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Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Standard winter pool covers with an 8 yr. warranty for above ground swimming pools. Available in all pool covers sizes. Economy swimming pool covers include a cable and tightener for a secure fit.
Average Customer Rating:
(38 Reviews) 37
14 of 38(37%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Review 1 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Horrible Product,
Date:September 24, 2011
By kjpny
from Rochester, NY
from Rochester, NY
Pros: Wasn't too expensive, easy to install, that's the only positives I could come up with.
Cons: Cheaply made. only lasted 2 weeks, split along the seam in very mild weather, not durable at all.
"Over the last 2 years, I've bought my pool chemicals here and have had great luck and success. So this year I decided to buy a replacement winter cover here. Boy, was that a mistake!!! This cover only lasted 2 weeks before the seam split in the middle of the cover. Over those 2 weeks, the weather has been very mild and calm (we can have some very windy days here) so there is no way the weather was a contributing factor. I guess I'm lucky the cover ripped now instead of in the middle of winter when it'd be much more difficult to replace. Don't waste your money with this product!!! I will continue to buy my chemicals here but will NEVER buy anything else."
Review 2 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Zero Stars,
Date:June 3, 2011
By JLT2
from Dixon, IL
from Dixon, IL
Pros: The price appreared to be a pro, but what we saved in dollars we more than paid for later in time and frustration.
Cons: Poorly made, weak, ineffective, short-lasting, time intensive
"We purchased this cover in the Fall of 2010. Thanks to this cover, we've had the worst spring opening ever! We knew we were in for it when we could see the holes from the deck of the house before the winter was half over. After the large amounts of snow we had, there was NOTHING on the cover to pump off this spring. All of the melted snow, ice, and debris were in the pool. The bottom looked like mud. Thank God we have virtually no trees in our neighborhood, or I can't imagine how much worse it would be. We have been shocking, vacuuming, clarifying, vacuuming, super flocing, vacuuming, vacuuming, vacuuming... for over a week and are just now starting to reclaim the pool that we usually have immediately after removing the cover. We will NOT purchase this cover again, as it lasted less than one winter and was completely useless. We will be returning what's left of it with the hope that we can get credit to apply toward something better. Run from this cover!"
Review 3 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Not worth it,
Date:January 24, 2010
By ThompsonsMM
from OK
from OK
Cons: Rips at seams
"We purchased the Pro Strength Polar above ground pool cover in September 09 and put it on to cover our pool for this winter. One of the seams have seperated (about a 3 ft section) and has allowed water and leaves to drop into our pool. Lots of good this purchase has done."
Review 4 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Our tough winter friend,
Date:July 23, 2009
By kiowah
Pros: Easy to install,Fun to remove (summer is comming)
"Pennsylvania has some pretty rough winters and when spring is in the air we start checking out the pool.We always have surface water from rain and melted snow but thank heavens the cover hasn't leaked.We have had our pool 15 years and have just purchased our 2nd cover.Thank heavens there are still a few things that work."
Review 5 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Poor Quality,
Date:July 20, 2009
By Vargas
from Portland, Oregon
from Portland, Oregon
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Poor durability
"Pool cover lasted only 2 years before it failed and developed holes. When I uncovered my pool it was a green mess. I contacted In the Swim regarding the warranty. After sending it a sample of cover, I was quickly given full credit for a new one. I would recommend the 15 year cover or better as it seems to get the better reviews...."
Review 6 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
GREAT & SO EASY TO PUT ON.THIS IS A GREAT PRICE,
Date:July 18, 2009
By judycarol
from MAYFIELD, KY.
from MAYFIELD, KY.
Pros: CHEAP, EASY, LAST, GREAT PRODUCT
Cons: I HAVE NOTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT IT.
"WE ORDERED THIS COVER LAST YEAR AND IT HAS REALLY BEEN WORTH THE MONEY. IT WAS SO EASY TO PUT ON AND IT STAYED ON THROUGH STRONG WINDS, ICE, AND SNOW. WE WILL BE USING IT AGAIN THIS YEAR. THE WATER WAS CRYSTAL BLUE WHEN WE TOOK THE COVER OFF IN THE SPRING. THIS IS JUST A GREAT ALL-AROUND PRODUCT. WORTH MORE THAN YOU PAY."
Review 7 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
BAD VALUE, BAD DEAL,
Date:June 23, 2009
By sssxxxrrr
from Pinckney MI
from Pinckney MI
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Doesn't last, desinigrated into my pool
"Do NOT buy this pool cover! I have owned two in 3 years...the first one ripped after one winter, which they replaced under warrenty, and now the second one ripped and desinigrated into my pool, of which I have a horrible sediment mess!"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
worst purchase ever,
Date:May 20, 2009
By larryboy
from Medina, OH
from Medina, OH
Cons: don't hold up
"just took off cover and it ripped over winter and came apart on under side of cover leaving stuff floating in pool, didn't even last one year"
Review 9 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Low Quality Cover,
Date:May 8, 2009
By DebK
Pros: Price
Cons: Flimsy material
"This cover tore at rim of the pool. But the worst thing about it is that when we pulled the cover we saw black specs all over bottom of pool. The underside of the cover had come apart and left us a nice mess to clean to begin the season. Pretty much negates the purpose of a cover. Worst cover we ever purchased. 8 yr guarantee? Don't think so."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
NO 8 years!,
Date:April 23, 2009
By Johnnie
from Oklahoma
from Oklahoma
Pros: Cheep
Cons: not durable
"This cover had holes in it before it was a month old. This thing will not last 2 years much less 8 years. I was looking to cover my pool for the winter but this thing is a joke. Yes the main part of the pool is covered but there are a lot of holes around the edges that range in size up to about 2 feet long. The clips that come with this are a great idea I thought but they won't stay on either in the wind. Looking for better suggestions for next winter let me know!"
