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.