Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought two of these swings - the other is the multi color red stripe. I was not expecting very much when I ordered these to be honest. I had bought the cheaper rope chair version previously and it was horrid (see my review of that separately). Consequently I ordered these because my kids were so upset over the loss of their rope chairs. When these swings first came out of the box I was very pleased with the thick fabric and sturdy seams. I wish the roping was poly and not cotton since it will not fray however, it can be replaced eventually if I need to. The wood hanging rod is solid and smooth. The rope hanger loops need to be threaded onto the rod - I found that the swing loops should be threaded first THEN the hanger piece last. There are no instructions that came with the swings however, it is simple common sense really. I hung these from the existing swing set and my kids absolutely love them. The sides are individually strung so they mold to your body as you sit in it. The pillows are very soft and plump but not really necessary. Neither of my kids use the pillows as they found it more comfy without them. They were nearly double in price of the rope chairs but the quality is far and away superior and thus absolutely worth it. As for sizes, I cannot attest to the comfort of anyone bigger than I am but I am 5'2" and about 115lbs and it fits me perfectly. I was almost asleep in it yesterday as I lounged in the sun. My kids are 9 and 6 and they have a lot more room in the swings so they can almost lay down inside them. They curl up with a book or an ipad and are completely content. If you are looking for a hammock chair this is a good choice.