That Purple Cushion
04-04-2012, 08:00 AM
#11
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New York City/Manhattan
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I just recently bought one from Clotilde. It was expensive, yes, and I'm too dumb to think to look elsewhere so I forked over the $$. I must say I love it and bought another for my chair at work. I spend all day sitting and interviewing or sitting and typing and my back was killing me. Much better since I purchased the cushion.
04-04-2012, 10:04 AM
#12
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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I drooled over the Gypsy Balance Cushion for a long time but just couldn't justify the cost. I found something very similiar at either Walmart or Meijer. It is made by Danskin and it works just as well. It is a balance disk and it helps strengthen your core muscles. My sides and abs were sore for the first week that I used it but I have no problems now. It is sold in the exercise equipment area. The best part is it cost about $13-14!!!
Thanks for this VERY helpful reply! I'm going to check this out.
04-05-2012, 07:54 AM
#15
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,664
Do many people use that funny inflated purple cushion? Now that I'm quilting more, I'm getting some discomfort in my ...ahem, upper thigh backs. I hate to spend that much on a thing like that, but if it will be better than the various cushions I've been using, maybe I should.
04-05-2012, 07:54 AM
#16
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Western Arizona
Posts: 1,930
When this topic came up last yr. I bought 2 of them but found them extremely uncomfortable. I just recently started using one but turned it over to sit on the smooth side. (maybe I was doing it wrong?). I find it hard to balance on. Feels like I'm rolling around on it. Now I seem to be getting used to it. Can't tell if it helps but I'm giving it a try. Mine are blue though.
04-05-2012, 08:04 AM
#17
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Western Arizona
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I'm so happy to read your words here. This is the exact problem I had. Actually hurt my bottom before becoming numb. That's when I decided to turn it over. I don't know why I thought the nubby side should be up. When I turned it over to sit on the smooth side the pain & numbness went away. I still wish it was larger since what I put on it is larger than the cushion. LOL
04-05-2012, 08:21 AM
#19
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 8,154
You could go out and pay $400+ for a Roho cushion 
Or how about getting some of that egg crate foam, and cut it to the size of the chair seat.... once you get used to it and decide to keep it, make a cute fabric cover for it. (you could shave the front edge down to a wedge shape)
Or how about getting some of that egg crate foam, and cut it to the size of the chair seat.... once you get used to it and decide to keep it, make a cute fabric cover for it. (you could shave the front edge down to a wedge shape)
04-05-2012, 09:05 AM
#20
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Beautiful Washington State
Posts: 844
Plenty of ladies in my guild have used the purple cushion and none of them liked it. I use a revolving padded seat cushion designed for the car. I love it, like having a swivel chair. Wonderful at retreats and classes. Here is a link to a similar one. Do a search and be sure to read the reviews. $15-40. (Get one with a removable washable cover.)
http://www.activeforever.com/p-161-c...t-cushion.aspx
http://www.activeforever.com/p-161-c...t-cushion.aspx
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