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

SPECS & DIMENSIONS

Height Range17" - 22.5"
Height Adjustment TypeEZ-LIFT
Max Weight Capacity400 lbs.
Product Weight36.5 lbs.
BACKREST INCLUDEDYes
SEAT WIDTH14"
SEAT THICKNESS4"
BASE DIAMETER23"
FootrestStainless
Caster Size4"
# of Casters5
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

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

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Buy Now, Pay Later.

Purchase your Vyper today, and pay tomorrow with ShopPay interest-free installments.

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

Your Problems. Our Solution.

Vyper chairs are built to fix the everyday problems that cheap shop chairs create. If your chair makes the job harder, more painful, or more frustrating than it needs to be, it’s time to upgrade.

Sore Back & knees?

Work in All-Day Comfort

Cheap chairs put your body in the wrong position for hours. Vyper gives you the cushioning, lumbar support, and adjustable height you need to stay comfortable, stay focused, and get through long days without paying for it later.

Don't Trust Your Chair?

Trust the chair you work in

Most shop chairs are made from cheap plastics and lightweight materials that wear down fast and need replacing every six months. Vyper chairs are built like a tank with all-steel construction to support up to 400 lbs with zero flex.

Tired of Tipping Over?

Roll Safely Over Anything

Tiny casters catch on cracks, cords, zip ties, and uneven concrete, which can send the chair sideways and put you at risk of injury. Vyper uses 4-inch industrial-grade casters and a 5-point anti-tip base to safely roll over anything without dumping you on the floor.

Proudly American Made

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

Trusted by +100,000 Customers

COMPARE CHAIRS

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

$575

HEIGHT RANGE 17" - 22.5"
HEIGHT ADJUST EZ-Lift
WEIGHT CAPACITY 400lbs
BASE DIAMETER 23"
CASTER SIZE 4"
MADE IN USA
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ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

$600

HEIGHT RANGE 24" - 29.5"
HEIGHT ADJUST EZ-Lift
WEIGHT CAPACITY 400lbs
BASE DIAMETER 23"
CASTER SIZE 4"
MADE IN USA
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ROBUST STEEL SPORT

$425

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 ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT) 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 4245 reviews.

Customer photo review of FORD MUSTANG® - SHADOW BLACK

My son loves these chairs and I’m going to purchase an elevated one for the shop.

FORD MUSTANG® - SHADOW BLACK

Shipping was perfect, zero damage to the exterior box.

FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE

I Love the chair I received. I made a mistake in not ordering the Chair that raise to the higher position. 🤔☹️ I will use it anyway because I cannot invest that much again to get the one I really wanted. Nothing against the Chair I received. Like I said it is everything you said it was It is the best build Chair I have ever seen. The assembly was simple and the directions were well displayed. Love it. ❤️❤️

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

verry happy with my purchase , just got it so i'm still adjusting to how good it feels and works.

FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE

I’d send a pic but there was a delay on my accessory tool tray so it’s not completely assembled yet. I absolutely love the chair it’s top quality bar none. It’s an industrial piece of art I am totally satisfied!

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I'm an 81 year old male, 6-0, 200 pounds in fairly good physical shape, except for some back problems. Putting air in my truck's tires required more bending than I would have liked and was in pain with some loss of mobility for the next three days. I tried three cheaper shop stools but none of them were very substantial. I decided to give Vyper a chance and ordered the Robust Steel Max (Ez -Lift). The package the ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT) was in showed up in a reasonable time. I found that all the parts were there, checking it against the parts list in the instructions. There are lots of bolts and nuts, different sizes, each size comes in its own bag. Unfortunately, none of them have a description in the instructions but the diagrams in the instructions list the part numbers of everything, including the nuts and bolts, that correspond with the part numbers on each bag; the description is on the bag along with the part numbers. I found watching the assembly video a great guide in what size nuts/bolts are being used to connect what together. This would be easier to deal with if the instructions used a LARGER font so a magnifying glass hadn't been needed. Assembly took around an hour. Nothing was difficult although tightening the nuts and bolts sometimes took a bit more force than I thought they would. I called Vyper twice and spoke to Ryan and Stephanie, both knowledgeable, very pleasant and extremely helpful. They took as much time as was needed and didn't try to rush to get to the next call as a lot of customer service people tend to do. The day after assembly was completed, I needed to put air in one of my cars. I sat on the chair, easily locked the two locking wheels (I was on a driveway with a moderate incline), put air into the tires as needed, easily released the locks on the wheels and easily rolled to the next tire until all four had the correct amount of air. What a difference using my new Vyper made! The seat went up and down effortlessly and the wheels moved smoothly and bumped over the air hose with no problem. Best of all, no back pain when I was done.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Great chair. I struggled with which height to buy and almost bought one of each sine there was a significant savings if you bought both together. I made a mistake when I only bought one. I should have grabbed them both.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE

Packaging was flawless. All parts individually packaged for easy identification during assembly. Only thing I would change is to package the seat back better. If you were to be careless with a box cutter you could accidentally cut the seat back as it was loose in the box up near the top of the box. Glad I carefully used a box cutter in case this was the case which it was.

FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE

Customer photo review of ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Fedx delivers it, took about 45 minutes to put together, wow this thing looks really well made, looks great in the red, Roll TIDE! Anyway got it together and rolling around and working on my zero turn, lot’s better than my old chair! Way better!! Will probably get picked first when I kick the bucket 😂 Would like to see a wider backrest but all and all just a great chair ❤️

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

What a fantastic quality shop chair! It completely exceeded my expectations. From the excellent cushions down to the grade 8 hardware, this thing is stout. It is the finest shop chair I’ve ever had the privilege of plopping me ars on. It’s the kind of equipment that will be passed to my son when I’m gone and he will be plopping his ars on. Bravo Vyper and thank you for your excellence!

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I purchased the Ultimate EZ Lift Package with the taller chair & shorter chair. Very happy with both, I do like having 5 wheels and the way the bracing is made which makes it very strong and stable. Chairs are too nice to take to the shop, I put them together in the living room, wife said take them to the shop not staying in the house. Lol Got to admit I did cry once when I first purchased them but after I started receiving all the emails letting me know they received the order, now packing one of them, now packing the second chair and told me when they would ship and when I would receive it, I started getting excited. They came in 4 different boxes and delivered all the same day. What they say is true “Cry once & Buy once”.

ULTIMATE EZ-LIFT PACKAGE

Took a while to talk myself into the purchase but I’m definitely happy I finally did it! Super comfortable and sturdy, looking forward to many years of use.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of RUPTURE EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

Best investment I've made in a long time. The quality and workmanship of these chairs are top shelf. Easy to assemble and everything lined up perfectly. I did break a bolt using power tools when the instructions clearly recommended not using them. Lesson learned. I am considering ordering some accessories like the bottom tray adjustable back rest. If they are built anything like the chairs it will be money well spent.

RUPTURE EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

I bought it. Yes, it’s a darned expensive chair, but there is no alternative that offers this level of quality and comfort. It is a welcome addition to my garage.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I purchased the Robust Steel Max DIY bundle and all I can say is wow. Being a woodworker I don't fall into their typical demographic but it feels absolutely amazing during my marathon sanding sessions compared to a typical shop stool.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Very nice chair, went together well with very thing needied. =========

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Went together very easily but, one lower bolt thread on the bottom center seat support stripped out with very little torque. Very comfortable. But will need to helicoil the stripped out bolt thread.

RUPTURE EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

After researching all the shop chains on the internet I settled on this one as the best choice. Before I bought this one I had one that I tipped over backwards twice. Not fun at 73 or any age. This chair is worth every penny for 3 reasons. First it is totally safe with its wider base and excellent smooth casters. Second it’s highly functional with its lift mechanism and locking casters. Third it’s made in America and I appreciate the ability to support fellow Americans.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Love the chair. Great quality. All parts were included. Clear assembly instructions. High quality hardware. No galled bolts or nuts. High quality paint.

NO. 5 KYLE LARSON EDITION

sets to low need 2 more inches

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Packaged: extremely well. None should arrive damaged. Assembly: very easy to assemble with basic tools. Rugged Quality: appears to be a piece of shop equipment that will last for years. Very well designed and constructed. Value: I thought the purchase price of over $600.00 was excessive. If you’re expecting something special you’ll be disappointed. In my opinion, next time I’ll save a few hundred dollars and probably get something of the same caliber.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of LOW-PRO PACKAGE

These are high quality shop stools. I have used both of these in my garage. I added a tool tray to the chair, a good add. I think I’ll add the expanded seat at some point. I am very happy with this purchase, it was expensive, but the quality is definitely there. I have no regrets on spending the money. These will last well past my time.

LOW-PRO PACKAGE

Easy to build , instructions perfectly written. And a joy to use.i will be recommending it to my friends.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I debated for a long time on buying one of these, I’m a bigger guy who owns a detailing business I’ve gone through a couple rolling chairs. I finally decided to buy one and do not regret it whatsoever, it rolls really really good, the easy up is really nice. The chair gets low enough to sit comfortably doing lower parts of vehicles. I will say I am a bigger guy so I do sink through the pad pretty easy, I plan on buying the “big boy” attachment eventually which would make this chair perfect. Overall really happy with it.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I won't be able to improve on the many reviews about this chair, but I will say you can just feel its quality as you are assembling it: everything fits perfectly and it's a tank. I've been using it for a few weeks now and am so happy I bought it coming from a $55 Amazon special. It's pricey, no doubt, but will truly be with me forever.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Solid, pass on to the next generation quality. Finally, my back doesn't hurt for hours on a stool. American quality! Job well done Viper!

