Four years ago we made the decision to put a swimming pool in our backyard. It’s not a large pool, but its big enough for our small family to enjoy. Initially we had wanted an in-ground pool, but due to our well and septic system being underground in our backyard, that wasn’t possible. Instead, we went with an above-ground swimming pool.
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Every year I go out and purchase new pool toys and inflatable floats for all of us to enjoy. We spend a lot of time in the water and they make our water time even more enjoyable. In our local area we only have 2 retail stores that sell pool supplies and accessories. Their mark-up is quite high on the items that they sell. That’s why I personally elect to buy the majority of our items from Amazon and have them shipped to our front door. As an added bonus, They’re shipped free since we utilize Amazon Prime.
If you’re looking for the Large Inflatable Ride-On Pool Floats you’ll find hundreds of them on Amazon for a really decent price. You’ll want to do a little research, read reviews, etc. before making your purchase.
5 Things to Consider When Purchasing Inflatable Ride-On Pool Floats
1. Size – They’re quite large in size. Make sure you have a big enough swimming pool to accommodate them. Our pool can ONLY handle two of them at a time being inflated. Always take a look at the measurements before buying.
2. Inflation – You’ll need something to blow them up. Trust me, it would take you all day long to do it the traditional way. I personally use my inflatable air pump that I also purchased from Amazon. Unlike a small float or balloon…they would take hours to inflate. Make sure you’re prepared ahead of time.
3. Patch Kit – Just like a balloon, they can be punctured easily. All of the ones that we purchased came along with a little patch. If they don’t come along with a patch, purchase a patch kit separately and have that on hand for repairs.
4. Safety – Consider the age of the person who will be using it. A lot of these Giant Ride-On Pool Floats are not meant to be used by small children. In my honest opinion, they should only be used by older children (teenagers and adults) unless an adult is going to be right there supervising a young child.
5. Storage – Once they’re inflated they take up a lot of space. Plan ahead and come up with a storage plan when they’re in use. We’re fortunate that we have a small pool house and place them inside when not in use. During the off-season we deflate them, let them air dry and then fold them up for storage in a large plastic tote until next year.
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These are good tips. I do not have a pool , but my son wants to build one for his house. I shall make sure he is aware of this information.
Good considerations. An inflatable air pump is a definite necessity for me with the larger pool toys. I also make sure to have the patch kit where I can easily find it since we have had to use it in the past.
I swim 3 times a week at an indoor pool. They don’t allow these big floats. They would be fun in an outdoor pool.
This is all good information. I will pass this on to my nephew who just bought a house with a lovely pool.