My old reel is about done. Wondering if the Rocky's is worth the price??? My current reel has cranks on both ends, which I like, because sometimes I have to go to other side to straighten cover a little bit. I'm also worried about the tiny casters on the 3a, which I'm considering. Thoughts? Other reels to consider? Thanks
Rocky's reel worth it???
- Thread starter suzook
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Members are really liking their Vingli reels this year and last. Time will tell if they hold up.
I had the better Rockys reel which is now sold by GLI and has to be bought in pieces. It was a tank, but I likely wouldn't spend 4X as much on it as the Vingli now.
I had the better Rockys reel which is now sold by GLI and has to be bought in pieces. It was a tank, but I likely wouldn't spend 4X as much on it as the Vingli now.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,504
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
I bought the 3a. I have a large (20x40) pool, with a 12 mil cover. Had a 16 mil a couple years ago. The Rocky's is a tank and handles the large, heavy cover with finesse. The casters are large and work exceedingly well. If I ever need to buy another reel, it will be a Rocky. The last one I had was a Vingli type and it sagged, finally gave in to the Rocky's.
Well I can get a like new, used a few times rocky 3a, with a solar cover, same use for $300. Maybe I should go for the rocky? The vingly does look nice though, and looks easier to maneuver which I do weekly.
I currently have a reel similar to the Vingly. I have a 40 lb bag of sand at each end of the reel to hold it in place while I pull the cover off the reel. Otherwise, it would slide into the pool.
It is annoying. I had a Rocky's reel for my pool at my previous house. I used the anchors on it to secure it to the concrete deck.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,504
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
I can pull my 20x40 12mil cover off with the Rocky's and the caster locked, without the anchors.
I could not. The casters would slide on the concrete.
I have nice locking casters from my old reel. They are heavy duty, maybe I could use them on the Rocky's reel. Still debating on the Rocky's or something else.