VivaLift! Ultra
A true infinite positioning chair with heat/massage features
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It has made sleep possible
I especially like how much support it provides to elevating my legs.
I wish it had an attached tray for my meals. The drink cup holder is sufficient, but there is no place to put my tray of food.
susan d. from alta loma, ca
Because of health issues, I practically live in my chair. I can't sleep in a regular bed and need the lift feature the chair provides.
Great fitting chair!
The fit and support it provides! Coming in three sizes!
Placement of the massage and beat buttons.
denise s. from noblesville, in
Love this chair! It is the first chair that fit me! I am recovering from spinal surgery and this chair has given me the support I need!
Not very comfortable and easily turns on heat by moving in...
Raises sufficiently to allow egress.
Control limited to a wired remote that is difficult to see function. Surface of leather cover lacks sufficient padding.
michael m. from prosper, tx
78 year old with multiple sclerosis. Has difficulty rising out of recliner.
Large and sturdy
High-quality and sturdy. Massage is exceptional.
Location of massage and heat buttons; Accidentally presses them often.
eddie t. from goldsboro, nc
Middle aged middle American.
Love the firmness, comfort and quiet motor operation of...
Everything about it is great! The heat and massage features are something we thought we could do without, but are so happy to have these features after using.
Would prefer a right-side cup holder instead of the phone charger. It could also use a side pouch for the corded remote.
cheryl j. from berlin, md
80 y.o. Male is primary user
Darn near perfect... except for the heat/massage controls
This chair feels sturdy and quality built. I essentially live in this chair when not in my wheelchair for toileting/bathing. It is comfortable and the "infinite" positioning allows me to find that "just right" position which always seems to change from day to day or even hour to hour at times. The power adjustable lumbar support is nice, but the power adjustable headrest is AMAZING. The power headrest eliminates the need to have someone try and shove a pillow behind my head which (sorry caregivers) is never quite perfect and I, like many others, settle for "close enough". This is a great "sleeping" chair too! I generally spend more than 23 hours of every day in this chair and so far it has remained comfortable all around. The "Viva-Lift" feature is exceptional. It essentially lifts the front of the chair base up several inches which helps in repositioning myself and takes some of the weight/pressure off my bottom as needed. It is super great for elevating my feet above my heart without pillows shoved under my legs or feeling like my head is going to explode from being partially inverted to get my heart below my feet.
The weaknesses in this chair, for me, are not a deal breaker. As so many others have commented, the heat/massage controls are in a really dumb place. That being said, there really isn't a very good place to put these 3 buttons except for on the remote. Given their current location, they do get bumped inadvertently, especially when repositioning or trying to stand/transfer. The massage is different... rather than vibrating, this system uses air to pressurize several places on both sides of the spine below the shoulder blades as well as adjusting the lumbar support out to various levels. It basically blows up the massage points then deflates them, repeating this cycle until the massage ends. The lumbar part of the massage feels good and is very noticeable. Those points along each side of the spine are considerably less noticeable and seem almost pointless compared to the lumbar section. None of these weaknesses are dealbreakers for me but could have been if I required a stronger massage or had no left arm function to operate the massage/heat controls.
benjamin b. from stanwood, mi
46 year old male with multiple sclerosis. Can no longer safely go from sitting to standing without assistance.
it is comfortable
all but not inside buttons for massage and heat they should be on outside of chair side.
inside buttons and base is wobbly.
sally z. from eden, ny
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expensive junk
was nice when it worked
Well didn't last but 8 months and now when I run the massager, it sounds metal on metal scraping and springs popping out - $250 to fix even under warranty???
edward h. from inman, sc
needed for back injury
Well built chair. Happy with purchase.
Does everything as advertised.
None that I am aware of.
bob h. from chatham, il
I’m 78, had two joints replaced, probably a third joint soon, have trouble getting up and out of chairs."
Great chair! Quality workmanship
Adjustability of head and lumbar
The only thing I don’t like are the controls for heat massage on the inside of the left arm. It is so easy to turn on by accident
dorthey s. from greer, sc
Had knee replacement and having another. Our previous lift chair was uncomfortable
Having the ability to set positions allowed me to get...
Comfortable, seat/back are wide, good arm width, easy controls, lifts as high as I want, like the drink holder and cell phone holder. Lumbar and Head adjustments are a Must Have. I no longer need a pillow. I have issues with arthritis, bulging lower discs, sciatica, and a bad hip. I could no longer sleep in my adjustable bed due to pain. I switched to my recliner for about a year, but could not get more than 2 hours sleep at a time for the last 3 months. After figuring out the right position for feet, back, adjustable headrest, and lumbar support, I can sleep through the night. If you ever had to live with waking up every hour or two due to pain for over 2 years, you would fully understand the value of this lift recliner. I only looked into the recliner to lift me up since I can't get up well from my couch and recliner, but I wish I had looked into it years ago. There is nothing you could say to make me give up this recliner now that I can sleep through the night. I am back to my old self again. I no longer get overly irritable, "insufferable", or impatient now that I am sleeping. If you are having trouble sleeping for similar reasons as me, this lift recliner will probably be the answer you have been looking for.
There is a little "rubbing" on the foot rest when it is extending. It feels like a vibration where two metal pieces are a little too tight in the connection. It is not an issue and it doesn't bother me. I suspect once the parts are used for a while it will work itself out.
john h. from frankford, de
Sleeping
It is comfortable, but very poorly thought out engineering...
quality of construction is very good.
the massager and warming controls should not be on the tethered remote. This seems OK until you actually use the chair - try taking a nap and not accidentally bumping the buttons with your leg
edward h. from inman, sc
male; age 61; back issues
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