| are some different styles of the basic beach lounge | | | | Others have what is known as a ponytail or face |
| chair available on the market today. Each type has | | | | down hole which makes lying on your back or |
| characteristics which makes them better suited for | | | | stomach more comfortable (think lying face down |
| certain uses than others. Lets take a quick look at | | | | and reading a book). These types of loungers are |
| these different designs and for what uses they are | | | | more adjustable than the Adirondack style, with such |
| best suited. | | | | things as arm rests that can be either up or down |
| One of the original beach lounge chair styles is an | | | | and out of the way. You can get an aluminum |
| Adirondack version of a lounger. These are usually | | | | framed beach lounge chair in a variety of water |
| made out of wood or recyclable plastic resin "lumber" | | | | resistant fabrics in many colors and designs. |
| that actually resemble wood. Most of these are quite | | | | Naturally these loungers work well at the pool or in |
| comfortable, being slightly contoured to fit your body. | | | | your back yard, but one great thing about these |
| Whether wood or not, they are usually offered in a | | | | chairs are that they are lightweight, so they are very |
| variety of colors and have optional cushions, also in a | | | | portable. So the main recommended use for this |
| great selection of colors and fabrics. Though not | | | | style is a beach chair lounger is to take with you to |
| overly heavy, they are not really portable for hauling | | | | the lake shore or ocean beach. Some even come |
| down to the beach. These are best in your backyard | | | | with a special carrying strap or case. The aluminum |
| or around a pool where you can just leave them | | | | framed lounger comes in many styles and start at a |
| where they're at or scoot them to where you need | | | | variety of price points, so you are bound to find one |
| them. This style is often seen at resorts, either | | | | to suit your need and your budget. |
| around a pool or lined up on a beach. They are | | | | Many people may argue that the last design I am |
| classy, they look good, they are durable and they | | | | going to discuss is not even a real beach lounge chair. |
| give a good overall impression to resort clients, or | | | | True, it is also known as a portable beach mat, but it |
| guests around your personal pool. | | | | qualifies as a lounger because it has a steel frame |
| Besides the more deluxe Adirondack style, you can | | | | and an adjustable, reclining back rest. This lounger |
| also get beach loungers that have a wood frame | | | | folds up and has a carrying strap, so it almost looks |
| with a fabric cover. And though these do fold up | | | | like a bag, some even have an outer zippered pocket |
| nicely, they are also best suited at pool side or at an | | | | which contributes to this look. So these are the |
| resort. | | | | ultimate for portability. Not only great for quick trips |
| Another distinct style of the beach lounge chair is | | | | to the park or beach, but also great for camping. |
| one with an aluminum frame with either wood or | | | | WIth spring and summer just around the corner, a |
| plastic arm rests. This form of a lounge chair is often | | | | new lounger may be just the thing you need. But |
| more sophisticated than you would originally guess. | | | | remember to carefully consider how your beach |
| Many of them are ergonomic, with special cushions to | | | | lounge chair will be used before deciding which design |
| tuck behind your back or head or under your knees. | | | | will work best for you. |