Review 11 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
New Winter Cover Problem,
Date:December 15, 2008
By Donald
from Fort Wayne , IN.
from Fort Wayne , IN.
"after installing the new winter cover while adjusting the cable the rachet broke, after calling the replacement came within a four days thank you for you'r quick responce."
Review 12 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Winter Cover,
Date:December 14, 2008
By moms4kids2003
from Saint Joseph, MO
from Saint Joseph, MO
Pros: This cover is efficient and does the job well. My pool stairs blew ontop of the cover and the cover supported well.
Cons: I have nothing negative to say about this cover
"We received this item in a very timely manner and it was just as the ad said. It is a strong cover and didn't tear or give when our stairs blew on top of it. It was easy to install and very secure. I would recommend this cover to anyone."
Review 13 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
So Far So Good,
Date:December 14, 2008
By Lovetoswim
from Mesa, AZ
from Mesa, AZ
"This is the first winter I have had my pool for the winter. So far the cover is holding well. Most wouldn't be concerned with the sun and heat getting to it, thankfully I won't have to worry about the ice or snow. The above ground style of pool that we have is didn't allow the clips to be useful but we were able to find an easy way to use some nylon string. I will be able to tell more when we are ready to open in the spring."
Review 14 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Best Cover for length,
Date:December 2, 2008
By LoriDor
from Lowell, Massachusetts
from Lowell, Massachusetts
Pros: extra length
Cons: light weight but a cover never lasts 20 years anyway!
"I bought this cover for the extra 4 foot length and width. I have already gone through two covers in less than 6 years, purchased from a local store and they barley make it around the pool and my clips have always fallen off.
In the Swim has a new customer...I will tell everyone I know about this supplier."
In the Swim has a new customer...I will tell everyone I know about this supplier."
Review 15 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Great Deal!,
Date:November 28, 2008
By Dealfinder
from Pennsylvania
from Pennsylvania
Pros: Easy ordering, fast delivery, great deal for the price.
Cons: Was not impressed by the thickness of the cover.
"We needed a new cover to replace our old worn out original pool cover. In The Swim was the best price, easiest ordering and fastest shipping. Our local pool store was charging three times as much for the same size cover! I was very impressed with our first purchase, and plan to continue buying from In The Swim. I felt the cover may be a little thin, but it does not matter as long as it lasts for the 8 years."
Review 16 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Great Savings on Pool Supplies,
Date:November 27, 2008
By Bassplayer417
from Michigan
from Michigan
Pros: Fast, Easy, Saves Time and Money
Cons: None That I Can Think Of
"I ordered this cover on a Sunday and had it on Tuesday and it was cheaper than the local stores. I will never buy from a local Pool Store again for anything. In-The-Swim is bar far the best value anywhere!"
Review 17 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Good for the money,
Date:November 26, 2008
By Bigman
from Cumberland Furnace, TN
from Cumberland Furnace, TN
Pros: Does the job well
Cons: Last for a couple of years
"I don't mind that it lasts for a couple of years, then I don't have to store it every year! For 40 bucks how can you go wrong?"
Review 18 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Very Nice Cover,
Date:November 26, 2008
By ScottPG999
from Omaha, NE
from Omaha, NE
Pros: Easy to install, Does the job and then some
Cons: None
"Living in the Midwest (Omaha) we get some very harsh winters. I have found this particular cover to work great in our environment. It is very easy to install and has done a great job for us for the past several years in terms of keeping leaves and debris out of our pool during the winter months. From the time we put it on in early October to the time we take it off in early May, this cover does everything we expected and more."
Review 19 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Good cover for the $$$,
Date:November 26, 2008
By Anonymous
from NW Indiana
from NW Indiana
Pros: Nice cable to cinch it down
Cons: Could be a little more oversize
"I bought the 24' cover but my pool has a handmade rail attached to the top rail at the upright supports. The rail makes it hard to get the cover around and a cover with more drop wouldn't pull as tight.
I live in the open and the wind kills a cover a year anyway so I just buy the lower priced ones and replace it yearly.
Consider the next level up cover if you need more drop."
Review 20 for Pro-Strength Polar Above-Ground Pool Covers
Overall Rating:
Date:November 13, 2008
By raiderfan
Pros: none
Cons: cheap!
"Cover is 1 yr. old and seams came apart!"