Went with metal steps. Price was close to concrete and I can do it at my own pace. 18' steps takes a few hands to pour and rub out. My backhoe would not quite reach where I needed to finish deep end. I have to hire a guy out about 2 hours time for extendahoe to finish. Hurts my pride a little! Then I am ready to start setting walls.
Anyone who is reading this I have some advice. I just went to look at a used slide for my pool. The people stated they did not use their pool and was having landscapers to completely remove it. After buying the slide for $500, I then inquired about the rest of the pool equipment. Making a long story short, I purchased automatic cover, filter, pump, heater, diving board and base, hand rails, and salt system. All in working order and quality equipment. The landscaper was charging her to tear everything out. Needless to say I got it all for the price of the slide, she just wanted it gone. This is a situation that comes up often for people who no longer want there pools. Look around on craigslist you may get lucky like I did.