U S Pool Supply Swimming Telescopic Reviews Summary

Size and Portability

Pros:

• "Perfect for taking to our community pool. Takes up little room in our pool bag."
• "just the right size to use in the Hot tub, which is attached to our Pool... I can even use as I sit in the Hot tub.. very sturdy; good for leaves and acorns."
• "It’s light enough and not Too heavy for my children to use safely."
• "The pole is shorter than most but that wasn’t a problem for me."
• "I like the ability of connectors up to 6 feet."
• "This net has very small holes to net the small things, a lip on it so i can scoop at the bottom."
• "I liked that the pole length is adjustable; it can either be a hand net or a longer net to use at pool side."

Cons:

• "THE ARM IS TOO SHORTTHE NET IS TOO SMALLYOU WOULD NEED A POOL LESS THAN A FOOT DEEP TO USE IT."
• "so where is the pole as shown for the item. Don't be so dishonest and show it if you aren't selling it!"
• "Super small and flimsy, not what I was looking for."
• "Not all the parts were included. Missing handle a pole to connect to net."
• "The net is a bit smaller than full sized and the pole a bit thinner than a regular pool leaf skimmer pole."
• "The net is really small and the pole is extremely thin."
• "5 feet? Really? It would be good if you have a 10 foot pool. My 24 foot makes this look like a toothpick."

Performance and Quality

Pros:

• "Very fine netting and the net itself has a good amount of depth so it catches super fine particles, knats, etc."
• "It is strong enough to pull out small rocks that have slid into pond as well."
• "This little net does a good job! Small but mighty for the price."
• "Works really well to skim the surface of our large kids pool and koi pond."
• "It was smaller than I expected, but the holes in the net are small too so it actually works better than the bigger one I was replacing."
• "Very happy with skimmer, reaches all areas of the pool without getting in."
• "The net does a great job of capturing the smallest debris and allows for easy emptying."

Cons:

• "The net had a couple holes in it when it arrived but it does not seem to have affected the performance so far."
• "The pole that attaches to the skimmer is wayyyyy too flexible."
• "It's probably the worst purchase I've made on Amazon, of the thousands I've made."
• "Spending $30 on a pool net I honestly expected better quality."
• "The net it not the correct net. It doesn't even go on the pole."
• "This net is a little less sturdy/durable than I was expecting."
• "The handle seems kind of flimsy so i am worried that it will break."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "So if you need simple and effective without spending a fortune, just go for it."
• "I caught this pool net on sale, we were needing a new one for our pool this year. It came quickly and went together easily."
• "Good quality and great for the price."
• "Very lightweight, yet surprisingly very flexible and sturdy, I thought it would break easily because it's so lightweight, not a chance."
• "Net is great value too. Would recommend!! Great price."
• "For the price, you can’t beat it."
• "The price is perfect and the nets mesh catches a lot of tiny particles from my pool."

Cons:

• "This was a over priced, chincy, over rated, worthless flimsy piece of 'Amazon Choice' pool skimmer."
• "It's probably the worst purchase I've made on Amazon, of the thousands I've made."
• "You get what you pay for. This was very inexpensive, so I set my expectations accordingly. But it is flimsier than I expected."
• "This product lasted exactly 4 months from purchase."
• "I guess you get what you pay for."
• "Picture looks like a single aluminum pole. This came in three pieces. Very cheaply made. Would not purchase this again. Overpriced."
• "Got a more durable one at Walmart cheaper."

Durability and Build

Pros:

• "It has been a staple in keeping my new pool Crystal Clear this summer."
• "This set is sturdier than I was expecting, so I am pleasantly surprised."
• "I was reluctant to purchase this product, as it had a segmented handle, which usually means that they are not as sturdy as a solid handle. However, upon receiving this item, I was surprised at the sturdiness of the handle, once assembled."
• "It is much sturdier than it seems."
• "I was pleasantly surprised with how durable this item is as it feels a little flimsy, however don't be fooled it's excellent quality and does the job."
• "It has held up to the demands and has been used in a salt-water pool and left outside in the weather."
• "I love this skimmer. It didn't fall apart in one season like my last one."

Cons:

• "This was a over priced, chincy, over rated, worthless flimsy piece of 'Amazon Choice' pool skimmer."
• "The pole that attaches to the skimmer is wayyyyy too flexible."
• "The net is a little less sturdy/durable than I was expecting."
• "The handle is more fragile so don’t tap hard or it on the ground or it will come apart."
• "I expect the 4 piece pole will break within the year."
• "The handle is very small and thin and doesn't hold up, it bent after one scoop."
• "Flimsy. The netting comes apart at the seams within the first couple of uses."

Design and Functionality

Pros:

• "This net has very small holes to net the small things, a lip on it so i can scoop at the bottom."
• "I liked that the pole length is adjustable; it can either be a hand net or a longer net to use at pool side."
• "The net does a great job of capturing the smallest debris and allows for easy emptying."
• "The net is very fine and captures the smallest particles."
• "This net is finely woven enough to pick it all up!"
• "I like the deep net."
• "Love the size of the net and that it’s a scooping net vs a flat one."

Cons:

• "I was hoping this would be an ok skimmer but it looks like some kind of kid's toy."
• "It's probably the worst purchase I've made on Amazon, of the thousands I've made."
• "The net it not the correct net. It doesn't even go on the pole."
• "The net is a bit smaller than full sized and the pole a bit thinner than a regular pool leaf skimmer pole."
• "The net is really small and the pole is extremely thin."
• "The rounded plastic often has things on the bottom of the pool that it cannot get."
• "The net is small and the pile doesn't reach the bottom of the pool. Good for a portable pool or Jacuzzi."