The chair isn''t exactly what I expected, however it is still  comfortable.  Yes the arms are plastic, but seem durable.  I was surprised that the "lacing" is more of a binder twine (used to bail hay for farmers) than the stretchy cord used on anti-gravity chairs.  Because of this I rated the chair a 4 instead of 5.  Because it is a beach chair, I don''t know how the twine will hold up in the sun.  Also doesn''t have the flexibility a stretchy cord would have.  After I use it for a year I would like to rate the chair again but probably won''t have the opportunity.