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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: klapheus on Thu, 13 October 2016, 10:40:58
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I'm looking for a wrist rest for my pok3r keyboard but does wrist rest really helped on our daily typing?
Any recommendation?
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I love tall gel wrist rests, but that is only my opinion.
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https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=82836
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I cannot live without one. Pretty much a requirement.
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I will say I am also pretty sure I'll always have one from now on.
I bought a Royal GLAM one and it's been with my keyboard ever since. I love it!
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just in the recent years of using a mech board have I started trying to get my wrists as straight as possible and the keyboard as flat and level as possible. I have kinda stuck with the thick Grifiti wrist pads now on my home and work setups.
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I'm looking for a wrist rest for my pok3r keyboard but does wrist rest really helped on our daily typing?
Any recommendation?
You should get one if it helps level your hands when they're otherwise bending. You can get one for looks or feel if otherwise, and that's your choice, but it probably won't really help that much.
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I'm looking for a wrist rest for my pok3r keyboard but does wrist rest really helped on our daily typing?
Any recommendation?
For me, I say no. I have 3 wrist rest for 3 different size of kb, 60%, TKL and full size. Never use!
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A wrist rest could relieve pain and numbness in your fingers, hands, and arms. You may choose one depending on how you intend to use it and your own needs.
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Just got myself a wrist rest a few weeks ago and I don't know how I lived without it. Makes typing a bit more enjoyable.
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Never used one at first, but now it's absolutely necessary.
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Never used one at first, but now it's absolutely necessary.
A wrist rest could relieve pain and numbness in your fingers, hands, and arms. You may choose one depending on how you intend to use it and your own needs.
Just got myself a wrist rest a few weeks ago and I don't know how I lived without it. Makes typing a bit more enjoyable.
Probably it depends on the position between my chair and desk. Will try to use wrist rest again.
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I think I have to use one. I have a Model F 122 and the front edge on that thing is almost an inch thick! I found one at work for free and coding is so much better now. Sadly I don't actually have one at work with my Das, which has a very sharp edge.
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I probably should get one since my wrist has been aching like crazy these days.
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Initially I thought the leather padding helps relax the wrists, for a more natural strain on my forearm and wrists.
However, after a couple of months my wrists began to strain. So then I realized that the wrist wrest is constantly pushing against my carpel tunnel nerves, putting pressure no it.
So I removed the wrist wrest and eventually the strain went away. Now I generally reccomend AGAINST wrist wrests.
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Depends on the board. My current one is tall, so yes. I get wrist pain without one.
I think it is always personal - they are actively bad for some people, causing more strain. You have to take ownership of your own ergonomics and figure out what you need, and the answer also involves your desk, chair, how you sit, how you type, how much RSI damage you've already done, and frequently how stressed out or otherwise unhealthy you are.
Specifically wrt wrist rests, experimenting is really easy. It is just a hunk of mass; what you pay for is aesthetics. Look around your house and dummy something up. If you have access to wood tools, a two by four, sandpaper and nearly any cutting tool it is all you need. If not, find something slightly smaller but approximately the right shape, angle it, and perhaps put some cloth over it or something. Type on it for a while, see what happens. Adjust as needed. Perhaps experiment with something squishy on top; that seems to work for some people.
Good luck!
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I have a couple that I got recently but I don't really care for them. Thought they would feel super comfortable but I don't notice much difference at all between using them vs no using them. Never had wrist pains before so I guess I shouldn't change my config anyways ;)
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I bought one because I thought it looked kickass, but never really used it. Then I bought my LZ which is fairly high at the front and I can't use it without the rest now.
I think it really depends on the height of the front of the case and the angle.
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Ordered Navigator of the Sea Wrist Rest from Jelly Key. It's about to ship soon. :cool:
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You actually want a palm rest. Any orthopedic surgeon is going to tell you that resting your wrists on anything while typing creates pressure and can hasten or worsen carpel tunnel syndrome.
Something like this is a better option: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FEVWU8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2Z3EMIT03ZZZY&coliid=I2ALOVKHSY2B2L
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I use a wooden wrist rest for 5 years and now can not do without it.
