Blue Wave Neptune A-Frame Entry System for Above Ground Pools - White

Well I hesitated buying this due to some bad reviews but I'm really glad I went with it. It is actually very sturdy, locks automatically when the door shuts and instructions were easy to follow. I'm not really sure why other people had such issues with it. It's really solid now that it's all together. The stairs don't give, the door opens more than 6 inches (lol not sure why someone left a review saying theirs only opens 6"... operator error I guess) and it doesn't shift around in the pool. We dont currently have it weighted down either. I will say that I could not have put this together, physically. I mean I'm sure I would have figured out a way had I not had my husband but it would have been difficult. Some things did take a little bit of muscle. I have a 1 and 3 yr old. They are able to climb in and out perfectly, can't reach the lock and love they have a little place to "perch" when they want to sit and watch. Thank you Blue Wave for the added security.

So glad for the people who stepped up and defended this product! I am pushing 70 and the old ladder into my 48' x 18' round intex pool I put up every summer for me, my grandson and my cousin is getting a little harder every summer! Decided we needed something a little easier for the 2 older kids! :-) I put it together mostly by myself, a little muscle from my neighbor when putting the steps in and help lifting it in the pool. I did not fill it with gravel as I need to take it out every fall. Instead I stole a few hack ideas from others I filled two jugs with pea gravel and tied them to the pool side and set them behind the steps and I also drilled a small extra hole and zipped tied the platform at the top to the pool. PERFECT nice and steady I am overweight and it it is perfect! My grandson is very autistic and hates change but this was one change he really welcomed.. I haven't put the gate on yet but will when it cools down tonight.

My pool came with a deck mount ladder. We have not extended our deck toward the pool so needed an "A" frame ladder. Ideally stairs would be the best but trying to save a few dollars, and swimable area, I purchased this ladder. After much research, 2 seasons, I thought this ladder would offer great stability and security both for my little ones who constantly jump off the steps into the pool as well as for their large daddy. I especially liked the lockable door. Well I'm probably not going to even open the box and return it right away. My local pool store happened to have it on display today, albeit for over $500, and I was truly disappointed. The hand rails offer no security whatsoever. They are screwed onto the steps through three THIN and VERY BENDABLE pieces of plastic. The handrails on top of the ladder at the platform are very wobbly. Scary concept for active children leaning on or adults needing any support while turning on the platform. It was shockingly flimsy. The traction is just a few raised lines of resin on each step and platform. Also the width verses angle of stairs makes it feel like a steep climb. I agree with the reviewer who stated the door will close should there be a breeze. It is designed to self close. A great idea, but practical, NOT. The door doesn't open wide enough to allow full use of the stairs and its kind of in the way. I asked about where one would put rocks to weight the ladder, but the newer ones are water weighted as per the salesman. Overall, I would rate this 2 stars and that is just for the concept, not the craftmanship. Update: I kept it. Installed it yesterday. Its very stable in the pool but definitely add at least 50 pounds of rock. I used mini marble chips washed well. I also widened the pre drilled water holes slightly with drill bit. Adding rocks was the most time consuming of the assembly. Hint, I cut bottom of a milk container to make funnel. Then jiggled ladder to help them pour better. Worked perfectly. I haven't changed my mind about the upper handrails at the platform and the design of the gate, but the width was fine for my large husband to use. Upped raiting to 3 stars. Update. We ended up having this pool ladder for many years. We eventually moved, disassembled the pool and sold it, ladder included. It held up for many years, solid and still looked good. When i closed pool, i removed ladder and drained it, but was still stored outside. I did have to make sure screws were tight 1-2 times each summer. As for the safety door, I ended up rigging it at the hinges with HD tie wraps, instead of the manufacturer's hinges, so it would open fully. I just locked it with a chain and lock until I knew the kids wouldn't swim if unattended. It remained steep to climb out and a couple times we slipped down. Live and learn. The design allowed maximum use of swim area which was important to me. I power washed it every pool opening and It held up for many years.

The price of these steps are not worth the headache. The details about the ladder online make it seem sturdy and can hold up to 300lbs. That doesn't seem to be the case. It is not a durable hard plastic. The steps bend in when you use the ladder and it's usually kids that use it. There is nobody in our house that is 300lbs pounds, when we read it we thought it would be a durable and heavy ladder for adults and other visitors. As soon as the kids started using the ladder it moves in the water and the steps bend. As a parent I don't find it to be safe. I was very disappointed in the ladder. It also required a lot of difficult assembly. I give it 1 star because it functions.

