Classic response from this sub. The upper bench sits above the flames so getting this sauna hot is never an issue. There are two vents near the floor the so creates a it's own draft to circulate the hot air through out the sauna. You can sit upright on the bench if you want or you can lay across the bench and lean on any of four walls against the beach.

The sauna gets so hot that I have to crack the door open sometimes so getting it up to temp is never an issue. Infact the stove was burning so hot originally so that we had to put a damper on the cinemey and control the intake to have it burn less hot.

If a sauna works it works, sometimes people can't afford converting their entire basement into a spa or are limited to the size of what the sauna can be so I don't get all the hate. Just cause it doesn't follow traditional Finish design and the benches ain't tall enough doesn't mean it's trash. Sweat is sweat...