I use these for about 5 years now and they work great 

hjh OFFICE 619022 5x Hartbodenrollen 11mm / 50mm ROLO FIX Zinkgusdruck Stuhlrollen sitzgebremst für Hartböden (5er Pack) https://amzn.eu/d/buLDyMX

you can move the chair without sitting on it but they brake with weight on the chair.

Tying the pedals to the chair with cable might also help. 

I had exactly the same problem... Luckily, I have a 3D Printer (these days everyone should have one, they are so useful and cost nothing), I 3D printed 2 Castor Cups and place the castors in them... stops movement completely...

Similar to these... https://www.printables.com/model/661123-castor-cups-for-secretlab-omega-2020

 

I had the same problem.  Trying to taxi a pain. 

I use a small straight backed chair beside my computer that I drag over for flying.  All other computer use is with my rolling chair.

The locking castors I mentioned in an earlier response are not the ones you have to manually lock by flipping a locking tab on each castor.

Instead, they are the type that automatically lock when I sit down. In other words, they are weight activated.

When not sitting down I can easily wheel the chair out of the way for cleaning/vacuuming the floor or for doing an maintenance on my sim setup.

https://www.casterhq.com/Self-Braking-Chair-Casters-s/898.htm

 

 

 

Edited August 16, 20241 yr by Noell

Thanks to all who replied. It looks like the locking caster is what appeals to me. I'm not sure which locking caster I will purchase.

 

With the number of replies I received. It looks like more people had this issue.

 

Again thanks to all.

Bill McCracken

Another vote for locking castors here.  That way my chair can roll freely when I’m not race or flight simming.

16 hours ago, TomCYYZ said:

My "go to" from Amazon, allows me to pump those pedals as hard as I want. Flawless so far:

https://www.amazon.ca/WEWGO-Bed-Stoppers-Furniture-Cups/dp/B07QB6D68B?pd_rd_w=YOxT9&content-id=amzn1.sym.af7884b6-4b34-43b2-8bfc-0306444048a2&pf_rd_p=af7884b6-4b34-43b2-8bfc-0306444048a2&pf_rd_r=K5KZT9NC896QWWK9NZ2K&pd_rd_wg=yH6er&pd_rd_r=278e5660-ece1-4001-9ff2-96968d49c450&pd_rd_i=B07QB6D68B&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_22_t

brilliant!

 

19 hours ago, macpilot said:

I just bought a new chair for FS2020. Trouble is when I use the rudder peddles the chair moves back. Yes its on wheels. I can't be the only person that has run into this. So, looking for some advice. As I write this it sounds like a stupid questions. But, its a real issue.

Thanks to all who reply. Don't laugh too hard.

Bill McCracken

Putting some old shoes under will stop your chair from rolling.

Like this: Shoes really do work well for stopping your chair from rolling around. : r/simracing (reddit.com)

Edited August 16, 20241 yr by Ohmsquare

40 minutes ago, Ohmsquare said:

Putting some old shoes under will stop your chair from rolling.

Like this: Shoes really do work well for stopping your chair from rolling around. : r/simracing (reddit.com)

Well "...if the shoe fits!"...so simple, why didn't I think of that. 👍

2 hours ago, macpilot said:

Thanks to all who replied. It looks like the locking caster is what appeals to me. I'm not sure which locking caster I will purchase.

 

With the number of replies I received. It looks like more people had this issue.

 

Again thanks to all.

Bill McCracken

 

Get the ones that brake when you sit on the chair "brake loaded castors".

I had the ones with the brake levers, got rid of them after a week, kept banging my feet against the levers and losing skin of the back of my feet 😬 !

On 8/15/2024 at 6:34 PM, TomCYYZ said:

My "go to" from Amazon, allows me to pump those pedals as hard as I want. Flawless so far:

https://www.amazon.ca/WEWGO-Bed-Stoppers-Furniture-Cups/dp/B07QB6D68B?pd_rd_w=YOxT9&content-id=amzn1.sym.af7884b6-4b34-43b2-8bfc-0306444048a2&pf_rd_p=af7884b6-4b34-43b2-8bfc-0306444048a2&pf_rd_r=K5KZT9NC896QWWK9NZ2K&pd_rd_wg=yH6er&pd_rd_r=278e5660-ece1-4001-9ff2-96968d49c450&pd_rd_i=B07QB6D68B&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_22_t

Exactly the type of solution I use, but they aren't terribly convenient if you want to roll your chair back from the desk to stand up. I used locking neoprene casters on my previous chair but they tended to swivel even when locked - with the furniture (carpet/floor) protectors I use they have a grippy rubber bottom and the groove on top holds the wheels/castors more firmly so they don't swivel.

