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See why +100,000 customers ditched their old shop stools and made the switch to Vyper.

SPECS & DIMENSIONS

FOOTPRINT23"x16"
Height17.5"
Max Weight Capacity400 lbs.
Product Weight32.5 lbs.
BACKREST INCLUDEDNo
SEAT DIMENSIONS16"x12"
SEAT THICKNESS3"
REMOVABLE SEATYes
TOOL TRAY INCLUDEDYes
CASTER SIZE4"
# OF CASTERS4
MADE INWisconsin, USA
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100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

Try it for 30 days. Don't love it, send it back, and we'll refund 100% of what you paid.

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LIFETIME WARRANTY

Frame, hardware, and casters covered for life. Cushions and mechanisms for 5 years from purchase.

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Free shipping on every order over $200, direct from our Wisconsin warehouse.

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USED BY THE PROS EVERYDAY.

Trusted, tested, and used by the best in the industry.

JAY LENO

JAY LENO'S GARAGE

RICHARD RAWLINGS

GAS MONKEY GARAGE

BILL GOLDBERG

GOLDBERGS GARAGE

CHIP FOOSE

FOOSE DESIGN

BRIAN SCOTTO

HOONIGAN

ADAM LZ

LZMFG
01/06

You need the LOW-PRO if you....

You need the LOW-PRO if you....

DETAIL CARS AND NEED A STOOL BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY WORK

The Low-Pro is the detailer's stool. Dual tool trays for polishers, brushes, and microfibers. A 16-inch wide seat sized for hours of paint correction, ceramic, and PPF. Smooth glide so you can roll between sections of a panel without lifting yourself. And when you need to get even lower for the bottom of a door or the rocker panel, pull the seat off and use it as a knee pad. The stool that thought through the way detailers actually work.

ARE TIRED OF WORKING OFF AN UPSIDE-DOWN BUCKET

If you've been using a flipped 5-gallon bucket, a milk crate, or kneeling on a folded shop towel for low work, you already know what you're missing. The Low-Pro keeps you up off the floor, rolling on five industrial casters, with tools right next to you. The bucket goes in the corner. The Low-Pro becomes the thing you reach for the second you start working low.

DO EVERY KIND OF WORK IN YOUR GARAGE AND NEED ONE STOOL THAT HANDLES LOW JOBS

The Low-Pro is built for detailing, but it's not just for detailers. DIY guys use it for anything that has them on the floor: wiring outlets, painting trim, working in crawl spaces, doing brake jobs on the family car. If you've got a working garage and you do a little of everything, the Low-Pro is the stool that handles every job that's too low for a regular chair.

WANT TO BUY AMERICAN MADE

Every Vyper stool is designed, welded, powder-coated, and assembled in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Built here, by Americans, on American soil. When you buy a Low-Pro, you're paying American workers, not subsidizing factories overseas. That matters to a lot of our customers. It matters to us too.

Proudly American Made

Designed, manufactured, and packaged in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Every chair, every cart, every creeper.

Trusted by +100,000 Customers

COMPARE STOOLS

LOW-PRO

$450

HEIGHT RANGE 17.5"
HEIGHT ADJUST Fixed
WEIGHT CAPACITY 400lbs
BASE SIZE 23" x 16"
CASTER SIZE 4"
MADE IN USA
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ROBUST STEEL PRO

$450

HEIGHT RANGE 19.5"
HEIGHT ADJUST Fixed
WEIGHT CAPACITY 400lbs
BASE DIAMETER 21"
CASTER SIZE 4"
MADE IN USA
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ROBUST STEEL SPORT

$475

HEIGHT RANGE 14" - 21"
HEIGHT ADJUST Pin
WEIGHT CAPACITY 300lbs
BASE DIAMETER 21.25"
CASTER SIZE 3"
MADE IN USA
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Helpful Videos & Info

This is one of those products you have to see to fully appreciate. Watch the videos below, from the day it arrives at your door to the day it lives in your garage.

Unsure if the LOW-PRO is right for you?

Give Bryan a call. He will be able to guide you to the perfect product for your needs.

Call (920) 301-3822

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 654 reviews.

