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4.5
I love these chairs and OJCommerce is an out standing company. Thank you. These chairs are better that what I thought or even hoped for. I set them up in no time at all and the quality of these chairs are the best around. Very comfortable... Very easy to get in and out of. Im so glad I spent some $ on an item for myself to enjoy fishing or to enjoy a sunrise cup of coffee. If anyone is thinking about buying these chairs, get them from this company and you wont be disappointed... I will enjoy these often. Thank you.Love them!! Very comfortable. The bar is a little awkward to handle and I put a swivel up top. Everyone who sees us in them says great idea..gotta get one!The quality of the product is horrible the rope they use is plastic and the feet attachment rope already come undone with 2 uses under it the fabric quality of the chair is good and very well built but the ropes they use are bad! And that’s the most important part of the chairWas just as I expected and advertised.Please note that I have a *lifted* '21 4Runner with a Wilco Hitchgate Solo rear tire mount with a secondary cargo hitch. The secondary hitch is where we placed our Hammaka stand and chairs while *parked* - with the tire swung out.I'm glad I have the above mentioned extended range. Although the "Hammaka Trailer Hitch Stand" has a solid nice long tongue with 2 sets of pin holes to suit your vehicle's trail hitch receiver, the chairs would be quite close to your vehicle. On a windy day you may be swung into the back of your vehicle. Not good for your head, the drink in your hand, or for your vehicles paint. The extra room is worth having. So, I'd like to suggest that anyone buying this set consider investing in a hitch extension. It'll benefit your overall 'free swingin' relaxation time.--While on the topic of a rear tire being on the back of your vehicle... you will definitely require the use of a hitch extension.~My husband stands 6' 1", this is mentioned for viewing the assembled Hitch Stand height referenced in my photos. I also ref. his height for chair size. If you are of the larger, dare I say, wider human variety, you may find the seating confining.My vehicle for ref;The *lift* on my 4R, after added accessory-weight, is 2".Tire size, 275/17.~The height of the assembled Hammaka kit on your stock vehicle will probably be *much* closer to the ground.We chose *not* use the provided hooks on the chairs, but left them in place. Instead we did add 1, (heavy gage) "S hook" to each of the [factory knotted] loop at the top of each chair, and it works perfectly for us.The chairs are very nice and indeed quite comfortable, as other reviewers have stated.We also get frequent inquiries about the chairs... especially the stand.Although putting the chairs together is fairly simple, it does take some effort. The loops are tight, and with good reason.TIP: Make sure the finished wood rods are secure and do *not* go through the ends of the nylon sewn fabric seats or you will not achieve the spread.The good:a- Everything appears sturdy out of the well packaged boxs. Well sewn. Good knots. A well thought out overall concept.b- The chairs are quite comfortable. Even better with the 'foot rests.' The pillows are comfortable and attach and stay put with velcro.c- It's a nice touch to have the added 'water bottle' bags that can be hung from the top bar. We have new Samsung phones in hard cases, and they won't fall out of these bags.d- There is a nice distance between the chairs. You're not going to be bumping into your fellow seated companion.e- The weight of the base of the stand is manageable. The arms are strong, but not that heavy. I believe the total weight of the stand is 65#.f- The stand broken down, chairs folded and bagged, will fit in the back of most SUV's.Needs improvement:a- The 'rope' - is made of plastic-like material. It's not consistent and has frayed strands here and there. These poking out strands are not sharp. However I don't feel that the rope will last more than 3-4 seasons with regular respectful use. It's not something you can easily replace. Which is unfortunate.*The 'rope' stretches - which I feel is both a good and bad thing. I question the weight rating with frequent in and out of the seat use, and possible 'swinging' after seeing the 'rope' in person.*My observation is that the chairs should be stored in the provided bags made of the same material as the chairs themselves. They should be stored away from high heat and extreme cold to keep the rope from becoming brittle. You probably shouldn't just leave the chars exposed to the elements either.b- The arm rests seem too long, and drape. Because of this, they aren't all that functional.~This may vary from one side to the other and chair to chair.c- I was surprised Hammaka didn't express the following Warnings - although obvious;1- *Do not* drive with the upper supports attached to the base of the stand. For safety sake, and to prevent wear and tear in the attachment areas.2- In a word, *Don't* - for any reason - do NOT drive your vehicle with anyone young or old, occupying the chairs.d- It's not practical for Hammaka to provide locking nuts in the place or regular nuts. The consumer will have to break the stand down repeatedly. Reusing the locking nuts will render them useless over a short period of time. The hardware is great otherwise.e- The powder coat on the Hitch Stand is well done, but it's not that robust. Rust may develop if you don't do proper touch-ups to even minor scratches.f- The hanging 'water bottle' bags are small. They are great for soda cans and cell phones. However, if you have a reusable water bottle, it may not fit, and will probably fall out. I feel the bags, at the very least, be made larger/deeper to accommodate a taller 20oz insulated water bottle.g- Although what I'm about to say seems like common sense, I feel it should be mentioned anyway. The provided hitch pin is for the *stationary use* of the "Hammaka Trailer Hitch Stand and Chairs Combo." Don't use this pin in the place of the hitch pin you use to tow. I didn't see the pin rated, so dedicate this pin to the chair-stand only.h- I wish sleeves were provided for the arms of the stand to prevent scratches and travel noise.There you have it. My winded yet unbiased review of this Hammaka setup. I feel this fun outing addition is well worth the price that I paid for it, which was $299.. We really do love it. I wish I purchased it last year when I saw it cheaper. That being said, I have no regrets. Go for it. Enjoy!The only reason for a 4 star review is because it would not work with my spare tire attached to my Jeep. It also shifted the bumper when I sat in it. I had to weld my bumper brackets on so they would not love. Other than those issues we love the chairs.
