Water + Sun = Chill
The Sunchill concept was born in August 2020, after years spent brainstorming ideas for more fun in the sun. Growing up, my friends and I spent a lot of time afloat, gazing into the distance, thinking of the best way to enjoy the water with a drink in hand. We were always trying to take our leisure game to the next level.
Yes, we had floats. We tried out the all the inflatable party islands from Sam's. They were all great fun... until they weren't. They leaked air, the big ones weighed a ton, they couldn't hold more than a person or two, if you leaned too far to one side the whole thing flipped. You know how it goes.
Eventually the idea of an inflatable ring with a supportive net in the middle entered the realm of possibilities and things started ticking along. First, we had the breakthrough of figuring out how to perfectly curve the drop stitch fabric, similar to the material used on your stand-up paddle board.
Then, we figured out how to heat-weld the seams to prevent air from leaking, forever. Next, we perfected the poly-pro mesh netting that ties the whole concept together while keeping our butts afloat. Finally, designing the first-of-their-kind detachable drink holders, sizing up and selecting materials for the carrying bag, finding a pump supplier, and then on to testing.
Fast forward through a couple dozen prototypes and we are excited to present Sunchill to water lovers who are looking for a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the sun while chilling on the water. Just launched in March, sales have taken off and we are already planning to expand Vero Beach production to a facility by the airport. All development, testing and assembly are completed here in Vero with several critical parts imported from suppliers abroad.
It is a labor of love and we are excited to continue chasing the dream of launching a new and fun product that we hope all water lovers will enjoy. For all of you dreaming of a comfortable, durable, and portable way to float the day away in beautiful places, your search is over.
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Written and photography by Hans Burri