SwimWays Spring Float Recliner XL - Extra Large Swim Lounger for Pool or Lake

I have owned 4 of these over the past 3-4 years. These are without a doubt my favorite floats because they fold flat & small, are easy to inflate without a pump, are good for couples and last more than the typical year or two for most floats.PROS:Portability: These are PERFECT for a boat !! Also good for for travel given how small they fold up. I usually take two boating and they are great. They stow under a seat and have not failed despite being abused they way boaters will treat them. Many others in my boat club have the same ones give their size and ease of inflation.Inflation: Reviewers mention using a pump but I have never had the need. This larger float took a minute more of blowing but as with the smaller ones, easily inflated without getting light headed. Probably has half the air volume of most flat floats.2 People: Yep...one sits in the seat and one uses the open area like an inner-tube. Face-to-face...nice and romantic!Durability: After 2 or 3 years, the floats show wear and deterioration on the nylon skin and stiching. I have not had a leak yet, though I have expected one. I seem to lose them before they fail.CONS:Price: at this price, these are probably not disposable floats for most people. I used to go to resorts and just leave the inflatables behind. You will probably want to pack this one back up and take it home. And it NEVER is smaller than when you first get it.No Bag: The smaller versions have a carry bag. The big one does not...just a loose loop-strap which is NOT attached and you will absolutely lose after 2 or 3 uses. The good news is that the smaller float's bag also fits the larger float!! YAY!!2 Bladders: This larger model only has 2 air chambers for flotation. The smaller version has 3. No idea why, but I view this as a design mistake. I like that 3 independent chambers since one seems to always come unplugged and leak a bit.Chlorine: Yes... it will rot from chlorine Most fabric floats will. I don't use mine in a pool, so that is not an issue for me, but if you want a chlorine-proof float, go with one that is all plastic (fabric or closed cell foam) and not lightweight nylon.Cup Holder: My first two models (pre-2015) had a different design and the cup holder worked well. The last two (purchased in 2016) have a totally useless cup holder. The weight of the person in the float causes the drink to now pop out. It used to work just fine... no longer...another design flaw.All in all, these are the best floats I have found for my purposes.

I bought two, one for me and one for hubby and we both love sitting in these and floating around the pool. We bought them at the start of pool season last year and we'll be using them again this year. Granted, the fabric covering is a bit faded and beginning to fray a bit, but it protects the vinyl and makes these very durable.Update: the mesh fabric gave way on these, but we still purchased two more along with two floating hammocks and a floating cooler by SwimWays. I have to say that for the money, these are a worthwhile purchase even if the mesh fabric seat is rather lightweight. Overall, the inflatable vinyl is well protected by fabric and keeps the floats from popping. We live in Phoenix so the sun, rocks and cactus can do your inflatable stuff in quickly. We got a whole season out of the last two, with pretty much leaving them outside by or in the pool the whole season. This year we'll take better care and put them in the pool shed to protect them from the sun and elements.On a side note, I just inflated the cooler. My plastic (no glass in the pool!) margarita pitcher fits nicely in there and I'm getting ready to hook it to the recliner so I won't have to leave the pool to refresh my drink! :-)

I was looking for a pool float that would be sturdy enough for a 250+ lb person over 6' tall. I also wanted to be partially in the water to stay cool in a sitting position. After doing some homework, I settled on the XL size of this float and was very satisfied with it.The fabric texture that covers the float is much more comfortable than regular plastic that can stick to you. It also makes it feel much more durable. Also, the backrest is nice and sturdy. I found it easy to adjust to either a more or less upright position by adjusting how far back or forward I sat in the mesh seat.A couple of things could be better. First, the cup holder was usable for a bottle, however a cup or can would likely get submerged as you move around or others create waves in the pool. I was fine just settling a beverage on top of the armrest. Second, the footrest portion was a little useless. I found that whether I put my legs on top of the float or let them hang, natural buoyancy made both positions very similar. Not having it would make getting into and out of the float easier and probably a lot cheaper. Maybe offer one with and one without.I would definitely buy this again.