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Love the stool. I'm a retired machinist/welder at 76 I still have a shop. Outstanding design and workmanship. I didn't know you had different models. I should have ordered the Elevated Steel Max EZ-Lift. The Robust is perfect for working on vehicles and trailers. The Elevated stool is ideal for the work bench. Just got to talk my wife into it.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

everything it advertises and more. After a lot of junk from China, this is amazing.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Came very quickly excellent shipping and email updates. Very simple to assemble I followed the You Tube video while assembling. Great chair and comfortable in and out of the garage.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

We'll built, American made and comfortable. The back support works great for me.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of RUPTURE EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

Perfectly packaged in a protective and well organized system. Easy to follow assembly instructions. Parts fit perfectly. Easy to adjust to the needs of the task at hand. High quality and worth the price.

RUPTURE EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

Bought a chair for my husband and kept it a secret till it was due to arrive and then told him I ordered it for him. He was very pleased. He told me that he had been looking at them for weeks but couldn’t justify the cost. I told him I had been looking at them also and wanted him to be safe while cleaning his car and motorcycle. The chair is everything you could want in comfort and stability. He loves it. I loved ordering secretly.❤️❤️

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

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.

How do I know which Vyper Chair is right for me?

Quick decision tree based on the work you do:

Working at standard workbench height? Robust Steel Max chair (or Robust Steel Pro stool if you don't need a backrest or adjustability).

Working at tall fab tables, weld benches, or counter-height workstations? Our Elevated Steel Max chair.

Detailing, polishing, or any work close to the ground? Low Pro stool. For ultra-low work (wheels, baseboards, lower body panels), pair it with a Mini Creeper.

Working under cars, trucks, or anything that needs an undercar position? Lay-Down Creeper. Foldable Creeper if you need a portable secondary.

Need mobile tool storage that rolls between bays? X32 Series Tool Cart.

Hot summers in the shop with no AC? Vyper Turbo Fan 24".

If your work cycles between multiple positions (which most working shops do), check our bundles. We've configured packages around the way buyers actually work.

Still unsure? Call us at (920) 301-3822. Real humans in Green Bay who can walk you through the right pick for your shop.

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.

Is Vyper actually made in the USA?

Yes. Every chair, stool, cart, and creeper is designed, welded, powder-coated, and assembled in Wisconsin. Built here, by Americans, on American soil.

The team that builds your equipment is the same team you'll talk to if you call customer service. Pioneering shop equipment manufacturing in the U.S. since 2020.

When you buy a Vyper, you're paying American workers, not subsidizing factories overseas. That matters to a lot of our customers. It matters to us too.

Are Vyper products good for older buyers, people with bad backs, or those with mobility issues?

A real pattern across our reviews: customers in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, customers with back surgeries, amputees, customers with sciatica, and customers with bad knees explicitly mention Vyper as the equipment that lets them keep working in the shop.

A few specific reasons why:

The Robust Steel Max and Elevated Steel Max chairs have lumbar-support backrests and 3.5-inch industrial foam seats. The smooth EZ-Lift height adjustment lets you dial in the exact position your back needs without fighting a stuck pin. The five-caster anti-tip base keeps the chair planted when you're sitting down or standing up.

The Big Boy attachment is the most-recommended upgrade for older buyers. The wider seat means you don't have to perfectly center yourself when sitting down, and the wider surface gives you leverage to push off when standing. Reviewers explicitly mention this as a confidence upgrade for buyers worried about getting in and out of the chair safely.

The Adjustable Armrest gives older buyers something solid to grip while sitting down or standing up. Multiple reviewers in their 70s and 80s call this a safety upgrade, not a comfort one. Customers with mobility limitations and amputees mention the armrests as the reason they can use the chair independently.

The Adjustable Backrest is the upgrade for buyers with sciatica, spinal surgeries, or chronic back issues. The height adjustment puts lumbar support exactly where it needs to be. The 10-degree tilt lets you change positions throughout the day instead of being locked into one angle.

The Mini Creeper and Low Pro stool keep you off the concrete for low work. Buyers who can't kneel anymore use these for the wheel detailing, brake jobs, baseboards, and outlet wiring that used to mean kneeling on the floor.

If you have specific concerns about whether a Vyper product is right for your situation, call us at (920) 301-3822 before ordering. Real humans in Green Bay who can talk through your specific needs and recommend the right configuration.

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