Hi, we just put this cover on our AGP the end of September for the first time. It sure blows up easy in the wind but no damage to the cover or pool....not sure if a solid cover would be any different though. This is our first winter with a pool. Oh and we don't have a deck around it yet.
It's been easy to strain any leaves out with net. We didn't use a pillow with it. I added some spring clamps all around the outside to try and help with windy days but not convinced it has helped at all.
So far so good. It's nice and lightweight and easy to put on. Will be easy to store.