I have battled the leaf problem for many years as well, what I recommend is to invest in a leaf net. Make sure to cover your pool before the leaves begin to fall. Put the leaf net over the winter cover. When the leaves have stopped falling take the leaf net off. You can replace the leaf net if you want and do the process again before you uncover your pool, but I usually don't. The leaf net saves many hours of scooping leaves from the deep end of the pool as well as the dark water.