The Språng Chair - the perfect balance of movement & comfort

A project in Brattleboro, VT by Darren Mark
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Språng combines the movement of an exercise ball, the comfort of an ergonomic chair, and the therapeautic benefits of resistance bands.
Backers: 225
Average Pledge Per Backer: $319

Funded: $71,708 of $35,000
Dates: Jun 17th -> Jul 17th (31 days)
Project By: Darren Mark
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199% FUNDED 90 minutes to go

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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$50K THANK YOU AND $60K STRETCH GOALS!

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, I am humbled by all of the support and honored at the privilege of creating chairs to help so many people. As a “thank you” bonus and as an added incentive to help us reach $60K, I’m adding a few premium options:   Premium Fabric Colors... (Read More)

WE DID IT -- and I mean WE as in you and you and you and YOU!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ADDED!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to an outpouring of interest for the Språng Chair from overseas, I've worked hard with DHL to get amazing shipping rates for The Språng Chair. If you don't see your country listed, please send me a message, but it seems that Australia is the... (Read More)

WOW! WE'RE SO CLOSE!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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THIS IS HUGE!

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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The Sprang Balance Ball Chair Launches on Kickstarter

July 6th - via: digitaltrends.com
Aiming to curb the negative side effects of sitting in an office chair all day, the Sprang Chair is an innovative ergonomic alternative. (Read More)

FOLLOW UP: CORNELL HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS LAB

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
So in doing a little research on Alan Hedge, who's invited me to Cornell so his graduate class can study the benefits of the Språng Chair, I came across this: (and please note, this is in no way a product endorsement by Professor Hedge, this is from... (Read More)

CORNELL HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS LAB STUDY

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Cornell University Professor Alan Hedge of Cornell University's renowned Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory, has invited me to present the Språng Chair to his graduate class this Fall -- the exact date is pending the Fall class schedule. ... (Read More)

SAVE $100, GO BACKLESS

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I've been hearing from a lot of people that they REALLY want the Språng Chair but it's just a bit beyond their budget. And 90% of the time, I use my Språng Chair without the back. So I've decided to offer the backless Språng Chair for a crazy low... (Read More)

WONDERFUL VALIDATION IN THE NEW YORK TIMES

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I just came across this in the New York Times: "...while prolonged sitting is known to increase the risks for conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, liver disease and premature death, the actual culprit behind the risks, scientists... (Read More)

42% FUNDED -- THANK YOU EVERYONE!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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MILESTONE--31% FUNDED!!!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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BEHIND THE SCENES

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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20% - great Father's Day gift - than you!

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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15% funded and truly moved

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone for the support, for sharing how you feel the Språng Chair might offer that elusive combination of support, movement and comfort you need from a chair, AND for your great questions. WEIGHT LIMIT: 300 LBS* (there are exercise balls... (Read More)

Exhilarated / Exhausted / Excited -- and 10% funded on day 1

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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