If you can by some mirical manage to assemble it. It gets you in and out much better the junk ladder's that typically come with above ground pools. The directions are diplorable. Very easy to mess up. The lock mechanism is a joke because the product is so flimsy. The gate is in the way when you enter and exit. I find a rubber bungee cord helps. Frankly; I hate it. It's a waste of money and from useing several similar products in the past, you will be lucky to get just a 2-4 years out of it. To bend the steps as direct takes super human strength. A gorilla would help. The railings are so poorly designed it's embarrassing. They are incredibly flimsy. There is nothing good I can say. I filled the in the water side steps as directed and they still float. Even when completely full. Making the steps even more unstable. It's expensive junk! However; if your very, very careful, you can somehow manage to get in and out of the pool without killing yourself. Only 2 other options, the actual plastic stairs but they doubled in price to over $1,200. Or build your own out of wood. Then price of wood these days, you can see why I bought this thing. If you buy it, good luck, you will need it. Bottom line for many people especially older folks it may be the only option if you want to enjoy your pool. I hate them but it does get me swimming if I don't wind up in the hospital.

This ladder is just what I needed! I was concerned due to some of the reviews, but I'm very satisfied with this. Putting it together wasn't that complicated, you just had to follow the instructions. If you step on the textured part of the steps, it feels sturdy enough. If you step in the middle which isn't textured, it feels like it gives a little, but that's not the proper way to use these, especially if you have wet feet, the texture is there for a reason. Getting out of the pool and managing the gate at the same time isn't all that easy, but it's worth it to me for it's safety features. I like the way the gate stays closed and there's a way to place a lock on the latch. It won't hold up to someone determined to break it open, but since my main concern is keeping out unsupervised youngsters and pets, I feel comfortable with that safety feature. You will need to add sand or gravel as instructed, it definitely helps with the stability. I'm very happy with these stairs!

I don't normally write reviews but felt the need to come and defend this product. I purchased this product knowing that there were some bad reviews. I figured I would find a way to make it work. That aspect was not necessary. If you follow the included directions (which are admittedly lengthy) this ladder ends up being stable and safe for people of all ages. When put together correctly I will go so far as to say it is IMPOSSIBLE for the steps to be "flimsy". It is very sturdy construction and yes, it is hollow. It makes it so you can fill the in-pool side with gravel and the remainder fills with water. MUCH easier to put together with an extra pair of hands, but we took the time to do it right and are very happy with our purchase.

Extremely poorly designed and extremely poorly manufactured. The steps need to be folded in order to be inserted into the risers. This is a very time consume process. They are very difficult to bend and keep in the proper shape. The tabs on the tread-risers do not align well with the stringers requiring one to use a rubber mallet and "firmly" get them seated properly into the matching whole while trying to keep the tread-riser bent. Very poor design. Furthermore where the handrails come together with two 1 inch bolts with a washer on each end and a nut do not line up properly to allow for a secure connection. They do not go in straight. Not much screw left over for a nut and washer. Also, I am not sure the description says this but you must also add 10-15 pounds of clean gravel into both the left & right stringer on the side that will go into the pool to provide more weight for the purpose of stability. Be aware that if you plan to move the ladder to a different location you will have an extra 20-30 pounds to lift up on the inside. So make sure you won't be moving it for a while. My wife seems to think that the poor design and poor alignment makes the ladder stronger. If the manufacturer had wanted it stronger they would have done it differently at least that is my belief. She does not agree with my 1 star rating. Therefore in deference to her I give 2 stars. BE SURE TO READ ALL THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASING TO MAKE SURE YOU WANT TO GO THROUGH THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. My wife and I are in our early 60's so I recommend you may want to find someone younger to assist.

Très utile. Bien faite.

I like the fact its non slip stairs. I also like the fact the stairs do not hurt your feet like most Ladders. Very easy to install.

Had a little trouble weighing it down in the pool but is working now.

Bonne qualité, s’adapte très bien à ma piscine

Guide d'installation plusnou moins clair mais une fois montée WOW!