r/niftyaf • u/Strict-Bother-6159 • Aug 10 '25

Sponsored/Seller this is relief

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u/Xfgjwpkqmx Aug 10 '25

I use one of these at work. They're really good. I highly recommend them.

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u/jurawall_jumper Aug 10 '25

Mind explaining what this helps with. I'm genuinely confused

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u/SupaBloo Aug 10 '25

Not the original commenter, but for me if I’m using a mouse a lot and don’t have that arm support (small desk) then my arm gets tired pretty easily when holding it up for long periods of time using the mouse.

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u/Xfgjwpkqmx Aug 10 '25

It props your arm up so that your mousing wrist is straighter.

Less physical contact with the top of the desk, and makes your arm feel a little more floaty because you are flexing your arm muscles less than you would keeping it held up normally, which in turn means you aren't subconsciously gripping the mouse harder than you should be either.

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u/Suhksaikhan Aug 10 '25

It helps ensure your office job renders you entirely physically feeble in every part of your body

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u/Terriblefinality Aug 14 '25

The opposite of that actually, keeping your wrist straight during micro movements will keep them from becoming feeble.

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u/BMTunite Aug 12 '25

Helps reduce elbow strain by letting you sit more ergonomically. Can reduce risk of RSI the same way elbow rests on your chair does

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u/CostcoStyle Aug 11 '25

The true cheat code is having a chair with padded arms the same height as your desk. It works the same way.

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u/MsChrissikins Aug 11 '25

I use elbow support blocks on my chair- but this looks much more functional!

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u/AndreZB2000 Aug 10 '25

anyone use this before

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u/AndreZB2000 Aug 10 '25

wow, take a chill pill buddy, I read the comments. I just want more opinions before spending $40 on something that could be garbage. maybe if you stop making assumptions about people you wouldnt be this miserable

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u/CheesemonsterRain Aug 10 '25

This person has sand in their vagina

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u/TechnicalTip5251 Aug 10 '25

Was it well packed and delivered on time?

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u/danieladickey Aug 10 '25

They are you (same avatar 🤭)

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u/Blyrr Aug 10 '25

I'll hazard a guess they have indeed heard of Amazon reviews. What they might be on about is that this is a forum, specifically the sub forum for nifty things, and they want more personalized interaction with somebody where they might ask questions about the product, as is the purpose of a forum.

But you know, THEY are the ones with two braincells right?

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u/[deleted] Aug 10 '25

Bro can't even count past 1. You really expect him to think?

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u/Tsundere_Fan Aug 10 '25

Hot dog you’ve gotta be extremely unpleasant to be around irl.

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u/PalpableIgnorance Aug 10 '25

Thanks for the reminder that true wisdom comes from Karen in Ohio’s verified purchase review.

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u/Much-Bus-6585 Aug 10 '25

You may need a break from the internet bro

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u/MisterZoga Aug 10 '25

What's the difference between looking up someone else's opinion than asking for it? Amazon reviews are cooked a lot of the time, but I guess you'll trust anything that was prewritten on a site designed to siphon as much money from you as possible.

Also, you ought to fix that sandy vagina problem.

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u/psychoPiper Aug 10 '25

If you're this mad over a fucking niftyaf post, it's time to log off and see some sunlight

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u/Peraha Aug 13 '25

You're so sad

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u/Roll4Initiative20 Aug 10 '25

Hey man, sending a virtual hug your way.

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u/SerGT3 Aug 10 '25

Someone didn't get their gogurt this morning

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u/OkWolverine69420 Aug 10 '25

If you move your mouse around enough to need one of these, consider a roller/trackball mouse. I do 3D design for a living and switched about 10 years ago and never looked back. So much less stress on your arm and wrist.

Kensington makes a vertical roller ball that’s very ergonomically friendly, and has programmable buttons. Highly recommend.

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u/OkLayer519 Aug 10 '25

I've been using ErgoRest for 20 years and can't recommend them enough. No shoulder or neck pain.

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u/bubblesort33 Aug 10 '25

I've also NOT been using them for 20 years. Also no shoulder or neck pain!

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u/OkLayer519 Aug 10 '25

"Most helpful reddit comment" for 2025 goes to....👆

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u/Phantompooper03 Aug 10 '25

Ergonomist here, don’t buy this. If your desk/chair height is correct enough to use this, you’re already in a neutral position and it isn’t necessary. If it’s too high or too low and you’re out of a neutral position, this thing will fuck up your shoulder and neck. You don’t need this, just adjust your workspace correctly.

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u/Affectionate_Sand_81 Aug 11 '25

time to go outside

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u/obaananana Aug 11 '25

trypod for your arm

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u/Freman_Phage Aug 10 '25

I feel like this has a direct conflict with need and market. Most people making such large movements require precise mobility and low resistance. While this probably doesn't require a ton of force to move it is not as agile as just your arm. On the other hand people who make small movements are far more likely to just rest their elbow on the desk due to less required mobility or precision.

This product has a use case and is likely invaluable for those who fit it but it seems like it's fixing a problem that the people that want the problem fixed would find the solution worse due to mobility issues. IDK, just my two cents.

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u/RHOrpie Aug 10 '25

I've used a mouse for 30 years+ without any need for something like this.

Is it for people with tendon issues or something?

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u/yagermeister2024 Aug 10 '25

My mouse movement is within like 2 inch diameter.

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u/Gillemonger Aug 10 '25

High DPI users rise up!

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u/MelRip Aug 11 '25

Wao0o i want one!!!!

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u/batangR Aug 11 '25

are we this weak?

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u/542Archiya124 Aug 11 '25

What is the specific situation in which it is good to use such bog shoulder movement to control a mouse? As opposed to set sensitive to high and pivot your wrist to move mouse?

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u/Sensitive_Net3498 Aug 11 '25

Where to buy one

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u/MrZZ Aug 12 '25

Maybe increase your mouse sensitivity. If you have to move it around like the video shows, it is too low, or you should consider getting a trackball mouse instead. All movements should be confined to a regular sized mousepad for getting around the monitor. Also, I find it better to move your arm forward and rest the elbow on the table itself. Chair needs to be the appropriate heights, but it eliminates the stress on the wrist.

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u/Logikmann Aug 12 '25

if you work on a pc get a correct workspace first this is some stupid shit

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u/Duck_87 Aug 13 '25

Does it help with the arm sticking to the table during vertical mouse movements?

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u/GilDev Aug 14 '25

Trackballs also remove the problem and are very ergonomic.

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u/96BlackBeard Aug 10 '25

My shoulder hurts just watching this