We are in the process of building our pool. We live in Florida and have long needle pines close by. I have been researching automatic pool cleaners and keep waffling between the pressure type or the robotic. The most important thing for me would be something that can help keep ahead of the pine needles. We have to decide before the plans for the pool are finalized since some of the pressure types require built ins. Comments from others with long needle pine experience is very welcome.