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Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer moves about the surface of any size pool and removes leaves and surface debris. Battery operated swimming pool leaf skimmer.
Average Customer Rating:
(41 Reviews) 41
6 of 41(15%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Review 1 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Don't waste your money,
Date:October 18, 2008
By PoolDorkinNaples
from Naples, FL
from Naples, FL
Pros: Portability
Cons: Poor strength
"Does not have enough power to do anything meaningful."
Review 2 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
would not reccommend,
Date:September 25, 2008
By byram
from Florida
from Florida
Pros: looks nice
Cons: did not work
"I received this in the mail and it did not work. It comes with very little instruction and never even got to try it because it simply would not even charge, so I ended up having to pay for the shipping to send it back for a refund. I should have read the previous reviews before purchasing this product. I would not have purchased it if I had read them."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
cute to look at, thats about all!!!,
Date:May 26, 2008
By likestoswim
from Missouri
from Missouri
Pros: None
"Doesn't work that well, but is cute to look at"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Good Toy,
Date:April 15, 2008
By Elmalandro
from Buffalo, NY
from Buffalo, NY
Pros: Look nice, fun for the kids
Cons: Need some kind of filter
This customer did not provide a text review.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Don't bother!!,
Date:April 11, 2008
By stephanie29154
from SC
from SC
Pros: NONE!!
Cons: gets stuck on everything, doesn't pick up anything
"Don't waste your money! It's cute but it doesn't work well at all."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
WASTE OF MONEY,
Date:April 6, 2008
By carlssss
Pros: looks cool
Cons: does not work at all
"unfortunately this product was a complete waste of our money. we ended up throwing it away. very disappointing."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Looks cool...thats about it,
Date:April 2, 2008
By Anonymous
from Seattle
from Seattle
Pros: ....
Cons: Gets stuck on ladders and some corners
"It doesn’t really pick anything up, when it moves through the water it pushes everything away, a bit counterintuitive. Battery is worthless too."
Review 8 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Do Not Waste Your Money,
Date:March 23, 2008
By Anonymous
Pros: None
Cons: Catches on everything. Picks up little.
"This is a poor product. (1) Doesn't hold charge very long. (2) Get stuck on side of pool, ladder, steps, etc. (3) Creates a wave as it moves that pushes stuff out of its way, not in its mouth. (4) Just a toy without a remote."
Review 9 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Terrible Product,
Date:September 30, 2007
By GaryK
Pros: None
Cons: Everything.
"I have bought many items for In the swim and never really had problems. But this product is a piece of junk.
Do not buy. I wasted shipping charges sending it back."
Review 10 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
BEWARE,
Date:September 24, 2007
By SirRichard
Pros: Looks good?
Cons: Everything
"It may look efficient, but my purchase never cleared much debris, didn't avoid obstacles and charged poorly... finally putting itself out of misery less than two months after it was purchased. Beware and save yourself the aggravation and spend your money elsewhere."
Review 11 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Ugh. Save your money.,
Date:September 10, 2007
By CCS104
Pros: Cute toy.
Cons: Where do I start?
"Save your money! I'd rate it with a 0 if I could!
Died before it made two trips around my 18x36 pool. Cleaned up some stuff -- but lots it's charge way too quickly to serve any real purpose. Stick with the skimmer! It's less frustrating and much cheaper!!!"
Review 12 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Looks great but ....,
Date:August 26, 2007
By bschussler
Cons: gets stuck on the wall, ladder, skimmer box & steps
"Looks great but get stuck on the wall, ladder, skimmer box & steps."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
A waste of money,
Date:August 26, 2007
By Hoot
Pros: None
Cons: To many to list
"Received and charged, did not know how long was approiate so after two hours I put it in the pool, did not take long to realize I wasted $ 49.95 plus shipping. This product should be in Toys R Us for childrens wading pools.
Don't waste your money.."
Don't waste your money.."
Review 14 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Drives the Dog Crazy!,
Date:August 25, 2007
By Buffalogal
Pros: Looks cute.
Cons: Picks up two leaves and one japanese beetle on a GOOD Day!
"Because the SHARK is made by Aqua Vac I assumed it was going to be a quality product. Constantly gets caught in the corners of my rectangular pool and must be rescued. It is really a toy without a remote control feature! I kept it because my little dog gets her exercise by barking at it ! Otherwise, it is totally useless."
Review 15 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
A decent purchase for the price,
Date:August 24, 2007
By AikidoAkitas
Pros: Picks up leaves and stuff
Cons: Gets stuck and doesnt hold a charge
"this is a decent purchase for the price - mostly used as a pool ornament though - it doesnt hold a charge long and when it does it gets stuck on the sides. The kids and dogs love to push it around the pool. I like it - its cute. When it runs it DOES pick up leaves and debris."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Not worth the money,
Date:August 24, 2007
By terez
from North Royalton, OH
from North Royalton, OH
Cons: charging time, ability to "skim"
"I am sorry, but I cannot recommend this product. I feel I threw $50.00 down the drain. Did not have anything in basket after leaving in pool for 20 minutes. Charger with no instructions- so I do not know how long till fully charged-additionally charger seem to get very hot while charging. If anyone has any tips on utilizing this product to its full advantage-I would appreciate them."
Review 17 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Sherman,
Date:August 23, 2007
By Mikie
Pros: Cute
Cons: Gets stuck
"We love Sherman (Our name for Skim Shark) he is so cute swimming around. He misses lots of stuff in the water and he gets stuck on the steps, under the coving and in the skimmer but we don't care. Sometimes he can even get himself out of trouble (unstuck). We are So glad we bought him."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
Disappointed With Purchase,
Date:August 23, 2007
By August
Pros: None
Cons: Constantly Hit Pool Walls and Stopped Working
"I found this item a total waste of money. You really have to be around the pool the whole time it is working and even then, you have to keep moving it every time it hits the pool walls. It also hardly picked up any debris in the pool. A very disappointing purchase."
Review 19 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
save your $$,
Date:August 23, 2007
By Brogan
Pros: kids thought it looked cool
Cons: cheaply made; dead on arrival
"Charged this thing up per the instructions, hit the on switch and nothing. Finally got it to work by spinning the impeller a few times by hand - and then only sporadically at best. Even when it did work, it built up enough of a wave in front of it, anything in the water was just pushed off to the side. Also, got 'stuck' on pool walls and corners. Maybe I just got a dud, but not taking a chance on a replacement. Returned promptly for refund."
Review 20 for Skim Shark Automatic Pool Skimmer
Overall Rating:
needs work,
Date:August 22, 2007
By kondelly
Pros: it does pick up leaves
Cons: in less than 5 minutes it hits a side wall or corner and stops
This customer did not provide a text review.