Lots of cushion. One of the areas that is more elevated with the cushion by the way it is designed, raises a little bit too high and digs right into my back or stomach. That is the only issue. The ties are only one end and the middle but to ties at the bottom, making is less secured down to the base that you are connecting it to. It has survived a few storms outside and has no noticeable wear or tear. Still holds strong.