Karu 6th Gear September 10, 2014 Share September 10, 2014 (edited) Interesting device... But think it's very anti social to use it. I would kpkb if I'm in the receiving end. If need the space then spend money to buy Biz class tickets!! http://travel.asiaone.com/article/news/one-mans-right-is-anothers-wrong 1. What is a Knee Defender? A nifty - or annoying, depending on how you see it - pocket-size device, Knee Defenders are basically sturdy plastic clips.Costing US$21.95 (S$27.41), they come in a set of two, and exist to protect the sacred ground that is an airline passenger's leg room.Opinion on the Knee Defender is varied - some, especially tall people, adore it, while others have taken to label it as plain rude. 2. Sounds interesting. How is it used? Preserving your leg room has never been easier.Users first extend the seat table in front of them, before proceeding to clip one Knee Defender onto each of the table's arms.The Knee Defender can then be slid up and down the table arm, effectively allowing the user to "control" how far the seat in front can recline.The closer the Knee Defender is to the seat in front, the less reclining leeway the seat will have.To top it off, the Knee Defender website even has a printable "Courtesy Card", which manufacturers suggest the user passing to the passenger sitting in front, to inform him or her about the upcoming failure of their seat's recline feature. 3. Why would I need such a device? Aside from the obvious comfort of having sufficient leg room, the space that a Knee Defender gives can be used to, according to the product's website, work on one's laptop or engage in anti-deep vein thrombosis (DVT) exercises.Don't miss these... Knee Defender a hit after in-flight spatFlight diverted because of quarrel over legroom DVT, also known as Economy Class Syndrome, is a medical condition whereby a potentially dangerous blood clot develops in a person, as a result of limited space or movement.Of course, whether or not the Knee Defender is the best solution to these problems is another contentious topic 4. Who invented it? Ira Goldman, a 1.93m tall Washington DC resident who wanted to help fellow tall airline passengers deal with the problem of being "bashed in the knees over and over again". He first marketed the product in 2003. 5. What are airlines' policies over its use? News reports regarding the Knee Defender stem mostly from the US, although its manufacturer's website claims to have purchases from the "7 continents". According to an article in the BBC, the US Federal Aviation Administration has yet to ban the gadget, although most major US airlines, such as United Airlines, have. 6. Where can I buy one? Do you think the Knee Defender is for you? Are you ready to accept the death stares or scowls of disapproval that might result from your using it? Edited September 10, 2014 by Karu ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic September 10, 2014 Share September 10, 2014 Posted before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserjet Neutral Newbie September 10, 2014 Share September 10, 2014 Carry on discussions here : http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2695830-no-you-cannot-recline-your-seat/ ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Related Discussions
Related Discussions
Netflix or others : What are the shows recommended to watch?
Netflix or others : What are the shows recommended to watch?
Top 5 questions to ask every used car dealer
Top 5 questions to ask every used car dealer
Selling Car through CARRO
Selling Car through CARRO
Get a new car plate number for used car
Get a new car plate number for used car
Recommend lawyer to take dealer to court for mileage / odometer tampering?
Recommend lawyer to take dealer to court for mileage / odometer tampering?
Good knee surgeon to rec?
Good knee surgeon to rec?
Home-stay for holiday instead of Hotel? (AIRBNB)
Home-stay for holiday instead of Hotel? (AIRBNB)
Iceland : Has anybody driven in Iceland before?
Iceland : Has anybody driven in Iceland before?