but otherwise great summer (and water
594719
Narrow fit, but otherwise great summer (and water!) shoes.
2365262
This is a great little camera.  We had SUCH a blast using this on our summer vacation -- taking great pictures in the pool, in the lake, on the beach, etc.  It was really nice to have something waterproof so I didn't have to worry about it near the water!  The camera has a bunch of crazy settings that I haven't even begun to explore (I love that there is actually a setting to take pictures of your FOOD!  Whaat?)  -- But even with my cursory exploration of what the camera can do, I have found that I am pretty dang satisfied.  It's not perfect -- it's not, as many people have already pointed out, a DSLR -- so you can't expect the same calibre of photographs you would get from that kind of camera.  But it's definitely ahead of my last point and shoot, and more convenient to carry around than my iPhone!  Definitely worth the money!
3621262
Gets water in the light. Other then that looks good.
1800360
It works great! The water runs out too soon though.
2652494
I recently opened the pool for the second year with this filter which was purchased to replace a 22" sand filter that had started to leak in a main body seam after 7 years of use. Within 2 days the VERY cloudy water was not just completely clear, but sparkling in a way it never had with the sand filter.  Without fail, everyone comments on the water clarity and "feel".

Last season I reduced the algae treatment to 1/3 the volume I had used the previous year (with the sand filter) and all was well through exceptionally sunny and hot summer months (because of much-finer filtration).  Back-washing is now a distant memory, and I rarely need to replenish salt (for salt-water chlorine generator) lost from my pool.  Also, topping-up the pool is rarely needed except occasionally during the very hottest dry weather.  BUT the flip side is that now I sometimes have to drain excess water after a rare heavy summer rainstorm - rather than back-washing it away.

Local pool suppliers don't even stock these, saying: "Sand filters are bullet-proof, while DE filters are finicky."  I disagree totally.  I think it involves less work, but since others have explained the maintenance required, I need not repeat this.

In short, I would not think of buying any other type of pool filter.  This is simply the best.
2577472
I've had my Floatron for just this season.  It's done a fantastic job.  I just let it float all the time.  [I do clean (scrape the residue off) the inner core every other week, to make sure the Floatron is operating at full strength.  Even so, I know I will *at least* get into next season before I need to replace the core.]

I have an 18'x36' in-ground pool with steps.  I also have four large outdoor dogs that use the pool steps to cool off, although they don't go beyond the steps (I don't have the heart to block them from the pool given the mid-to-high 90s temps and high humidity in the summers here.)

Last year, I had to use a lot of chlorine (6-8 3" tablets a week) and clean the pool at least twice a week, and I still had to clear out algae at least every other week.

This year, I've had no algae even though I'm using a lot less chlorine (2-4 3" tablets a week) and only clean the pool once a week.  Chlorine and baking soda are all I've needed.  The water is also much easier on the eyes and much more enjoyable to swim in.

I haven't had problems with any green/staining, but, come to think of it, my friends don't have blond hair, so that could still be a problem for some.

Overall, I highly recommend this product; it's definitely worth the cost.  It allows you to avoid the cost of dealing with algae, in terms of both chemicals and frustration.
1379999
has not rained on me yet, but it looks and feels great.
1768743
This was great for a day or just a couple of hours on the water. In the blistering hot sun this bimini top was perfect for the family. This bimini is easy to set up in seconds. I do really like the storage cover when the bimini top is not in use. Good strong big zipper to close up for safe storage from the elements of weather. Also the canvas materials seems to be water resistant since the rain drops just bead up and roll away. I do wish this bimini top came with all stainless hardware. The main middle pole connections are a durable plastic, but can only be installed in one direction and on the certain side of the boat. Make sure to predrill the holes for the stainless steel screws when installing into an aluminum boat. The heads of the screws will pop right off. This bimini top is a simple assembly and was ready to install in minutes.
1724086
Based on other reviews I wasn't sure this would be big enough for my 3 1/2 year-old. It fits! Won't last another summer, but it's been great this summer.
53521
When this little fountain works, it's beautiful and the water doesn't just make a trickling sound but tinkles as it splashes into each ceramic bowl - a really lovely set of sounds. I bought it to sit in our butterfly garden, where running a power cord would be difficult. Like other reviewers, I wish it had a battery to save up some of the solar energy, so it would run at other times than simply when the sun is shining on the solar panel. When I assembled the fountain, I had to bend some of the metal to make the pieces fit together. Also, when there's low water flow because the sun isn't fully shining, the water doesn't quite make it into each bowl, so I have to keep an eye on the big basin and make sure it has enough water in it.
3166560
I used this as my primary water filter on a 4-day kayaking trip. (It was on a well-traveled river, so I also used chlorine tablets overnight, just to be safe.) It worked great! My only complaint is that the cleaning process is somewhat tedious, because the "Clean" bag doesn't have an accessible interior. Dirt that gets in there is tough to get out, and the drying the inside of the bag takes forever.

I'm thinking about buying a Platypus Water Tank as a replacement for the Clean bag.
1113253
Since it's almost summer again, I've been hunting for a bathing suit I can live with.  I've struck out a bunch of times recently, including several other suits by this brand, but I accepted a promotional sample of this suit in exchange for a candid review.  Long story short: it's a good suit, with only one weird flaw, but it doesn't do a lot for me.

For reference, I'm a 5'6" average-build female, with a 34D chest, and I normally wear a US Medium in everything. In this suit, I ordered an XL, based on the Asian sizing.  The suit fits fine, including in the bust, but it has one problem area: the leg holes. They're low and tight.  They fit, but they're a little uncomfortable, and aren't that stretchy.  Everywhere else fits normally, or maybe slightly loose in the waist.

I think that's why the suit doesn't really *do* anything for my figure. It doesn't really sculpt anything into a nice silhouette.  The fabric just sits on my body.  The bra top is nice, although fairly rigid, so you'll want to make sure you get that size right---too big and you'll end up with rigid gapping, too small and you'll overflow, because they're not made out of a soft foam that conforms to your body.

I think it might be a little too optimistic for me to shop for a suit on Amazon.  As much as I dread it, it probably makes more sense to go to Nordstrom and try a bunch of suits at once.  This is not a bad suit, and if you're looking for a suit with firm bra top support, this may work---it just didn't do a lot for my body anywhere else.  If you wear a US Medium, you'll probably be fine be fine with the Asian XL.  Four stars.
1736584
After a while these get some spots on them, I think its from water? Not sure. But otherwise they are great.
3029167
We bought this pool last summer for our son who had just turned one and enjoyed it all summer. I like having the option to turn the sprinkler options on the sides on and off. The depth of the water was perfect and it held just the right amount too. We packed it up for the winter and it will not hold air as well as it did last summer but I still think it was well worth the purchase cost for our 1 year old last summer. Looking for a deeper one this summer since he is a bit older. I recommend this for younger children!
1826648
Really good quality, a little heavy for the summer though.
4596761
Works well... water could taste better, but overall, I like it
2867354
It is kind of small, but feels great! Also, it definitely keeps the water cool for a long time.