Once down and in position it works well at just lying there. Unrolling that prickly monster without inpaling your fingers is impossible. You must fetch the Blackberry pruning gloves and then have a go. GOOD LUCK
much better than the smaller thinner "economy" mat I origianlly bought. The cheaper mat became brittle discolored and started breaking/shattering in the center where the chair sits most. This new mat is much thicker and more flexible.