any reason not to use just a pool leaf cover?

[NWMNMom]

Anyone have recommendations on brand of leaf net to go with? Any one better than the other? (Edit) Also, anyone have any thoughts on those mesh covers vs. a leaf net? If using a leaf net, will the weight of snow on it pull on the pool walls like with a regular cover or is this less due to the openings in the net? I really think I want to go with a leaf net or something along those lines rather than deal with a swamp on a solid cover AND trying to keep it from pulling the walls in with the weight. Any input??? I think now is the time to order one....I see mesh covers at $151, leaf nets around $99 - $120....Thanks!