Honestly, how long with this float last with out puncturing? At the lake? At home?
1157557
We have had 4 of us using them for 2 solid weeks in a lake, at least 5 hours a day. We had to top the air up once in the 2 weeks which was good. We haven't used them since in the last week and they are still pumped up full. We live on a lake in a no wake zone. I would say, these floats are the best we have ever had and we've had a few !
1157558
for home use it was used everday no problems assuming u dont have sharp objects in your pool. At the lake it would be the same.Avoid rocks.
1157559
Less than a week, I seriously loved it but I got sick of sending it back and getting it replaced. We only used it in our home pool, no one was misusing it either(no jumping, etc) just floating around. Both floats got the hole in the same exact spot, nothing a patch kit could fix since it was on a seam! :( Good luck.
1157560
We've had ours for about a month and no problems at all. My favorite one so far. We use it in our pool at home and are probably going to order another one.
1157561
We've had for a few months. Absolutely no problems and it is my husband's (who is 6'4") favorite float. Very sturdy in my opinion.
1157562
Mine lasted for two years until a few boys started jumping om it two at a time ripping it at the seam. With reasonable use as a float with minimal care you should get your money's worth.
1594074
I did it in the house and left it in for about 20 hrs. I put pressure on it for about 5 min. I have one on my snowmobile helment and one on my 4 wheeler helmet. It has held strong on the snowmobile but only has lasted about 6 months on the quad.
480260
i take the battery out of the transducer after every use to the lake. As long as how long it lasts? Really depends on how long the continuous use it each time says on the instructions around 8-12 hours.
265534
Send it back. The hole just gets bigger. I had this happen to another mesh float. I had to throw it out.
229108
Mine lasted less than 4 hours. I think there are better external pumps. I switched to a submersible pump that is far more reliable.
1651875
Get a long term water storage treatment and it can last 5 years or more if stored correctly. I believe this comes with one. It's around 3 1/2 ft tall.
517853
I bought my most recent Hayward in June, had my previous one for 9 years. You can leave it in the pool all the time, just take it out when you are swimming so you don't crush the little guy! :)
1079875
it will take longer without one. IIt took us a good hour to inflate the entire float. It would have been easier with a high powered inflator. Our kids and their friends enjoyed the float!
920265
It is much thicker gauge construction then you would find for a pool float. It will hold up to sliding against some smooth river rock with some weight. Just know you are down and out if it pops.
306538
We use a marine one. It'll last all day on a lake. (p.s. my husband has 4, but only needed 1 ;- } so? 2 All I know is I get in after push off sit down and that little motor does the rest.
528845
I used it all summer outside while we were enjoying the pool. That would be quite a few hours.
1393626
Be aware that salt water will kill it, period. Also, based on experience with other RC boats, heavily chlorinated water like at public pool can be pretty bad for the motors also. Read rest of my review o this item. "GROG"
663856
I've never taken it to the lake but just did a test for you in the kitchen sink. It doesn't not float and is pretty heavy when compared to a tennis ball. Hope this helps.
962286
I use my monster at least twice a week. And ive owned since the summer. I live in central Texas and we have hard water so I have to use distilled water and an every so often use vinegar for build up.
105788
I do not have machine here but will look and answer when i get to lake and check it out may be a few days. Sorry
795970
In a three week period I've used it twice. When I move the boat I shut it off to conserve the batteries. Supposedly they can last 30 hours of total usage.
1340755
The official word from the manufacture is "water tight". I wouldn't drop it in the lake just for fun, but holds up to nasty weather just fine.