https://www.amazon.com/Furniture-Protectors-Silicone-Scratches-1-75x1-75/dp/B07PMXKZRY/ref=sr_1_21?crid=21Q4JWG7779EF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NkEyq8YlN2fIIjcJKL8kB9jaBgb5WSqHRsB2R4Bl7N5OhgMXccoZKr5EwjnezkM82jgJ-WqVTVkF17R4wUFIeW3RDSQK0jo2Icq8o-40_hVG4fFE0Kc-o8wupG6i8BrSe2khfUeRI7u_WVjS1n_gyyuUU7uzuD9jmqHn_Gyv3X3S_0ajgNIUPHIvjeoIZ180cSdfjJQ9a0n1p7hK1YF_fBpDLKDEdeRz3A_L8fJCsGqztdf8G2cie4Ga9m-FA2U-QQjRO5OUHhqfKVp7Gh76fj-bPJ5X2V2ddqWBYKUTT4M.ek4ETfvjTCmeOngEgxs-THtsObyuPkQ45zAIfZY-Nkw&dib_tag=se&keywords=chair%2Bcastor%2Bfloor%2Bprotectors&qid=1723864678&sprefix=chair%2Bcaster%2Bfloor%2Bprotectors%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-21&th=1

 

https://www.amazon.com/SlipToGrip-Bed-Furniture-Stopper-Brown/dp/B085B67JN2/ref=sr_1_53?crid=21Q4JWG7779EF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Gp76dO-a25xD_ujs9NrJNCRXzsrJCo39eyYxiMEil1lOvGwJ_l3E8SCvHme4VteWP1-Cwc-jGZtfsrfn3md4tMPi93JrR4rCW9cLnxnaZ-MDZFnEb4oG1GDQ0vm-weUGJAfHsGatcEfcTnffjKhdJw.GWW-GTnqOeYHysb-VY_2eHg9KHeYdNrQMnbSN59zaIg&dib_tag=se&keywords=chair+castor+floor+protectors&qid=1723864740&sprefix=chair+caster+floor+protectors%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-53

 

https://www.amazon.com/Yupeak-Bed-Stopper-Furniture-4PACK（Dark/dp/B07NYNFJRH/ref=sr_1_37?crid=21Q4JWG7779EF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NkEyq8YlN2fIIjcJKL8kB9jaBgb5WSqHRsB2R4Bl7N5OhgMXccoZKr5EwjnezkM82jgJ-WqVTVkF17R4wUFIeW3RDSQK0jo2Icq8o-40_hVG4fFE0Kc-o8wupG6i8BrSe2khfUeRI7u_WVjS1n_gyyuUU7uzuD9jmqHn_Gyv3X3S_0ajgNIUPHIvjeoIZ180cSdfjJQ9a0n1p7hK1YF_fBpDLKDEdeRz3A_L8fJCsGqztdf8G2cie4Ga9m-FA2U-QQjRO5OUHhqfKVp7Gh76fj-bPJ5X2V2ddqWBYKUTT4M.ek4ETfvjTCmeOngEgxs-THtsObyuPkQ45zAIfZY-Nkw&dib_tag=se&keywords=chair+castor+floor+protectors&qid=1723864678&sprefix=chair+caster+floor+protectors%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-37

I use this as part of my ( entry-level ) sim-racing rig: rock-solid with a office chair on wheels:

 

( Part of this setup: )

> ' Next Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0 '

 

I am a tall guy - 6.5 ft / ~ 200 lbs > the thing doesn't move.

[Note1: The entire rig is not ideal for flight-sim - you could however improvise a little and try fixing yoke/flight-stick/throttle and more onto it if you wanted - it's very modular. ]

Alternatively and more to the point: Only use the floor 'arrester' aka 'cradle' to hold your chair in place via fixing the cradle segment to your desk. ( Some metalwork, get some extra struts / screws to extend and connect to desk legs )

With this you don't have to modify your chair at all - simply lift it up a little drop in in the 'cradle' - done.

After sim session ( If you are a little creative in connecting it do your desk legs and considered a 'quick release' mechanism ): Bracket can  easily be removed, folded up and stowed away.

[ Note 2: Haven't found the chair cradle purchasable as single item so this solution might require you getting the entire rig  - approx. 200 USD ]

 

Maybe worth  a thought. Requires a little improvising and some basic metalworking though.

I got that NLR setup but don't useThe chair part. I think I still have those parts if you want them. I just took the wheels off my chair and put feet on.

Edited August 18, 20241 yr by FreeBird(Josh)

I use one of these (not 3). Because we already had it here. Floor is carpet. I just reach down and place it behind one of the casters. When I want to roll, I lift it away. A very large oversized doorstop 2 inches wide, 6 inches long. Now out of stock. I can easily remain seated while placing it or removing.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013FKICJC/

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Here are even larger ones 2.7" wide 6.5 " long. One of these should work.

https://www.amazon.com/Stoppers-Surfaces-Non-Scratching-Doorstops-Non-Slip＆Durable/dp/B0C4Y169BP/

 

They are also going to delay anyone kicking your front door open. Including stopping yourself if you forget that it's in place 😞

 

Edited August 18, 20241 yr by Fielder