Who has an Intex Ultra Frame 24' pool?

[ThaSatelliteGuy]

You are right, it's 52". I'm not sure why I have 54 stuck in my head lol. I made the decision on this pool for basically the same reasons. I wasnt sure if I'd like the upkeep, and I have never been one to love water. However, I LOVE this pool. Heck, my whole work ethic has changed. I'm a contractor, and I make sure I'm home before dark to go swimming everyday. Even afterdark I will still go swimming, even if it's mostly to vacuum the pool, I still get in for a while.

I really see no point in getting a hardside agp though. Their liners are only good so many years as well, and at $699 for the ENTIRE SETUP, (not including the swg and sand upgrades), if it last 2-4 seasons, and I buy a brand new one of the same model or updated model as they come out, how many years can I do that for $699 before I catch up to someone who bought a hardside for $2k to $5k, especially if you include the cost of their liner every 5yrs or so as well.

Basically, as far as I can see, for a cost/season value ratio, this pool is one of the best values on the market. I shopped and researched quite a bit before settling on this one and have been very happy with my results.

I also forgot to mention, I am 20 miles from the Gulf Coast so I expect I got a 50/50 chance of a hurricane wrecking it every few years too. Although, it will seriously piss me off if it happens the first season!