I received this product about a week ago and love it so far. It inflated easily, I actually bought an Intex high flow inflator specifically for this, it takes about 10 minutes to inflate the float and accessories. One of the lounge floats does have a small leak, it deflated overnight, I have some urethane patch coming hopefully I can find the leak.
I inflate the float on the grass, then two of us carry the float into the water, we paddle it out to about 10 feet of water and drop a small boat anchor that I have. It comes with an anchor bag, but since I have the anchor I don't have to bother with filling the bag up with sand or stones.
We have had four adults on this float so far and there is room for at least 3 or 4 more comfortably. The float is well designed with a mesh screen in the middle where you can put your feet, a seating area and a back on either side that is firm enough to lean against when sitting. I find it very comfortable to sit on it, we had a bottle of wine and sat for a few hours last time we used it.
It comes with a sun shade, that works well. It can block your view in two directions, but the shade part is easily slid out of the way if you want. The shade attaches to float via clever screw attachment devices in 4 locations. The devices are easy to use, they attach and detach easily. The shade is securely attached to the float via reinforced gussets and worked well in the 10 to 12 mph winds that day. (An anchor is a must as the wind will blow this float away).
The detachable floats are useful for those who wish to paddle to and from shore. They attach securely to the float via another clip/short rope device. They also add capacity to the float.
On the end opposite the float there is what I call a boarding pad, which is a thin inflatable float that allows you to slide easily on the float after swimming. Boarding is aided by 2 strong hand sized handles that are well attached to the main float. You slide up on to the boarding pad, then pull yourself up onto the float. It's really quite easy and fun.
I highly recommend this float and this company.
| Size | Large |
|---|---|
| Color | White, Blue |
| Brand | Bestway |
| Material | Vinyl |
| Life Vest Type | Type IV |
| Product Dimensions | 3.38"L x 2.85"W |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24.5 x 17.62 x 10.87 inches |
| Package Weight | 24.22 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 28.15 x 16.34 x 20.28 inches |
| Brand Name | Bestway |
| Suggested Users | Bestway |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Bestway |
| Part Number | 43269 |
