KINESIS VIP3 Tenting Accessory for Freestyle2 Ergonomic Keyboard (AC820)

The quality of the plastic moulding is excellent. The precision of the fitment is the best I've seen - think LEGO. There are three tilt positions and personal preference will determine which is best for you. I had it on the highest (to relieve excessive pronation) for a while but lately I've changed desks and seating arrangements so am trying the 'flatter' setting . You cannot lock the lifters into position so if you bump the keyboard hard enough the legs will fold into a lower position - doesn't every keyboard do that? If you tend to adjust your keyboard position a lot you have to remember to lift the whole keyboard and put it down you can't just shove it across the table in its highest position or the legs will fold. That's because the rubber feet on those legs are quite tacky which ensures the keyboard stays exactly where it is while typing. The wrist wrests work well and support the weight of my manly wrists perfectly. They come with a stick on gel strip so that overall the wrist is in a good neutral position. if you're looking for a lot of elevation from the wrist wrest then you will need to tilt the whole keyboard, eg using an articulated pull out keyboard tray for example.

I first didn't like the Freestyle 2 (for Mac) as much as my more expansive, Kinesis silent mechanical keyboard that sits in a desk keyboard drawer - however, once I attached the VIP3 tenting accessory, wow, the Freestyle 2 keyboard is really, really comfortable. I have the tenting at the lowest angle and the palm rests are perfectly positioned under my palms with perfect finger extension - assuring consistent hand placement. I chose not to attach the included padding, preferring the slight texture provided by the plastic rests (my wrists stay in place with minimal effort to otherwise slide about in reaching for the more distant keys. I feel this is a required item to make the Freestyle 2 perfect. Amazon was great, too. Upon arrival, one key pad would not securely attach; after some guidance failed, Amazon quickly sent me a new set that perfectly fit.

I type all day, every day. I got repetitive stress injury in my wrists from bad typing posture on a godawful generic keyboard. Then I got a Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard (the 2012-3 model), which ultimately traded one injury for another: my wrist RSI went away, but in exchange I got RSI in my thumb from the VERY stiff spacebar of the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard. (Over the course of 2 years, I probably pressed that spacebar a million times. Once per word....) Microsoft's keyboard is a lot cheaper, until I add the cost of the doctor's appointment plus a thumb brace I had to wear for a while. (Could've been worse if I'd have kept using it...stiff keys on an ergonomic keyboard is a BIZARRE design decision, Microsoft. I hope their latest model is softer.) Anyway, the Freestyle's keys are much softer, my thumb RSI went away. That alone was worth the price. It's much better for my wrists than Microsoft's was too, because it's so adjustable. It's a lot smarter (and cheaper) to be able to adjust your keyboard's width, height, etc, than adjusting the dimensions of the furniture around you! (The height of your office chair elbow rests, the spacing of your elbow rests, the height of your desk....) I tend to use it widely spread apart, so it's the same width as my shoulders, and my arms are straight. But I also change it from time to time, just based on whatever's comfortable in the moment, and I suspect that's ergonomically helpful, being able to adjust positions all the time. This keyboard never locks you in any one position. Been using it over a year now, no problems at all. Just plug it in and it works.

This Freestyle2 appears to be slightly better made than the Freestyle which I already have. The keys for the 2 are definitely much softer, I think have a longer travel distance, and may be easier on finger joints than the original. As others have mentioned, ignore the heel of the hand rest "pads"; they are worthless. I believe that you will need the hand rest pads as well as the risers, so you might as well buy them together from a supplier. My original Freestyle is not really (in my opinion) a quality keyboard, and only time will tell about the FS2. However, my searching has not produced a better ergo designed product anywere near this price. Before I used the FS, I had settled on the old MS curvy 2000 as the best ergo design and great key feeling, however the user-adjustablity of the FS and FS2 is far superior for ergo applications (and more expensive). Be forwarned that the Fn key (to the right of the Left Ctrl key) will be the cause of many incidents where suddenly you find that the typing is producing unexpected results, so check to see if the top Right lights are on, and if they are, hit the Fn key to escape from that problem.

My total transformation to the Kinesis Freestyle2 gear is now COMPLETE! Very satisfied with the configuration and performace! (I fashioned my own little cushion for the 10 key. Cut it out of an old mouse pad and taped it down)

If you have the keyboard this is a must. It makes it considerably more comfortable to use. I did not add the cushions though as they would just get dirty with time.

リストレストは確かにあった方が良い気がしますが、傾斜を付ける部品は人によっては不要かも知れません。傾斜をつけると手首の自然な角度が保たれるので楽な気がしますが、劇的なメリットはそれほど感じられないです。手根管症候群とか、手首を傷めてる人は握手をする角度に手を保ってる方が良いそうですので、メリットを感じ易いかも、です。 傾斜をつけて作業をしばらくしてても、結局一番低い状態（高いのも低いのも折りたたんだ状態）に戻して使ってる時間が長いです。

The stands are very helpfull and non slip. Do a good job of reducing carpel tunnel.

This is not an optional extra but essential addition to the Kinesis keyboard, please factor this into your purchase of a Kinesis keyboard.

Makes the keyboard more functional

It is of good quality and matches exactly as described. I'm happy that it helped me to feel more comfortable when using the keyboard.