This rocking chair doesn't rock unless you work hard, which is antithetical to relaxing in a rocking chair. Further, it's not comfortable. It hits me under my thighs wrong; it's at the wrong angle; the back is just a little too short--and I'm only 5' 9" tall. I would suggest that you find a place to try it first--as I shall do for any future Polywood purchases (I had bought it based on how fantastic the Classic is when I couldn't find a Classic rocker.)