Pool ladder pads

[Wobblerlorri]

Are the pads you put under the feet of a pool ladder or steps really necessary? Or are they just algae farms?

 

[kellyfair]

I have never used one under mine.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

I used one last year but am too lazy to want to put it under the feet of the steps this year. I had to SLAM several times last year, too, and I think it was the pad's fault.

I think I'll leave it out this year, see how it goes. Thanks Kelly!

 

[richierich]

I just use a simple bath mat. I take it out and wash it like once a month. It does get a bit of algae though. However, my 2 kids are always jumping off the ladder and I'm worried the back and forth jumping will weaken the liner and maybe damage. The ladder bottom isn't completely flat and smooth

 

[Wobblerlorri]

I don't have any kids jumping off the ladder, just myself and my 40 year old son. We generally creep carefully down the steps!

 

[Esage]

Are the pads you put under the feet of a pool ladder or steps really necessary? Or are they just algae farms?

If you have kids, I would say yes

 

[mjlinss]

I had one the first year and it moved and rolled on me and the cleaner kept getting screwed up there. I took it out the next year and have gone 6 years without one with 2 kids going up and down many, many times each day. No issues