Lumbar Backrest

TASK BACKREST REPLACEMENT Standard backrest optimized for forward-leaning work • 22" wide lumbar support • ZenWave™ Technology • 3-minute installation THE STANDARD THAT MAKES STEALTH LEGENDARY This is the backrest that ships with every Stealth Chair—the one that makes our chairs different from everything else on the market. It's not "standard" because it's basic. It's standard because it's brilliant at what it does: supporting forward-leaning console work with revolutionary ZenWave™ technology. The Task Backrest features a 22" wide design that provides exceptional shoulder and lumbar support when you're leaned forward into your work. Unlike traditional office chair backrests designed for reclining, the Task Backrest is purpose-built for console work—mixing, mastering, lighting design, video engineering—any professional application where you spend hours leaned forward over your work surface. WHY TASK BACKREST EXCELS: 22" Wide Design: Broader shoulder and lateral support when leaned forward over console Lumbar-Focused Height: 10" height concentrates support precisely where you need it for forward work ZenWave™ Integration: Moves with you dynamically as you lean into and out of console work Universal Compatibility: Direct replacement for all Stealth and ErgoLab chair models If you need a replacement Task Backrest—whether due to wear, damage, or wanting a spare for multi-chair studios—this is the exact same OEM component that makes Stealth Chairs the professional standard. Same materials. Same ZenWave™ technology. Same revolutionary support that keeps you working pain-free through marathon sessions. TASK vs. EXECUTIVE BACKREST Same ZenWave™ technology. Different geometry for different work styles. TASK BACKREST 22" W × 10" H Wider, Lumbar-Focused Optimized for: Forward-leaning console work Best for: Engineers who stay leaned forward most of the session Coverage: Broad shoulder support, concentrated lumbar region Price: $150 EXECUTIVE BACKREST 15" W × 15" H Taller, Contoured Optimized for: Forward work + reclining Best for: Alternating between mixing and listening back Coverage: Extends to mid-back for reclining support Price: $199 CHOOSING BETWEEN TASK AND EXECUTIVE: If you spend 90%+ of your session leaned forward into the console—mixing, tracking, editing, programming—Task is perfect. Its wider design provides superior shoulder support during extended forward-leaning work. If you frequently alternate between forward work and reclined listening/evaluation positions, Executive's taller design adds mid-back support for reclining. Both use identical ZenWave™ technology for forward-lean support. REPLACEMENT OR SPARE: WHEN YOU NEED TASK BACKREST The breathable mesh on your Task Backrest is designed to last years under professional use. But after thousands of sessions—after leaning into countless mixes, programming endless cues, or editing marathon projects—even the highest-quality materials eventually show wear. When that happens, you don't replace the chair. You replace the backrest. COMMON REPLACEMENT SCENARIOS: Mesh Wear: After years of daily use, mesh loses some tension and support—replacement restores original feel Frame Damage: Impact damage or structural issues with backrest frame while rest of chair is perfect Multi-Chair Studios: Stock spare backrests for quick repairs without downtime between sessions Upgrading from Executive: Prefer wider shoulder support for primarily forward-leaning work Preventive Maintenance: Replace before complete failure to maintain optimal ergonomic support This is professional equipment philosophy in action: when a component wears, you replace the component—not the entire chair. Your Stealth Chair's frame, cylinder, base, and ZenWave™ mechanism can last decades. When the backrest mesh shows wear after years of professional use, $150 buys you another decade of peak performance. ZENWAVE™ TECHNOLOGY: THE STEALTH DIFFERENCE What makes the Task Backrest revolutionary isn't just its geometry—it's the ZenWave™ motion system that makes it move with you dynamically. Traditional office chairs use static lumbar pads that push against your back with fixed pressure. ZenWave™ uses precision-tensioned mesh and a fiber-reinforced frame that flexes with your body weight, providing variable support that adapts to your position. AS YOU LEAN FORWARD: The backrest flexes with you, maintaining continuous lumbar support AS YOU SIT BACK: The backrest provides gentle resistance, massaging your lower back This dynamic support is what eliminates pressure points and prevents the numbness and pain common in static office chairs. WHY STATIC LUMBAR SUPPORT FAILS: Traditional office chairs use a fixed lumbar pad that pushes against your lower back with constant pressure. When you lean forward to work, that static support becomes a pressure point—forcing you to either arch your back unnaturally or sit away from the backrest entirely, losing support when you need it most. ZenWave™ solves this completely. The precision-tensioned mesh and flexible frame move with your body weight—supporting you without creating pressure points. When you lean forward, you're supported. When you sit neutral, you're supported. When you shift position, you're supported. No pressure concentration. No hot spots. No numbness. Just continuous, adaptive support that feels like floating. 3-MINUTE REPLACEMENT BASIC TOOLS REQUIRED • BOLT-ON REPLACEMENT 1 Remove worn backrest Using included hex wrench, unbolt existing backrest from chair frame mounting points. Set mounting hardware aside for reuse with new backrest. 