Anyone used one of these pool toys?

[SeanB.]

I've seen these a couple of times at Toys R us and wondered if they actually work. If so, I may pick up a couple for the kids. Looks like fun, but I think I exceed the weight limit myself - maybe if I use two at a time...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...g-20/ref=nosim

[doggie]

I've never heard of those. But for only 1 hour of play before it needs to be recharged, $99.99 seems like robbery.

[SeanB.]

I've never heard of those. But for only 1 hour of play before it needs to be recharged, $99.99 seems like robbery.

That's typically the way it goes with rechargables that have high power usage. Heck, fast RC cars only last about 15 minutes.

If they work well for an hour before recharging, then that would be fine. Like I said, I'd probably buy a couple anyway.

I'd like input from anyone who actually has one or used one?

[Simmons99]

How long is the pool? (you are still building...right?)

I would say that it would only take a few seconds to get from one end of the pool to another. Being a mom of two boys 7 & 11 - mine would get bored with it in the pool pretty fast.... and for $100 + shipping - I don't know if that would get past the value test in this household if you aren't going to use it for snorkeling too -

Now the blow-up $10 dolphin that no one can seem to stay on top of before it flips over has gotten hours of use... they are still trying to ride it ....kids go figure

[SeanB.]

It will be 32' long. I kind of figure it's like flippers. There's absolutely no need for them in the pool, but my kids all love using them anyway. I don't have any doubt they'd like it, providing it works, which goes back to my original question.

The price at Toys r Us was a little cheaper too - I think about $70.

[sunofthebeach]

the claimed speed of 2 miles an hour is what leaves me wondering, that seems realy slow.

[RavenNS]

I've seen a few different brand names for these "toys"... six flags, I know I saw three different sea-doo models ( with different "speed" capabilities), & I think coleman too....

Years ago I tried a commercial ( scuba diving) type of one of these, it may have been Zodiac brand. It was for adults & it did move a pretty good clip. Very Fun!

I thought about buying the toy one when the price dropped @ Walmart ( end of season sale), but I decided against it for now, only because my preschool twingles ( twins + single), don't swim under-water yet.
I think I'll wait until they are confident/competant swimmers... by then there will probably be additional features ( like longer battery life or quicker charging or faster/additional speeds) available.

I think as a kid, I would have LOVED this toy ( if it works as good as advertised....lol)
especially if you have the submerged hula-hoop obsticle course to swim it through...

Please let us know if you do purchase one of these, how well it works

[Tishabiondy@natlmail.com]

A neighbor just gave one to my 10 year old daughter and she LOVES it. It's her favorite pool toy (and she has a lot). The charge does last for about an hour which is really a long time if you think about it. Also, my husband is over 200 lbs. and it pulls him no problem. The regular price was $99, but my neighbor got it on sale at WalMart for $30. I would HIGHLY recommend this toy!

Tisha

[SeanB.]

A neighbor just gave one to my 10 year old daughter and she LOVES it. It's her favorite pool toy (and she has a lot). The charge does last for about an hour which is really a long time if you think about it. Also, my husband is over 200 lbs. and it pulls him no problem. The regular price was $99, but my neighbor got it on sale at WalMart for $30. I would HIGHLY recommend this toy!

Tisha

Wow, thanks! I may have to run by WalMart on my way home to see if they have any left at that price.

[SeanB.]

Update: We went ahead and bought one of these. They had them at Walmart for $50. I'll keep an eye out to see if they come down any more though.

It was going to be a surprise for the kids, but my wife left it in the back of the Sequoia and of course they saw it when she was getting out groceries. At any rate, I'll post a review once the pool is completed and we've had a chance to use it.