G'day Rob,

They're just the way the bracket is shaped to allow the frame to collapse and open, whilst having a solid connection for the x-cross structs - nothing fancy!

G'day Scott,

Apparent from colour and fabric texture these chairs are identical.
I've sat in them both, side by side and there is no difference in comfort.
If you forced me to pick something of difference id say the Darche Vipor XVI feels light it has slightly more padding in it, but the difference is negligible.
Whichever chair you choose will ultimately give you the same experience, so in this case, you'll need to go off which one you like the look of!

G'day Yvonne,

The width of the fabric seat is 57cm.
The packed dimensions are the correct size, as is the weight of 6 kg.
Whilst I'm sure the chair would be quite comfortable to sit on at the beach, it is large and very heavy, and probably wont be something you'd want to lug over sand unless it was a short distance.

G'day Joe,

Darche manufactures its products in China.

G'day Peter,

I've just had a chance to measure this for you, the back length is approximately 68cm at the longest point in the centre of the headrest.

G'day Jason, 

I've just tested the Vipor XVI with the display bottles and cans we have in store, and it looks like the stubby holder on this chair will hold a Crown Golden Ale Bottle, a Hahn Superdry bottle, and a regular soft drink can. Hope this helps Jason! 

Apologies Jason! I jumped the gun there and didn't read your question properly. 

Have got a stubby holder and an empty beer bottle and tested it with this chair (again) and it does fit a beer bottle with a stubby holder on it. 

I just had a quick sit on both of these for you Gene, and there's not a lot of difference.

The Darche Vipor XVI does have a longer flatter and slightly more upright back, and it does initially feel like it would stop you sliding forward as much as the King Kokoda Chair. It's a bit hard to know how they compare after a few hours but based on your concerns my gut feeling would be to recommend the Darche Vipor XVI for you.