A Review Of The Inada i.2 Massage Chair

There's no disputing the technically advancedchair.
features of the Inada i.2 chair and the fact that's it'sManufacturers (mainly Japanese) knew this and set
been designed and made by perhaps the World'sabout the development of systems that would be
leading company and authority of the roboticable to detect the unique shape of an individual and
massage chair. But, can you buy another brand thatthen automatically align the rollers. Inada was the first
comes with features and functions that are just asto introduce optical sensors to its chairs.
good but at a lower price?So, what do you get with the Inada i 2? Well, you
The Inada i.1 made its debut in Japan in 2000 as theget the following massage modes: rolling, kneading,
world's first massage chair that truly offeredrhythmic acupressure, tapping, and deep calf
customizable massage programs. Now, with themassage. There are intuitive preset programs that
release of the Inada i.2, the technology has gone upoffer a variety of massage modes. The manual
another gear by introducing infrared sensors thatselections come with 10 upper body modes and 3
detect body shape and will automatically adjust thelower body modes and there's a vibration function on
back rollers to deliver the most optimal massage forthe back and seat that you can toggle between high
an individual. Coupled with the massage modes andand low. There is air pressure massage on the feet,
programs on offer, it really is an awesome chair.hips, and calves.
However, I believe that you can buy another brandAll of these features are very impressive but they
of chair that is just as technically advanced, offersdon't come cheap and could well be beyond the
similar modes and programs but retails forbudget for most. However, there is a cheaper
considerably less than the i.2 chair's $3,400 price tag.alternative available; the OSIM iMedic.
But first, let's talk about those infrared sensors andThe OSIM massage chair also comes with
why they're important. Many companies claim thatacupressure point detection and with rollers that
they make shiatsu massage chairs but the fact isautomatically glide along your back to detect precise
that few chairs really deliver a true shiatsu massage.points to massage. It features a 30-minute
That's because shiatsu is about massagingHealthcare massage; 20-minute well-being program;
acupressure points to relieve and help a whole lot ofrelax program and 6 targeted auto programs. The
conditions and ailments. It's a precise technique andchair has a total of 12 air bags for calves, thighs, seat
it's critical that the masseuse locates the acupressureand hips. With the iMedic you get all of this for
points precisely or the massage will offer no realaround $2,000 - a lot less than the i.2.
benefit.But, you might ask, is the OSIM as well-built? Well,
You can't simply expect to lie back in a chair and getalthough the OSIM is a different company, Inada
a shiatsu massage. The back rollers will not alignbuilds all of OSIM's chairs; using the same
properly against your shoulders and spine. On cheapercomponents and in the same factory it makes its
models there's always the option of manuallyown chairs. So, yes, you're getting a chair that's as
adjusting the rollers and so the company will claimgood in terms of quality as the Inada.
that their chairs offer the real thing. But are you aThe i.2 Inada massage chair is one of the best
shiatsu expert and would you know where yourrobotic massage chairs on the market and I would
acupressure points are located? A chair that relies onhighly recommend it. But, the OSIM iMedic is a close
the person using it to manually adjust the rollerssecond and costs a lot less.
cannot really be described as a true shiatsu massage