2 Position new Task Backrest Align new Task Backrest mounting points with chair frame attachment locations. Mesh surface should face forward toward seat. 3 Secure mounting bolts Insert bolts through mounting points and tighten evenly using hex wrench. Ensure balanced tension on both sides for proper ZenWave™ motion. 4 Adjust tension and test Use backrest tension lever (Lever 3) to customize support level to your preference. Test forward-lean motion to ensure proper ZenWave™ function. Done. Total replacement time: 3 minutes. Same backrest that ships with new chairs. Same ZenWave™ performance. Restores your chair to factory-fresh support. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: 22" Wide x 10" Tall Design Focus: Lumbar / Forward-Lean Material: Breathable Mesh Frame: Fiber-Reinforced Construction Technology: ZenWave™ Motion System Installation: 3 Minutes (Tools Included) Compatibility: All Stealth & ErgoLab Models OEM REPLACEMENT PART: This is the exact same Task Backrest that ships with new Stealth Chairs. Identical materials, identical construction, identical ZenWave™ performance. Compatible with Stealth Pro, Stealth Standard, Stealth Executive, Stealth Pro Executive, and all ErgoLab chair models. Direct bolt-on replacement requires no modifications or adapters. THE GEOMETRY: WHY 22" WIDTH MATTERS When you're leaned forward over a console, your shoulders naturally spread wider than when you're sitting upright. The 22" width of the Task Backrest provides lateral support across a broader surface area—supporting not just your lower back, but also the muscles along your entire lumbar and lower thoracic region. FORWARD-LEAN BIOMECHANICS: Shoulder Position: Forward lean naturally widens shoulder stance—wider backrest follows this geometry Lateral Support: 22" width supports oblique muscles and prevents lateral spinal stress Surface Distribution: Broader contact area reduces pressure concentration and hot spots Lumbar Focus: 10" height concentrates support precisely where forward-lean stress occurs Optimal Contact: Width matches natural body position when leaned into console work Compare this to narrower backrests (like the 15" wide Executive): when you're leaned forward, a narrow backrest only contacts the center of your back. The Task Backrest's 22" width ensures continuous support across your entire lower back and lumbar region—the exact area under stress during forward-leaning console work. That's why it's the standard on every Stealth Chair. OPTIMIZED FOR FORWARD-LEANING PROFESSIONALS RECORDING & MIX ENGINEERS: You spend hours leaned forward over the console—riding faders, tweaking EQ, adjusting compression. The Task Backrest supports this exact working position. Its 22" width provides continuous lumbar support across your entire lower back as you work, while ZenWave™ motion ensures the support moves with you—no pressure points, no numbness, no pain. LIGHTING DESIGNERS & PROGRAMMERS: Programming lighting cues demands sustained forward focus over the console. Marathon programming sessions—8, 10, 12+ hours—require support that doesn't quit. The Task Backrest's wide design supports your entire lower back as you lean into programming work, preventing the fatigue and pain that ends sessions early. VIDEO EDITORS & POST PRODUCTION: Editing requires precision work over timelines and interfaces—constant forward lean over keyboard and mouse. The Task Backrest keeps your lumbar region supported through hours of detailed work, allowing you to maintain focus on the edit instead of fighting back pain. TRACKING ENGINEERS & PRODUCERS: During tracking sessions, you're leaned forward monitoring levels, making real-time adjustments, and staying engaged with the performance. The Task Backrest supports this active, forward-focused working position—keeping you comfortable and alert through multi-hour tracking marathons. PACKAGE CONTENTS • One (1) Task Backrest (22" W x 10" H) • Breathable mesh construction • Fiber-reinforced frame • ZenWave™ motion integration • Mounting hardware & hex wrench • Installation instructions • Compatible with all Stealth & ErgoLab chairs SERVICEABILITY: THE PROFESSIONAL ADVANTAGE Most "professional" chair manufacturers don't sell replacement backrests. When the mesh wears out on their $800 chair, they expect you to throw it away and buy another. That's wasteful. That's expensive. That's terrible for the environment. And it's absurd when the chair's frame, cylinder, and mechanisms are still perfect. $150 backrest replacement vs. $750+ chair replacement. Professional equipment should be built to last and easy to maintain. When a component wears, you replace the component. We stock replacement Task Backrests because professional equipment should be serviceable, not disposable. Your chair's frame and mechanisms can last decades. When the backrest mesh shows wear after years of daily use, 3 minutes and $150 restores your chair to factory-fresh performance. That's how professional gear should work. That's how Stealth Chairs work. RESTORE FACTORY-FRESH SUPPORT The Task Backrest is the same OEM component that makes Stealth Chairs legendary for forward-lean support. 22" wide lumbar coverage. ZenWave™ dynamic motion. 3-minute installation. When your backrest shows wear after years of professional use, replace the component—not the entire chair. Covered under Stealth Chair's 5-year component warranty. Premium breathable mesh with fiber-reinforced frame construction. Genuine OEM replacement part manufactured to exact factory specifications—same materials, same performance, same durability you expect from Stealth.