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more about #seats Gary_7vn: Some economists believe, that due to peak oil, the price of oil will skyrocket if and when the economy recovers. The consequence of that, is that virt... more » loslosbaby: I tell you one thing about the Mil configuration (don't forget the backwards-facing pallet-loaded one too) is that its WAY faster to evac a plane with... more » jthh: No. First off: Where are the overhead bins? Where do I put my laptop? Second: I do not want to stare at people when I travel. It's bad enough I ha... more » jjigen: Why stop there? Let's pack them in like sardines like they do in Japan. more » CaptainSquishy: I might be crazy here and I usually agree with the majority but this seems more comfortable. I'm a fat guy and the current chairs with arm rests are... more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: "Design Q" must have shit for brains if they think their high density design is ever going to be approved some day. A minor turbulence would be enoug... more » Bandit: In a crash, you have people with forces being applied sideways to the body. That's not good for injuries. The standard brace positions won't work. ... more » Bandit: Your legs are going to trip anyone going down the "aisle." This doesn't work. more » er ic: They obviously didn't think this through. You can fit a lot more people with this layout more » Navin R Johnson: I propose we move to a system of drug induced sleep then we pack everyone into tubes. Of course then you'll have some passengers lost like luggage. ... more » windupbird81: i'm thinking individual stalls for single travelers and couple and family stalls. no real doors, just curtains for easy exiting. more » FriarNurgle: Give me the same FREE medical benefits as the military and I'll be happy to fly in a tin can with a stadium seat cushion. more » InsertBullets: Makes me think of the cargo bay of a C130. Just needs the cloth and steel tube seats. more » avconsumer2: Seriously? Someone paid actual money for this design? more » Curves: I see no seat belts and on those heavy G take offs, everyone is going to slide to the back of the plane. Worst of all, you will have to make eye cont... more » jabber: It's been done before and much better. The only problem was the passengers weren't the most willing to travel and see the world. Go figure. more » OMG! Ponies!: Why do the Poors need to travel? Shouldn't they be working my land? more » GlenTen: I hate flying. Absolutely hate it. First Class is barely tolerable and coach is just inhumane. Commercial flight definitely qualifies as a neces... more » Ridley: I don't mind it. A number of people brought up the safey regs. On top 10 crashes that changed aviation (discovery channel) they had a segment on red... more » BeyondtheTech: I propose an inverted seating arrangement: Coach will sit upside-down facing the rear, while First Class will sit rightside-up facing the front. All... more » -
#airplanes
The Future of Airplane Seats Is Hurting My Ass Already
We knew that cheap airlines cut as many costs as possible while increasing passenger density. The clever clusterfuck you are seeing here—a plane with staggered side seats—may be the future of flying, only one step below standing up. More » -
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DIY Motorcycle Seat Grants Great Posture at the Expense of Dignity
The rider undoubtedly has the best, straightest posture in the whole biker gang. Plus, it really hugs the body close on those tight corners. Next project: Motorcycle stadium seating. [There I Fixed It] -
#rant
Where In Hell Is My Comfy Airplane Economy Seat?
In an age of technological wonders and ingenious design, I can't imagine why in the name of all that is holy, sacred, and made of fur, we can't have comfortable economy seats in airplanes. Apparently, someone is thinking about that too: More » -
#furniture
Extreme Ergonomic Seating for 'Him' and 'Her' (NSFW)
To most of us, comfort is sitting on a soft cushion.To others, comfort is sitting on a sheet of molded plastic that rides up one's butt crack. More » -
#furniture
Relaxation Chair: Back Bliss Machined from Aluminum
So you got a job, moved into your own place, picked up an IKEA Poang and then felt pretty good about life. Things were working out alright! Then you saw the Frederic Sofia Relaxation Chair... -
#furniture
Iconic Ovalia Egg Chair Reissued With Tech Upgrades
You may not know it by name, but the classic Ovalia Egg Chair probably streamed into your consciousness via the background of some MTV hipster video or the seating at a really, really cool grandma's house. (Actually, we're sure that you spotted an Ovalia chair in the shot after the jump, at minimum.) Now the Ovalia Egg Chair is getting reissued with the support of JBL. More » -
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#airplanes
Delta "Cozy Suite" Seats Make Economy Class Semi-Tolerable
It may not be as fancy as first class accommodations, but Delta's new "Cozy Suite" seats promise to make economy class seating less of a hellish, crippling nightmare. The major feature of the design is a staggered layout that increases privacy while simultaneously creating a space for weary travelers to rest their heads. It also allows passengers to enjoy 31-inches of leg room (2-inches better than the competition) and the ability to recline without disturbing the person behind them. More »
