Recommend me a high-quality pole and net

[sccm_sysadmin]

While I was cleaning some gunk out of my pool last night after a week-long vacation, my net decided to break, so I'm in need of a new one.

The pole I have (both the pole and net were the previous owners' that I inherited) seems cheaply made and doesn't like to stay extended. I also had a toddler try to hang on the end of it last season while my BIL was using it, and bent it a bit so it won't collapse properly. :uhh:

So: I'm tired of cheap junk and want a recommendation for some higher-quality equipment that will last me awhile.

After some quick searching on Amazon, I found this for a net. Is this actually as good as the review are making it out to be? Any recommendations for a heavy-duty long-lasting extendable pole?

 

[woodyp]

I bought a net and pole on Amazon. Just be aware that the Higher quality pole I bought is thicker walled and HEAVIER!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MAHAV0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 That one.

 

[sccm_sysadmin]

Heavy isn't a problem...cheap junk bothers me waaaaay more than something being heavy.

 

[PoolguyinCT]

Skimlite | Home

Only pole in my book.

 

[sccm_sysadmin]

Skimlite | Home

Only pole in my book.

Thanks! Now that's what I'm talking about!

 

[PoolguyinCT]

Thanks! Now that's what I'm talking about!

Since your treating yourself

Grab one of these

Swimming Pool Brush | Swimming Pool Brushes for Sale - SweepEase

These things stay pinned to the surface & displace a ton of water & easy on your shoulders.

I’ve tried every whale, finned , spoiler brush out there..

 

[MitchRyan912]

After breaking 3 Pentair blue/aluminum poles in 4 years (various lengths), I bought an 8-16’ yellow fiberglass Pentair pole (Rainbow EZ Lock). It’s easily the best & strongest pole I’ve owned. It had better be at nearly 3x the price of the cheap aluminum ones!

 

[PoolguyinCT]

After breaking 3 Pentair blue/aluminum poles in 4 years (various lengths), I bought an 8-16’ yellow fiberglass Pentair pole (Rainbow EZ Lock). It’s easily the best & strongest pole I’ve owned. It had better be at nearly 3x the price of the cheap aluminum ones!

I’ve had a couple of those.. I’m done with them though, fiberglass splinter in my palm.

They are a tough pole & I like the bright hard to forget color.

I’m just done with all fiberglass poles...