UPDATED REVIEW, 06/09/13: I have gotten over 2 years use out of this float. It has it's "issues" - has faded pretty badly, loses a bit of air in the chambers requiring you put a bit more in the air chambers weekly, and it is a BEAST to blow up yearly (it has 8 air chambers). Besides all this, I continue to find it the most comfortable pool float I have ever had, and with 2 years use, durable as well. The float is heavy enough that it has never been blown out of our pool during a thunderstorm, so this adds considerably to the durability factor. I prefer to float in a mostly upright position so I can read, look around, etc., so this float is ideal for me.

I purchased this pool lounge chair/float about 2 months ago. It has been used many times in the past 2 months. I do not like to write reviews until I have given the product a "good run". So, with this pool float, so far/so good! This pool float is, by far, the most comfortable pool float I have ever owned in my 19 years as a pool owner. Let me give you the good and the few "bad" points. Good: 1). Super comfortable 2). The "fabric" is actually a pretty durable, high density polyester but it does have a fabric like feel and is non-sticky and comfortable. 3). It has been used at least 50 times in the past 2+ months and is holding it's own as far as durability in a chlorine based pool environment. 4). It does need a few puffs of air in some of the air baffles/pockets every week or so, but no big deal ............. no major leaks of any kind. ALL pool floats need the occasional bit of air added to compensate for air loss from the expansion/contraction from the sun and then cooler nights. The "bad" points: 1). There are multiple (8) air baffles that need inflated. Someone had mentioned how difficult it was to inflate some of the air baffles/pockets and then re-insert them into the proper compartments...............!? I don't know what would possess someone to remove the baffles to fill them!? I did remove the air baffles/bladders to stretch them out a bit and decompress them. I then re-inserted them back into their respective areas before I inflated them................no problems. 2). The "cup holder" is a joke...........really! It does not align well with the hole in the air bladder beneath, but if it is important to you and you do persist, you can get it to hold a standard beer/soda can or bottle. 3). As a previous reviewer mentioned you really do NOT rest back into a reclined position as the portrait suggest; the "model" on the box must be pushing back. This chair holds you in a fairly upright position. To allow my head to rest back a bit, I found that if I only put a bit of air into the very top (small) air bladder on the headrest you can rest your head back a bit. However, anyone who purchases this who has a cervical spine issue or who wants to recline backwards will be disappointed. Overall, I am very pleased with this pool float and if I get 2 or 3 seasons out of it I will be happy. It is hands down the most comfortable pool float I have ever owned (but I like sitting upright on a pool chair) and it can handle a person 200#+ if necessary and still remain buoyant.

I read all the bad reviews for this floating lounge chair before purchasing. The main complaints were poor quality,, leaking, heavy when wet, hard to blow up etc. I did not encounter any of the quality issues and the rest were of no concern to me. The only complaint I have is that the arms sit a little too high out of t he water for me therefore making it a little hard to manuever it around. No big deal though. I did take the good advice of one of the many complimentary reviewers and inserted a piece of PVC pipe in at the drink holder hole therefore making it easy to use without a struggle.

This was a perfect all day use river float for me. Not only did the cup holder keep my Stanley cup in place but me in place too. I was able to move the leg test under me when I wanted my legs in the water and it not lose any air. The price is affordable as well. There's a tiny zipper part on the armrest for maybe a phone or keys.

Best float out there!!! Do not waste your money on any others!!! I have probably owned every chair float on the market and paid a ton for some! My husband thinks I have a pool float shopping problem...lol! Didn't want a flat float or just a sling chair-was looking to sit up but still be able to have my legs out of the water. So Super comfortable you can even adjust the back rest and neck pillow-the less you inflate the more u can lay back! Can deflate the leg rest and use as a chair too. Cradles your body... so comfy! Great for tanning because of the leg rest. Good cup holder. Zippered pocket on the arm rest-wish it was a tad bigger to fit my iPhone 8 Plus ( May fit a small phone) but good for sunglasses, and little things. Very durable- cloth cover zips over separate vinyl chambers you blow up-great that it has different sections-let's you adjust firmness of different parts...neck pillow, leg pillow, back. Easy and quick to blow up! On my second float- 1st one lasted a few summers-think it would have lasted a lot longer if all the kids weren't so rough with it! They now know not to go near moms float!! Also used it on the Lake with some rough waters and held up good. Do not waste your time looking for any other float... this is the best out there!

This is the fourth time I have bought these chairs, I can find no others on the market that match the value for money and comfort in use with ease of getting in and out. I would have given them 5 stars, but the seams give out after a couple of years, hence having to replace them so frequently. I do run holiday lets here so they get quite a bit of boisterous use, but we do not have children as our clientelle so calm and tranquility is more the order of the day. So the most important feature is the getting in and out, even for larger folk there is no delicate balancing act needed and I have never seen one overturn unless there are two people and play involved!!! They are very comfortable to sit in and float off to sleep on (ha, ha?). And the new design, where the bits to blow up are integrated within the cover, was much, much better. You can see that I am hooked on them, after years of trying other pool beds and many mistakes made!