Was a little hesitant because of the price, but its just as high quality as advertised.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

The chair itself is great. It’s very strong, well-built, and durable. It honestly looks and feels like something that will last a lifetime. The assembly directions, on the other hand, leave a lot to be desired. I wouldn’t waste much time trying to follow the paper instructions because they really don’t tell you much. Go to their YouTube channel and watch the assembly video instead. It makes putting the chair together much easier. My biggest complaint is that I really think the tool holder should be included with the chair rather than being an accessory you have to purchase separately. After all, having your tools and parts within reach is kind of the whole point of a mechanic’s shop chair. For the price of the chair, I think the tool holder should be standard equipment. The chair is a little on the expensive side as it is. If they included the tool holder and kept the price the same, I think it would be a very good deal. Overall, though, the quality is excellent and I’m happy with the purchase.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

My husband has wanted to purchase this chair and we finally ordered it. He absolutely loves it, especially moving around the garage and in the basement. Makes things so much easier for him, as he has mobility issues. Fantastic chair!!!! Would recommend it to anyone.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Customer video review of ROBUST STEEL MAX

This was an anniversary gift for my husband. He's having a new shop built, and I felt he just needed a good, comfortable place to put his rear once the shop is complete. This man never gets excited over anything. He was excited to get this chair and the add-ons I included!

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Delivery was slower than advertised, but worth the wait! This thing was actually fun to assemble, they provided grade 5 and grade 8 bolts to do it with! Truly built to last. Have a good hold on this chair when you sit down, it will take off on you, or you can lock 2 of the casters.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Love my Vyper chair! Sits high enough to work at my toolbox and low enough to work on my truck! And it’s very comfortable!

FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE (ELEVATED)

I have a garage floor with some cracks and all the other chairs I bought would get hung up in those cracks i purchased the vyper chair and rolls over those cracks with no problem best chair i bought i recommend it for everyone you won't be disappointed

FULLY LOADED LOW-PRO

When I initially saw the ad for a Viper stool: my first thought was “ there is no way I would spend that much money on a shop stool!” So I watched the ads for two years and last week I purched 3 of them. We have a smaller industrial shop with 7 employees. The first stool arrived and the quality is infinite. Very well thought out, all serious steel construction, very strong standard hardware. Very nice throughout. Thankyou.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

My wife and I are both disabled, she has knee and hip problems and I'm an amputee. We needed a chair to use in the kitchen and to move throughout the apartment. We had already gone through two office chairs that didn't hold up like they said they would, they both broke and were thrown in the trash. We bought the Steel Robust Max with the Big Boy attachments, I was tired of wasting money on cheap flimsy chairs. The Vyper chair is AWESOME!!! My wife, who uses the chair the most, LOVES IT. Because of the price, we were a little hesitant at first about buying the Vyper Chair, but we're glad we did. The chair is built like a tank and yet it glides across the floor with ease. This is a perfect example of "you get what you pay for." Thanks guys, we love it.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

My only regret is... "Why didn't I get this sooner?" What an amazing chair. Easy to assemble, well made, does everything Vyper advertises. Rolls effortlessly, and is as comfortable as it looks. Very pleased. I may need to order an additional so my wife or my friends can't steal mine when they are hanging out in the garage while I work on their vehicles. If you are on the fence about this chair / stool or any of their garage products, I highly recommend getting off the fence and get one of these chairs or stools. You won't be disappointed.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I have not been able to really put it to the test, but so far so good.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Very heavy duty one of the best stools I’ve ever owned

LOW-PRO

Customer photo review of ROBUST STEEL MAX

Great chair, you can run over carpet and not fall over!

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Easy to assemble, comfortable and sturdy. The wheels are large and do not get caught on small obstacles on the floor.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Purchased for the renter who farms some ground for me. It’s his 76th birthday and he shows 2 custom Vehicles at custom shows. Thought he could use something nice to help save his body when he is doing show prep.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Wonderful addition to my shop. Wish I had bought one when they first came out years ago. Well worth the money, and I may buy another later on . I like the idea that is expandable and I can add sides to it . beautifully made, easy to put together, just follow the instructions. after falling off two smaller, cheaper stools- . This is money well spent .I recommended one to all my friends . Buy a cheaper unit that is not as effective, doesn’t roll as well, and either ends up breaking or you ignore it .. spend the money. Buy the best . 5 star product and excellent value . Should last a lifetime with minimal care !

