subject: Product Review: Sanyo Dr 7700ku Massage Chair Recliner [print this page] There are many different massage chairs to choose from on the market. Of the many high-end models that are available, only a handful offer zero gravity. The Sanyo DR 7700 is a zero gravity massage chair.
Many people are not familiar with what zero gravity means in respect to recliners. Although the technology is advanced, you will not be weightless in the chair. Instead, zero gravity refers to a position developed by NASA for launching astronauts in rockets.
There are many forces which must be absorbed by an astronaut's body during takeoff. NASA found that it could minimize these effects by seating the astronaut flat on their back with their knees raised. This enabled them to absorb the strong forces of gravity during takeoff.
Now, many recliners such as the Sanyo DR 7700 offer a zero gravity position. This position helps to more evenly distribute the weight across your back. Recliners without this feature mean that your body weight is concentrated on different parts of your spine.
Zero gravity is just one of the many features offered in this model. You will also find some advanced electronic sensors. There are sophisticated sensors to determine where stress resides in your body.
One of the sophisticated systems containing this recliner is the stiffness detection system. A special device is used to measure your heart rate and perspiration. This then tells the recliner where areas of tension residing in your body.
Another electronic feature offered in this recliner is the physical shape sensor. This sensor determines how your body is positioned in the chair. When you move during the course of the massage, this sensor picks it up and adjusts the massage heads to target your new location.
You also find that this recliner comes with five automatic massage courses. This is an easy way to push one button and receive a full body massage. Just relax as the massage will work through a predetermined program over the 15 minute duration.
Many massage chairs come with fully automatic controls. This enables you to adjust the angle of the leg rest or chair back automatically. Simply find the right angle to receive your massage that is most comfortable for your needs.
You also find five different manual massage courses. The manual massages include grip, shiatsu, kneading, tapping, and kneading and tapping. This gives you a variety of manual massage techniques to target specific aches and pains.
There is also an air massage system contained in this recliner. Air massage systems use specially designed airbags to provide compression style massage to the larger muscles of the body. Air massage systems are great for the thighs, buttocks, calves and feet.
As you can see, there are quite a number of advanced electronic features in the Sanyo DR 7700. This recliner provides you with a combination of 83 manual massage courses. The five automatic massage programs give you a variety of programs to fit a number of different needs. If you are checking out massage recliners, then you should try the Sanyo DR 7700 massage chair.
