| The Fujikura 2000 chair is very tempting for potential | | | | (alternating strokes along the back that press on |
| buyers due to its competitive price; you get a lot of | | | | both spinal muscles and spinal joint areas), pummel |
| features for your money. But, do the features | | | | and rhythm. In addition there are three special |
| provided make it a good robotic massage chair, or | | | | massage modes. The Point massage uses rolling, |
| are they just marketing gimmicks you could do | | | | kneading, pushing or tapping massage to continuously |
| without? | | | | massage a particular point along the spine. The |
| The first thing that may turn some customers away | | | | Moving massage, as the name implies, moves along |
| from this Fujikura massage chair is its appearance. | | | | the spine. The Auto Massage mode offers a |
| The company has tried its best to make the chair | | | | complete 20 minute massage using all massage |
| look very contemporary and to give an impression of | | | | modes. There are also 4 easy to use healthcare auto |
| a chair that uses advanced technology. However, the | | | | programs. |
| metallic looking armrest and floor rails aren't going to | | | | The chair also has air bags in the thigh and buttock |
| appeal to everyone or blend in with their house | | | | sections to help alleviate lower body stiffness. |
| décor. | | | | All in all, the chair is very impressive and is definitely |
| If its looks don't put you off you'll want to know | | | | one of the best robotic massage chairs you can buy |
| what massage functions you get. Well, with this chair | | | | at this price. However, there are 2 points that the |
| you get a lot. This is mainly thanks to the number of | | | | chair does disappoint. |
| rollers and air bags used. There's an 11 motor system, | | | | It has power recline but it doesn't feature a push |
| with an intelligent 4 roller system. The intelligent | | | | once system, which means you have to continuously |
| system measures the shape of the back and | | | | keep it pressed until it reaches its maximum reclined |
| automatically adjusts the 4 rollers. While this system | | | | position at 170 degrees. This is probably okay for |
| is not as sophisticated as the optical sensors used in | | | | most, but for those with a short reach it means they |
| either the Inada or OSIM massage chair it seems to | | | | will have to remain seated until the chair is fully |
| work perfectly satisfactorily - besides, you'll pay | | | | reclined before they can then lie down. |
| nearly double for either of these two chairs but | | | | Secondly, the chair boasts a music therapy system. |
| they're worth considering if you have the money and | | | | All this entails is that it allows you to plug in your own |
| want the very best in massage chair technology. | | | | mp3 to listen to music. The chair comes with remote |
| What is a very good plus point is the vertical length | | | | control stand, headphones, speaker, Mp3 Player, and |
| of the back rollers. It's a very long 29". This is an | | | | USB flash drive. It should not be confused with the |
| important consideration, especially if you're tall. In | | | | music therapy system you get with either an Inada |
| fact, all Fujikura massage chairs are very generous in | | | | or OSIM massage chair. These chairs let the music |
| their overall size - some of the largest available - and | | | | determine the type of massage given; rock music for |
| are better suited for the typical American frame. | | | | a very physical massage or soothing classical for a |
| The foot rest is one of the better ones available. | | | | soothing one. This is very sophisticated technology |
| They are power deployed and retracted and come | | | | and is much more than what is on offer with the |
| with an impressive tally of 20 air bags with sole and | | | | Fujikura 2000. However, this technology doesn't |
| back heating. You can fine tune the foot massage as | | | | come cheap; you would pay thousands more for one |
| there are 5 levels to choose from for a stronger to a | | | | of these chairs. |
| weaker massage. | | | | Despite these minor complaints, the model 2000 |
| But, for most, the real important consideration is the | | | | massage chair by Fujikura is a very good option and |
| number and sophistication of the massage modes. | | | | represents fantastic value for money and it gets |
| The 2000 doesn't disappoint in this department. The | | | | very high ratings from just about every customer |
| modes include shiatsu, kneading, tapping, wavelet | | | | review. |