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SWIMLINE HYDROTOOLS Protective Ladder Mat / Pool Step Pad (9'' X 36'')
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Size | 9 x 36 in. |
Color | Multi |
Material | Other |
Brand | Swimline |
Product Dimensions | 36"L x 9"W |
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HYDROTOOLS BY SWIMLINE
POOL MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, & OUTDOOR ACCESSORIES
Swimline’s pool equipment division, Hydrotools provides reliable, high quality pool maintenance products such as filters, pumps, skimmers, step systems and more. With 50+ years of experience, we’ve got your pool needs covered so you can spend more time enjoying with family and friends.
SOLSTICE WATERSPORTS
U.S. Leaders in drop-stitch technology, the Solstice team designs innovative inflatable products - built to amplify your life out on the water - such as inflatable docks, paddle - boards, kayaks, tubes, and more.
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Size | 9 x 36 in. |
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Color | Multi |
Material | Other |
Brand | Swimline |
Product Dimensions | 36"L x 9"W |
Model Name | Swimline Ladder Mat |
Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Shape | Rectangular |
Pattern | Mat |
Department | mens |
Manufacturer | Swimline |
ASIN | B0032JSQ2K |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 87953 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,201 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #4 in Pool Ladders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
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Product Description
Protect your liner for scratches made by your ladder with this Hydro Tool Swimline 9 x 36-inch floor protective mat. The protective mat eliminates scratching and chaffing caused by ladder. It as a cushion between ladder base and pool liner and protects pool liner from damage caused by ladder base. Great for inflatables, above-ground or in-ground swimming pools!
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Hydro Tools pool ladder mats and pads are designed to provide safe grip on pool steps and pool ladders but also prolong the life of your vinyl pool.
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Customers like the softness of the ladder. They say it has a nice thick material that seems like it will be a substantial barrier. Customers also like the solid feel of the product, and the steps are sturdy. They also like that it's easy to install. However, some customers differ on flatness, stability, thickness, size, and value.
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Customers find the installation of the ladder to be easy. They mention that the instructions are easy to follow, and the product is a simple and quick fix to add a little extra protection. Some say that the ladder is easy for their dog to get in and out of the pool.
"Sturdiness under ladder, size was just big enough. Easy to install in pool. Great performance lasted the whole season." Read more
"It is easy to use and offers stadility to the swimmers that use the ladder safely." Read more
"...It was easy to install and it was a great size for a ladder and I think it would been good if it would suction to the bottom of the pool...." Read more
"Easy to install product. The mat does a good job protecting the pool liner under the ladder...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the softness of the ladder. They mention that it is a nice thick material that seems like it will be a substantial barrier. The material is very heavy duty and they have no worries about it ruining the liner. The steps are sturdy and look good. The liner provides a thick cushion for the vinyl. The hand rails are flimsy and flexible. However, the rubber on the top is not soft.
"...Happy with the solid feel of the ladder so far, and especially like that steps don’t fill with water that will stagnate and be prone to water mold..." Read more
"Been a solid mat to place under our pool steps. Good thickness and quality!" Read more
"...Hand rails seem sturdy enyough. I only had one sandbag on hand which is working but will add more...." Read more
"...Was a nice thick material that seems like it will be a substantial barrier from the steps causing any liner damage. Would recommend!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the ladder. Some mention that it stays put really well, while others say that it slides around and doesn't stay put.
"...They slide around and don't stay put." Read more
"...The hook no longer crushes the air tube. It stays where you place it even with a bunch of highly active kids sloshing water out of the pool...." Read more
"Bought to put under ladder of course and it kept moving and the kids would jump off ladder and moved it even more, I just thought I was too busy..." Read more
"...First off, it does NOT float. I threw it into the pool and it sunk directly to the bottom and stayed there, without anything holding it down...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the ladder. Some mention that it's the perfect size for their in pool steps and an average ladder. However, others say that it was way too big or small for their size pool ladder.
"Sturdiness under ladder, size was just big enough. Easy to install in pool. Great performance lasted the whole season." Read more
"...It barely fit my wedding cake steps but it made it...." Read more
"...I’m glad it’s thin! Third, it’s the perfect size for an average ladder, (ours is a ladder that comes in off the deck.)...." Read more
"...I like it but my stairs have little legs that splay out and it’s barely big enough to go under those stairs...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the ladder. Some mention it's a great value for the money, while others say that it'll be a bit of a waste of money.
"...Not worth the money....." Read more
"These mats can be really expensive and this was a good price. It barely fit my wedding cake steps but it made it...." Read more
"...I used mine for a week and it old move and became a toy. Not worth purchasing if you ask me." Read more
"Great price" Read more
Customers are mixed about the thickness of the ladder. Some mention it's super thick, heavy, and stays in place. Others say it'd be better if it was thicker.
