VLUV KAPSUL SITTING CAPSULE
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Quick answer: which Vluv KAPSUL should you choose?
Choose the Vluv KAPSUL by your height: Small from 120 to 150 cm, Medium from 150 to 180 cm and Large from 180 to 200 cm. VLIP comes in Small and Medium, SOVA and STOV in Medium and Large. Then choose the cover: STOV has a looped fabric, SOVA a soft polyester and VLIP a wide corduroy.
New to active sitting? Then start with the round Vluv BOL. The KAPSUL asks for more balance.
When do you choose a Vluv KAPSUL?
You choose a Vluv KAPSUL if you want to sit actively and have little space, or if a round sitting ball rolls away too often. Thanks to its slim shape, the KAPSUL fits more easily under a small desk. The weight in the base brings it back upright by itself when you stand up.
Expect a short period of getting used to it. The KAPSUL is deliberately less stable than the BOL, so sit down gently the first few times and not with a run-up. Use the Vluv KAPSUL for variety next to your office chair, up to a maximum of three hours a day.
Vluv KAPSUL, Vluv BOL or a wobble stool?
Vluv KAPSUL
The Vluv KAPSUL is slim, does not roll away and comes back upright by itself when you stand up. You sit more actively on it than on a round sitting ball, because it asks for more balance. Laid on its side, it also works as a pouf.
Vluv BOL
The Vluv BOL is the round sitting ball from Vluv, in four series and in 55, 65 or 75 cm. You sit more steadily on it than on the KAPSUL, but it takes up more space and can roll away. A base weight solves that.
Wobble stool
A wobble stool moves on a rounded or springy base and has a fixed seat, often height-adjustable. If you want to sit actively at a seat height you set precisely, a wobble stool suits you better than a KAPSUL.
Which complaints can a Vluv KAPSUL help with?
A Vluv KAPSUL can help reduce complaints caused by sitting in the same posture for a long time, such as a stiff lower back or a slumped posture. Because the KAPSUL gives a little, you keep correcting slightly and never sit in exactly the same position for long.
The KAPSUL is an aid for variety, not a treatment. If you have complaints, check with your therapist whether a sitting ball suits you. Read more about active sitting under the sitting ball.
What should you look for when choosing a Vluv KAPSUL?
Size and seat height
The seat height of a Vluv KAPSUL depends on the size and on how firmly you inflate it.
| Size | Height | Seat height | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 120 to 150 cm | approx. 38 to 43 cm | VLIP |
| Medium | 150 to 180 cm | approx. 43 to 48 cm | SOVA, STOV, VLIP |
| Large | 180 to 200 cm | approx. 48 to 53 cm | SOVA, STOV |
Medium suits a standard desk of about 72 cm. Small is meant for a height-adjustable desk.
Series and cover
With the Vluv KAPSUL you choose the series by its cover. STOV has a polyester looped fabric, SOVA a soft polyester and VLIP a wide corduroy in five mottled colours. All three covers can be washed at 30°C.
Balance
The Vluv KAPSUL is deliberately a little unstable. That makes it more active than a round sitting ball, but also less suitable if you are just starting with active sitting or find balancing difficult.
Tips for using a Vluv KAPSUL
- Sit down gently the first few times, not with a run-up and not leaning back, until you have found your balance.
- Inflate the inner capsule until the cover is taut and free of creases. The firmer you inflate it, the higher you sit.
- Start with sessions of half an hour and alternate with your office chair.
- Match your desk to the KAPSUL: with a sit-stand desk you set the desktop to exactly the right height.
- Lay the KAPSUL on its side if you want to use it as a pouf or for stretching exercises.
Frequently asked questions about the Vluv KAPSUL
- What is a Vluv KAPSUL?
A Vluv KAPSUL is a sitting ball in the shape of a capsule. It has a weight in the base, so it does not roll away and comes back upright by itself when you stand up. The KAPSUL comes in the SOVA, STOV and VLIP series.
- Who is a Vluv KAPSUL suitable for?
The Vluv KAPSUL suits people who want to sit actively, have little space and weigh up to 150 kg. It asks for more balance than a round sitting ball. Use it for variety next to your office chair, and if you have complaints, check with your therapist first.
- What is the difference between the Vluv KAPSUL and the Vluv BOL?
The Vluv BOL is round and can roll away, the Vluv KAPSUL is slimmer and has a weight in the base so it stays in place. On the BOL you sit more steadily, on the KAPSUL more actively. The BOL comes in more series and sizes.
- Which size Vluv KAPSUL do I need?
Choose Small for a height of 120 to 150 cm, Medium from 150 to 180 cm and Large from 180 to 200 cm. Small is only available in the VLIP series, Large in SOVA and STOV.