WHAT CHAIR GLIDES DELIVER:

WHEN YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED GLIDES INSTEAD OF CASTERS:

• Stage & performance work: Performers, musicians, vocalists who need rock-solid seating that won't roll during the show
• Instrument playing: Guitar, bass, drums, keyboards—any playing position where casters create instability or unexpected movement
• Sloped surfaces: Stages with rake, uneven floors, platforms where casters would constantly drift or roll
• High-end floor protection: Studios with expensive hardwood, stages with pristine surfaces that must remain unmarked
• Fixed positions: Lighting design, video control, broadcast positions where the chair must stay exactly where positioned
• Recording environments: Eliminate caster noise that bleeds into microphones during tracking sessions
• Cable-heavy setups: Areas with extensive floor cabling where rolling casters could snag or damage cables
• Safety-critical environments: Anywhere a rolling chair could create hazards—elevated platforms, proximity to equipment, stage edges

THE SIMPLE DECISION:
If you need to move frequently during work (console engineers, multi-position workflows), casters are ideal. If you need your chair to stay exactly where positioned (performers, stage work, instrument playing, floor protection priority), glides are essential. The best part? You can own both and swap in under 5 minutes based on your current environment.

PROFESSIONAL FLEXIBILITY: Many touring professionals and multi-use facilities maintain both caster sets and glide sets. Studio session? Install casters for console mobility. Stage performance that night? Swap to glides for stability and floor protection. The chair base accepts both configurations equally—5-minute swap with standard tools, infinite configuration flexibility. This is how professional equipment should work.

MATERIAL ENGINEERING: The glide material is formulated to balance two competing requirements: soft enough to protect floors, firm enough to support chair weight without deformation. Too soft, and the glides compress flat, creating excessive friction or chair instability. Too hard, and they mar expensive flooring. The Stealth Chair Glides use a polymer composition engineered for this exact balance—years of professional use on stages, studios, and performance venues without marking floors or degrading performance.

You're performing on a raked stage (sloped toward audience for sightlines). A chair on casters would constantly drift downstage—you'd spend the performance fighting to keep your seating position. Chair glides create enough friction to stay put on the slope while still allowing you to reposition between songs if needed. Performers using Stealth Chairs on stage always use glides—it's not optional, it's the only configuration that works safely.

Playing an instrument requires a stable platform that doesn't shift as you move. Guitar and bass players lean into their playing, creating lateral forces. Drummers push against the floor with their feet for pedal control. Casters turn these natural playing movements into chair drift, forcing you to constantly reposition instead of focusing on performance. Glides provide the rock-solid stability that serious instrument playing demands.

Caster noise is acoustic poison during tracking sessions. Every time an engineer shifts position, the rolling casters create floor noise that bleeds into sensitive condenser microphones. Glides eliminate this problem entirely—silent repositioning means cleaner recordings. High-end studios with pristine acoustic environments use glides for this exact reason. When you're recording a $3,000-per-day session, caster noise is unacceptable.

You're programming lighting at tech position—surrounded by expensive lighting consoles, power distribution, cable runs. A rolling chair is a hazard waiting to happen. Roll backward into a dimmer rack. Drift sideways into cable bundles. Accidentally roll off the tech platform edge. Glides eliminate all these risks—your chair stays exactly where you position it, even during intensive programming sessions where you're constantly shifting focus between console, paperwork, and visual references.

Broadcast control rooms feature extensive cable management under raised floors or cable troughs. Casters can catch cables, snag on cable covers, or roll over carefully routed wiring. Glides glide smoothly over cable pathways without catching or snagging. Plus, the silent operation means no rolling noise during live broadcasts—critical when multiple crew members are moving during live production.

You've invested $50,000+ in pristine hardwood flooring for your studio. Every scuff mark, scratch, or rolling trail reduces the studio's professional appearance and resale value. Chair glides with non-marking material protect this investment—years of daily use without floor damage. When clients are paying premium rates, your studio environment needs to reflect that premium positioning. Scuffed floors from cheap casters don't communicate "world-class facility."

The Performer Stealth Stool is specifically designed for stage and performance use—and almost always configured with glides instead of casters. Performers need stability, not mobility. The saddle-style seat combined with glides creates a rock-solid platform for vocals, acoustic instruments, or stationary performance positions. Casters on a performer stool would be actively dangerous—glides are the professional standard.

SWAPPING BACK TO CASTERS:

The process reverses identically. Pull out glides (save them for future use), push in casters. The beauty of grip-ring stems is infinite swapping with no degradation—you can swap between glides and casters hundreds of times without wearing out the mounting system. Many professionals maintain both configurations and swap based on current work environment. Studio session tomorrow? Install casters. Stage performance this weekend? Swap to glides. 5 minutes, no tools, infinite flexibility.

PROFESSIONAL TIP:
Store your unused casters or glides in a designated container (ziplock bag, small box). Label it clearly. When you need to swap, you'll have the components ready instead of hunting through storage. Some touring professionals tape a spare set to the underside of their road case for instant field swapping.

Compatible with all Stealth and ErgoLab chair models including Standard, Pro, Executive, Pro Executive, and Performer Series chairs. These are genuine OEM glides featuring the same grip-ring stem mounting system as factory-installed casters—no adapters, no modifications required. Direct replacement configuration that works with your existing chair base.

Keep a caster set for studio/console work—swap between glides and casters as needed

4" industrial casters for mobile applications—pair with glides for maximum flexibility

Stage-optimized saddle stool—designed specifically for glide configuration

Essential for elevated seating positions—works with both glides and casters

Keep drinks off stage floors and equipment—attaches to chair arms