ROBUST STEEL MAX

The chair is very high quality and was very easy to assemble. Haven’t had much of a chance to use it yet nut very comfortable

FREEDOM EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

Great product, we pulled up A youtube video to help with puttung tye chair together it helped a lot.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Well packed, arrived undamaged. Lots of parts and bolts!! Took awhile to assemble and reassemble. Recommend watching the appropriate assembly video several times. It is very freewheeling and comfortable . I like everything but the price!

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

The chair is well built, easy to assemble and comfortable

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Excellent product that is built to last. Only recommendation is to put torque specifications on the assembly instructions. Its would prevent over torturing of mounting hardware in the seat area that I am sure happens. Extremely satisfied with the chair.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Biggest problem is there should have been a video assembling the Freedom chair. For a girl assembling by herself, it would have been a bigggg game changer if the parts bags which are confusing if you would also put the number on it also that reflects in the assembly book. Having the item numbered would have been a faster to assemble. Really would appreciate you considering this be done on all parts bags. Love my chair but it was confusing for a girl.

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

I had one of the shorter chairs which is great but I some leg issues and it was painful to stand up from it. I got the taller one which has the same greatness but easier for me to sit down and stand up. My wife is happy as she got the shorter one. It is the right size as she is 5 ft tall, so it all worked out. I ordered easy lift kit for the taller chair which is a big win, and yes I will get one for the other seat as well.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of FREEDOM EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

Chair rolls so smooth. I don't think it will ever turn over. Chair is built like a rock. Freedom baby!

FREEDOM EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

The chair is very well built and rolls over all the cracks in the floor without catching.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

This by far the highest quality, best built, shop chair I’ve ever owned. I have TWO other garage chairs that are getting benched immediately! This Vyper chair is legit. I just love when you can tell right out of the gate that a product is going to last a very long time.

FREEDOM EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

At 79 years old I have busted my ass in my smooth floor shop numerous times over the years with small wheel rollers, sometimes not even trying to roll over something small like a gravel stone. Looked at your chair a couple of times and choked on the price. Last time, a few weeks ago I got dumped again I decided to bite the bullet and order. I am so very impressed with the total quality of each and every part and how well it all fit together perfectly. The comfort and safety I feel rolling around is superb. Semper Fi from an old Marine.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I was skeptical about ordering a shop stool this expensive, but it is absolutely worth it. Very comfortable and well built. The large casters make moving around the shop feel safer than anything I’ve used before, and the stool is just flat out comfortable to sit on. I’m so glad that I broke down and ordered this for myself. Now I’m trying to justify the cost for another one to use when I’m working in the basement.

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you upgrade.

This is a big purchase. What if I'm not satisfied?

We get it. The price is more than you've spent on a shop chair/stool/cart before, and you can't sit in it before you buy it. That's why every Vyper purchase comes with a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee. Roll it, sit in it, put it through a real weekend in your shop. If it's not what we said it was, send it back. We'll refund every penny and cover the return shipping.

The lifetime warranty on the frame, hardware, and casters covers you long after the 30 days are up. If you have questions before or after purchase, call (920) 301-3822 and you'll reach a real person at our Green Bay headquarters. Not a chatbot, not an offshore call center. The team that builds your chair is the team that picks up the phone.

We've built this so the risk is on us, not you.

What's the difference between the Vyper Low-Pro and Robust Steel Pro shop stools?

The Low-Pro is our low-profile detailing stool, with a detachable seat that doubles as a knee or elbow pad on hard surfaces. The Robust Steel Pro is the everyday shop stool, taller than the Low-Pro, with a large stationary tool tray that stays facing forward while the seat spins.

Both stools share the same Vyper build: 400 lb capacity, 3.5" industrial foam seat, laser-cut powder-coated steel frame, zinc-coated hardware, 4" industrial casters, and a 5-leg anti-tip base. Neither has a backrest or height adjustment by default. The choice comes down to working height. Low-Pro for close-to-the-ground detailing work, Robust Steel Pro for standard shop and bench work where a chair would be overkill.

