Hello, I'm in need to replace my cover (23+ yrs old) that was damaged in a storm. I have 3 quotes, 2-$4k each; 1-$2.5k. I have narrowed it down to 2; the Loop-Loc II Super Dense Mesh or Merlin Smart Mesh. Even with all my research, I'm still at a loss of. I open my pool in April and close in October, and we may receive snow (definitely ice) in the winter). I've read other posts that mentioned removing water and snow from the cover during the winter months, I've never done either. Your experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, BruceMichele