"...Secondly, it is a bit thin, but why is that bad? It’s meant to act as a protection to the liner, not to raise the ladder. I’m glad it’s thin!..." Read more
"...The thickness of the mat is very good for the price and the ribbed texture really helps it to stay in place...." Read more
"very thin, hope is doesnt move aropund as people are using the ladder" Read more
"Sturdy can be cut to size. Thicker than thr pool liner. Stays flat on the bottom and doesn't rise. It works as advertised." Read more
Customers are mixed about the flatness of the ladder. Some mention that it stays flat on the bottom of the pool under ladder and protects the liner well, while others say that the fold marks out and the material will not lay perfectly flat. The material has slight ridges where the folds are. The product comes rolled and won't stay flat on bottom of pool. The corners don't lay flat and dig into your foot.
"Good product!! Easy to put down and it stays down!!! Exactly what I was looking for...." Read more
"...I dont like that it doesn't stay flat on the bottom we have to keep any adjusting it to keep it in place" Read more
"...This helps it lay flat when installed." Read more
"Make sure you cut the corners to a rounded shape because the corners don’t lay flat and they dig into your foot...." Read more
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I have several improvements for operation. I built a deck and ordered a set of drop in stairs to attach to the deck. I ordered a set of Hydro Tools Swimline 87952 Vinyl Protective Swimming Pool Ladder Mats to place under the ladder. (not through Amazon). Notice I discuss these mats in the next paragraph. Mine are 87952 but on Amazon you have to order 87953. The only difference in 52 and 53 is the length. The length can be fixed with a pair of scissors. You cannot get 87952 on Amazon.
One of the problems the Skimmer unit has is the tendency to float crooked. It also tends to crush the air tube runner around the top of the sidewall, which causes the skimmer to come out of the water. The air tube running around the top of the pool is not made of stiff enough plastic when you are trying to use it as a support mechanism. Two steps I have taken to solve these problems. I took one of the vinyl ladder mats out from under the ladder and laid it over the side of the pool. Then, I placed the “hook”, which holds the skimmer in place, over the vinyl protector. The results were amazing. The hook no longer crushes the air tube. It stays where you place it even with a bunch of highly active kids sloshing water out of the pool. The vinyl mat forms itself perfectly over the air tube. You can order Hydro Tools Protective Pool Ladder Mat 87953; look for the 3 sizes listed midway down. Select the 9” x 36” to get the right material. It’s the smooth black vinyl on the back and ribbed blue on the top(looks like it comes in a roll not a flat mat). You can trim the mat with a pair of scissors. Trim it down to about 30” or less and it will fit beautifully. Do not order the smaller sizes; they are a different mat made of different material. You could also try other materials like a thin vinyl car mat cut to fit. Maybe something like a thick floor mat; any soft flexible vinyl type material, ¼” thick material cut to fit.
The next thing I did was center the skimmer over the hose outlet. I attached the hose. Notice the hose makes a bad U shape and it forces the top of the skimmer to tilt toward the side of the pool. The plastic hose is too stiff to bend easily. I took some plastic bailing string, about 20” and tied it around the hose near the top of the outlet. Then go around the hose close to the skimmer and back to the outlet end of the hose. Get a string long enough to make a couple loops. Pull the string around the outlet hose and SQUEEZE the two ends of the hose together. Tie it off. You end up with a sharp U shaped hose. Like a P trap in a drain. You might try a very large rubber band. This causes the skimmer to level itself in the pool. This along with the vinyl mat will perfect your setup and give you a problem free summer, in regards to your skimmer.
I did not figure these improvements out until the second year. I believe these improvements will extend the life of my skimmer by holding it in place and reducing the amount of repositioning I kept repeating the first year.
By the way, on the ladder mat 87953, there are a lot of negative comments about these mats. I have not any problems with these mats. They work beautifully under my stairs. (Blue Wave Easy Pool Step for Above Ground Swimming Pools).
I also have the solar cover (Crystal Clear Solar Cover 15 ft. Round 16 Mil from solarcovers.com). I love this cover. It raises the pool temp on average 10 degrees above the outside temperature. Practically feels like a hot tub in mid summer. I live in texas and can swim most years until late October.
I also ordered Vio Products 11000 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Floating Thermometer. Piece of junk, the floating part works well enough, but forget about the wireless read out. Won’t connect or stay connected beyond 5 feet away.
They slide around and don't stay put.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
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Reviewed in Mexico on May 25, 2021
It's only 0.17mm thick.