I already have a shop stool, why should I upgrade?

Honest answer: if your current stool works for you, doesn't hurt your back, doesn't tip when you reach, doesn't have foam that's flat, and isn't on its way to the dumpster within a year or two, you don't need to upgrade.

But that's not why most buyers come to us. Most buyers upgrade because they've owned three or four cheap stools at $80 to $150 each and they're tired of the cycle. Foam compresses. Wheels break. Frames bend. Welds pop. Within two years, the stool is junk and they're shopping again.

A Vyper chair starts around $475 and includes a lifetime warranty on the frame, hardware, and casters. Buy once. Sit comfortably. Stop replacing every couple of years. The math works out over a decade.

The other reason buyers upgrade: the cheap stool was hurting them. Bad foam, no lumbar support, low weight capacity, narrow seat. After 30 years of trade work, that stool wasn't doing them any favors. The Vyper is the chair that finally lets them keep working without paying for it the next morning.

Should I buy a Vyper stool or a Vyper chair?

Buy a Vyper stool (Low-Pro or Robust Steel Pro) if you're in and out fast, working close to the ground, detailing, or don't need lumbar support. Buy a Vyper chair (Robust Steel Max, Elevated Steel Max, or Robust Steel Sport) if you're seated for hours at a time and need a backrest, adjustable height, or both.

Quick decision rule: if you can't remember the last time you wanted a backrest while working, you want a stool. If your back is the reason you're shopping for shop equipment in the first place, you want a chair. Our specialists at (920) 301-3822 will walk you through the right pick if it's not obvious from your work style.

Is the Vyper Low-Pro the right stool for car detailers?

Yes. The Low-Pro was designed by detailers, for detailers, built for the close-to-the-car work that defines detailing: polishing rocker panels, paint correction on lower doors, PPF and vinyl application on lower body sections, and any task where a standard shop chair sits too high.

The detachable seat is the differentiator most detailers notice first. It pops off and doubles as a knee or elbow pad on hard surfaces, useful for working wheels, low quarter panels, and anything else where you go from seated to kneeling and back. For ultra-low work like wheel detailing and brake dust on sports cars, pair the Low-Pro with a Mini Creeper.

Does the Robust Steel Pro have a tool tray, and how is it different from competitor stools?

Yes. The Robust Steel Pro ships with a large stationary tool tray that stays facing forward while the seat spins. Most competitor stools mount the tray to the seat itself, which means every time you rotate to grab a tool, the tray rotates with you and you have to reach awkwardly behind you.

The tray includes a rubber lining pad to protect the powder coat and keeps sockets, wrenches, and small parts within arm's reach for the whole job. Combined with the 4" industrial casters that roll over zip ties, cords, and cracked concrete without catching, the Robust Steel Pro is built for mechanics and detailers who don't want to keep getting up to grab the next tool.

Can I add a backrest to a Vyper stool?

Yes. The Vyper Backrest is an add-on accessory that bolts onto both the Robust Steel Pro and the Low Pro Backrest attaches to the Low-Pro. It's the common upgrade path for buyers who started with a stool form factor and decided after a few weeks they wanted lumbar support without trading up to a full chair.

Other available stool accessories include armrest options, footring extensions, and the Big Boy attachment for buyers who want a wider seat surface. The full lineup of attachments is compatible with both stools. If you're not sure which accessory matches your stool and your work, call (920) 301-3822.

How much weight can a Vyper stool hold and will it tip over?

Both the Low-Pro and Robust Steel Pro are rated for 400 lb capacity on a 5-leg laser-cut steel anti-tip base. The wider stance and lower center of gravity keep the stool planted even when you lean hard into the work. 4" industrial casters roll over extension cords, floor cracks, drain channels, and zip ties without catching.

Buyers at 280, 300, and 350 lbs consistently report the stool stays planted and doesn't flex or feel like it might fail. Stability is the most-cited differentiator versus cheap shop stools in the reviews. Buyers who have fallen off tipping chairs or had close calls note the stability immediately, often on the first day of use.

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