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I didn't use one for the longest time until my wrists started to hurt from being bent upwards too much. I've had a wrist rest for a while now and I can't imagine ever having a desk setup without one now. (nylon covered black brick style) It is just so much better when you have a more natural angle on the keyboard. Plus, it's an obvious place for stuff like resting your elbow/leaning on the desk
I hate the gel kinds.
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Wrist rest doesn't help, arm rest does.
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No part of your arm, wrist or hand other than your finger tips should be touching anything. I would guess 90% or more o us violate that practice, me included.
http://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/desk-ergonomics-for-improved-posture-and-typing-speed/
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Linking Das' website as a source? Son, I'm disappoint.
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Yup I had to get one after I got my TADA68. All my keyboards prior were very low profile. I ended up going with a glourious pc gaming wrist pad, not a fan of the brand's name and what not but the product is really great. It sits just where I want it to be without any strain in my wrists. I still have a slight pinky pain in my left hand..that I should investigate what is causing it :P
You should try out different heights, most come in a standard length of 4 inches. I just stacked books until I found a good height.
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I made myself a wood one and I love it. I only use it at work though. I really should make another one.
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I bought a TKL and 60% from Glorious when the greys were on sale and while I don't notice a huge difference I do think it helps. It's just better positioning to be typing on, I'd be interested in trying a wooden wrist rest in the future because those seem lower profile while the ones I have seems to taller. I think it's worth trying one out and see if you like it.
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Wayyyyy late to this convo but I just got a wrist rest and it feels sooooo good.
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just in the recent years of using a mech board have I started trying to get my wrists as straight as possible and the keyboard as flat and level as possible. I have kinda stuck with the thick Grifiti wrist pads now on my home and work setups.
I already have one ( a softer one). Yes it can help, because it can support our wrists and a softer wrist rest is even more effective because it can lessen the pressure. Furthermore, it could prevent us to to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injuries
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just in the recent years of using a mech board have I started trying to get my wrists as straight as possible and the keyboard as flat and level as possible. I have kinda stuck with the thick Grifiti wrist pads now on my home and work setups.
I already have one ( a softer one). Yes it can help, because it can support our wrists and a softer wrist rest is even more effective because it can lessen the pressure. Furthermore, it could prevent us to to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injuries
It cuts off blood flow at the wrists
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I'd say wrist rests are pretty much a necessity for long term typing. Material is mostly personal preference with what people find comfortable. I've been using a wooden wrist rest for a few months and while it's better than nothing, I feel it causes uncomfortability simply due to the fact that it's wood.
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just in the recent years of using a mech board have I started trying to get my wrists as straight as possible and the keyboard as flat and level as possible. I have kinda stuck with the thick Grifiti wrist pads now on my home and work setups.
I already have one ( a softer one). Yes it can help, because it can support our wrists and a softer wrist rest is even more effective because it can lessen the pressure. Furthermore, it could prevent us to to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injuries
It cuts off blood flow at the wrists
That's why I stopped using them. When I bought my first mechanical, I thought the board was too high, having to hold my wrist in uncomfortable positions.
But after a couple of months this deaf sensation started building up in my wrists. So I remembered I also play the piano and then you have to lift your wrists way higher then with a regular keyboard and that's fine as well (pianists suffer more from back problems than from wrist problems, typically). So I ditched the wrist wrest and voila never experienced any fatigue or weird feelings anymore.
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I'd say wrist rests are pretty much a necessity for long term typing. Material is mostly personal preference with what people find comfortable. I've been using a wooden wrist rest for a few months and while it's better than nothing, I feel it causes uncomfortability simply due to the fact that it's wood.
I guess it's very personal because typing styles also very: do you keep your wrist on the table, do you life your wrist, do you try to keep your hands steady or do they move across the board when typing, do you have your elbow tucked in or just loose, do you have your keyboard right below your wrist, like in a 90 degrees fashion, or do you have your keyboard farther away, etc.
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I have one but i'd rather have a small pillow under my elbows.
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It's not really necessary. Like if you are used to keeping your wrist afloat and in the correct position when you type, you don't need one. I just like having one when I'm in a neutral position and not actually typing anything. It's more of a vanity item on my desk. Look at this solid slab of wood and finish.