Builders are suggesting an edge pool instead of a traditional skimmer pool. Could they be right?

int0x2e

Member
Aug 7, 2022
8
Israel
Pool Size
8400
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Liquid Chlorine
Hi,
From everything I've read, edge pools seem to be costlier to build, harder to maintain, and slightly more prone to trouble due to their added complexity.
We're planning to build a 10 x 30 ft rectangular pool with an attached "baja shelf" area that will be another 9 x 9 ft. Concrete pool with tile surface.

Several local pool builders with whom we discussed the project claimed an edge pool is going to be better in the long term, despite a higher initial cost. I think it makes no sense, but since we can afford it - I wanted to make sure I'm not missing something important.
Assuming I don't care about the edge illusion, are there real benefits to an edge pool I should consider? All I see so far are added complexity, maintenance and potential issues...
 
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