I have the saddle stool from Sally's beauty supply. I find it very comfortable. I use it for both sides of the LA. I can move around the entire room on it, from station to station, and never get up if I don't want to. The one con on this one for me is the location of the lever to raise or lower it; it's hard for me to reach. Also with the saddle stool you have to get on( and off) it like you get on a horse. Since it can be lowered to maybe a foot from the floor if you don't want to "saddle up", it can be lowered to get on and off. It is also good for posture.