Has anyone used this chair at the beach? Is it easy to get up and out of the chair in the sand, or does it sink into the sand?
1690036
Used it at OBX was great at the beach - it is easy to get out of. Does not sink in the sand, I have Muscular Dystrophy and I take my chair everywhere! I have bought three so far!
1117877
We really love it works well when we take it to restaurants. Especially when there are no extra high chairs available. This chair is also great for the beach, parks, or playgrounds. I HIGHLY recommend that all mom and dads get this chair. :)
973705
Hi Erin, UH- for aging parents and on the beach with the soft sand and all. It would be a bit of a task for them. Ithas a bit of heft to it. It's a great heavy duty chair. We use ours at our Mexico get away. For the folks though, it might be a bit too bulky. Hope this helps.
1192115
As easily as any other beach chair. Folded it's a little longer than it is wide and is only a few inches thick. The fabric doesn't slip or irritate when carrying the chair, and while study, the framework is very light.
745547
The chair isn't to heavy at all. This is the best beach chair I've ever used and I used it quite often as a Florida resident.
1890753
I like the chair. My husband is 6'4 and weighs 250. It sinks a little closer to the ground but holds him. The cushions will fade in one year's time. The overhead umbrella is useless. Still I like it a lot. Got cushions I think will work with it for this year. Have to buy the small ones for outdoor chairs and they are not sewn together but should work. Haven't finished experimenting with it yet.
144938
I've had my original one for going on 3 years now. I usually tote 2-4 beach chairs, a beach umbrella, stuffed beach bag, beach towels and a small six pack cooler with little issue (I added a bungee cord). The more weight you add the deeper it sinks into the sand however, I haven't found it to be a real issue. Maybe if you had to tow it long distance in soft sand? Any weight works fine on the hard wet sand. We love the table for game play and food prep too. I liked it so much I bought another for family to tow their own gear. Hope this helps.
454378
It weighs between 4 and 5lbs. It's wider than a regular beach chair (which I purchased for). The cons for this chair are the drink holder is pretty useless as it's just cloth and has no real stability, and it's too low to the ground for a heavy person to easily stand up. When we were at the beach, I dug a good size hole where my feet were so I had a little more depth to stand up. I mostly just wish it were higher.
181348
I don't have an exact weight but I'm 64 and had to walk a little distance to the beach. You carry the chair like a backpack and it was very easy for me to maneuver. I love the chair and was perfect for me at the beach. Hope this helps.
589717
Yes, you can use it at the beach or lake and indoors as well. For those with bad backs, it is especially comfortable and supportive. You don't sink into the seat as you would in other canvas chairs. I totally recommend this chair.
973708
I agree with the others, Great chair and very comfortable. Somewhat stiff to set up as others have stated. As far as the weight , 5-7 lbs sounds right. I would also agree, it would be quite the task to set up on a sandy beach for them.
1051097
No, it has not been used at the beach. I wonder if the weight of the cart contents might make the wheels difficult to maneuver in the sand, but I really have no idea how useful it would be in that situation.
492026
This chair is very well made and sturdy. I haven't used it on the beach yet but am sure it will be fine in the sand. I love it
1553658
I bought this chair for my son.He is a big guy. I needed a chair he could fit in and not break. He seems to be enjoying the chair alot in Hawaii. He has used it for awhile now with no problems. I hope this helps.
550459
It is easy and doesn't take much effort, and I use it the same way - just to relax for a bit when I'm watching something on the PC. It can be reclined while sitting in it. You have to bend down to the side and lift a lever underneath the chair, lean back to where you want it, then lower the lever to lock it in place. When you sit up in it you do the reverse, but you do have to reach back with your hand and pull the back of the seat all of the way forward; it's easy to do and lifts most of the way on its own, but not all of the way. The bending and twisting to the side might not be comfortable for someone with a bad back, but otherwise not difficult. I explain how the footrest works in my review, and in the comments I linked to the video that shows the chair in action. I have had it a few weeks and still like it.
533061
Very good for the beach. We didn't even use the anchors. Just pushed it down in the sand by hand.
1780870
I purchased this bot late last season, and only used it a couple of times. I do know that it will climb straight up 3' without a problem. I'm not sure about a beach entry. I can only guess that as it comes out of the water it will change direction just as it does when it climbs to the top of a wall. My suggestion is to e-mail or call Aquabot and ask their opinion. Good luck.