I looked around quickly and found one center pull rope that looks like two plastic clothspins and a length of rope for 13.00!

Anyway, my reel came with 5 straps that seem about 2' or 3' long. Since the reel is outside the pool, the length is probably going to be longer than this as I move away from the center of the reel so I would consider buying another strap kit. I notice that the above-ground kits come with cords and the in-ground kits come with straps that seem to be longer than the cords. The straps look more robust to me - is there any reason not to use an in-ground strap kit for an AG application? (I will then have extra straps to use for a center pull).

Thanks

Peter