbar support lever on the right side of the seat and begin to relax. This will not cause any impact like a fall.
I am always nervous about tipping the backrest down in chairs that I feel are not appropriate for my height and weight when reclining. However, the Jungle 2 does not strain when reclining or when sitting back to 90 degrees. The back reclines slowly and does not snap back up like ejector seats.
Overall, the Jungle 2 is an upgrade over the OG chair. It is padded, wider, and even has a footrest. I'm still not convinced. I like the pop of color. The Jungle 2 does it well. If you want good posture and a simple chair that isn't too flashy, this is for you. Flimsy footrests aside, this is a nice chair. Not great, but decent support and build for the price.
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