Sunflow Beach Chair Review | 2022
My Honest Review of the Sunflow Beach Chair
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If you're a beach bum like myself, you understand the differences between a cheap beach chair and an expensive one. While the $20 chair you bought online might have called it quits after its first summer, your expensive Tommy Bahama — that you ultimately decided to purchase — has probably lasted you seasons (and is likely a lot more comfortable, too). Like many people, I bought one cheap beach chair after another, but looking at my friend's comfortable beach chairs with elaborate features like recliners, coolers, cup holders, and more, I decided an upgrade was worth the splurge. I've owned a Tommy Bahama chair for three years now and I love it, but there's just one thing: I like my Sunflow Beach Chair ($296) just as much.
Similar to many of you "Sharktank" fans out there (the TV show it was seen on), I was curious about this chair. I liked all its gadgets and gizmos and the way it folds upright so I don't have to make any weird contortions with my body. It's certainly as high quality as other beach chairs I've invested in, and it's quite stylish, too. The Sunflow chair gives me hotel pool vibes as its seat's thick synthetic fabric allows a slight breeze to pass through, doesn't get too hot, and ultimately doesn't feel like it'll break on me. Yes, it has happened to me before. (And no, I don't want to talk about it).
What I Like About the Sunflow Beach Chair
- Its aesthetically-pleasing style can't be matched.
- It comes with attachments like a canopy and cup holder.
- Its setup can be done in one swift motion.
The Sunflow beach chair embodies all the qualities you look for when hunting for a top-tier chair: comfortable, durable, easy to carry, foldable, reclining, and is even bundled together with fun attachments such as a canopy, cup holder, and bag. It has four recliner settings so that you can catch the sun at all angles, and its attachable canopy can be adjusted to shield you in a number of ways. While this chair has a lot of fun features to it, I'd say its most stand-out is how it's set up. Unlike other beach chairs that simply unfold, this chair has quite the format. It takes a few tries to understand, but after watching Sunflow's set-up video, it comes like second nature. I do it all the time with a water bottle and phone in hand and it's easy peasy.
Aside from the opening and closing tactics that this chair entails, another standout feature is its style. For a chair, I will say, it's pretty to look at. I get tons of compliments on it from passersby, and on a recent park trip, I even had a dog jump into it (see picture below). The ultimate approval.
What's Worth Noting About the Sunflow Beach Chair
- This chair sells out often.
- Its backpack straps can get in the way of setting it up.
This chair is incredibly popular and jumps between being sold out and in stock all the time. If for some reason it is sold out, there are alternatives available like this Telescope Casual Original Mini-Sun Chaise Folding Beach Arm Chair ($168) with its additional Universal Shade Canopy ($62, originally $65). Though not as pretty, it has a similar concept. Another item worth mentioning is that the Sunflow chair's backpack straps can sometimes get in the way of opening the chair. If this happens, make sure to hold them to the side before starting the unfolding process.
Who Is the Sunflow Beach Chair Best For?
This chair is best for anyone who is looking for a high-quality beach chair that's aesthetically pleasing and has extra money to spend. It's a good chair that will last years to come, but for the price, it's not for everyone.
Is the Sunflow Beach Chair Worth the Splurge?
It depends on what you prioritise. If aesthetics are something that's important to you, this chair is definitely appealing to the eye. Its attachments are fun to use and it's certainly an investment that you'll have for years to come. There's no denying the quality of this chair, but can you get that quality in another beach chair on the market? Yes, you most certainly can. Can you get the cool innovations of this chair anywhere else? I don't believe so, I think the way this chair opens and its attachments make it different from competitors. Lastly, can you find a chair as aesthetically pleasing as this one elsewhere? Possibly, but the price might fall in line with this one.
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