INTEX Deluxe Pool Ladder with Removable Steps for 36-Inch and 42-Inch Wall Height Above Ground Pools

I bought this ladder to replace the original ladder that came with the pool. After 2 years, the original was bending at the base and broke. Putting the ladder together was a breeze. It's much sturdier than the original as well. The deck and detachable ladder make this a must have! I'd like to make one note though. I bought this ladder because they said in numerous reviews that it would fit on a 48" pool even though it's listed as 36"-42". When placing this on a level surface meaning the ground on the inside of the pool is at the same level as the outside of the pool, it does not fit on my 48" pool, the deck sits flush on the top of the pool and the ladder will only touch on one side, the inside or the outside of the pool. It's only about an inch off though so it's really close. It's not a problem for me because the ground on one side of my pool is higher than the ground on the other. I had to level the ground so I dug out a circle with about 6 inches of extra clearance all the way around, so the pool sits lower in the ground on one end than it does on the other. Placing the ladder on that end it fits perfectly, although the deck is at a slight angle inward toward the pool due to the outside sitting higher than the inside. Saved $60 from buying the 48-52 inch version so maybe it'll work for you too.

I'm about 3 days into the whole Intex world and gotta say... these guys have it down! Their polls are easy to assemble and the ladder was pretty easy. The instructions aren't as bad as Ikea instructions but not as great as some higher end products I've used. The instruction book is small and as I get older it's harder for me to see small print/pictures. BUT it's easy to install. You almost need no tools (you will need a screw driver and a driver set or plyers to hold the nut). Just easy. For us, it's a bit tall as we have the 10' x 30" Intex Prism, but we wanted a ladder we could "grow" into. As we plan to upgrade to a larger pool next year (we got bit by the Intex bug!). Just a great ladder. I like how it lets you remove the outter stairs and store them. This way I don't have to keep removing the ladder. We put a mat down inside to help protect the liner of course. But hopefully this lasts. We'll get used to climbing so high to get over a 30" wall, but it is what it is. We knew that going in and it's fine.

We have a 30" pool for a 4-year-old. The ladder is a little overkill for this pool, but we hope to get deeper pools as he grows. It looks like it will be a while (if ever) before we outgrow it. I love the safety feature which allows you to remove the outside ladder to make it more difficult for a child to access the pool. It's not something to rely on (4-year-olds are wily creatures), but it helps. The instructions were a bit vague, the pictures are tiny, so we had a number of starts, take apart moments, and redoes. In the end, the video on this page and the pictures really helped us put together the beast. Our 4-year-old is 42" tall and can get in and out fairly easily. A smaller child would find it challenging.

Just what we needed for our pool. Which is a 14 x 17 ft above water vynyl intex pool

I read all the reviews I could find for this ladder. The one that came with my pool was rusting badly and they're not great quality, so I figured this had to be an improvement. Wrong! It was pretty easy to put together except the platform (I had a hard time pushing the poles through the holes so my son in law had to come over and gorilla them). I have a 42" pool and this could be a bit shorter. The steps are a bit wider and the ladder felt more sturdy overall - at least while testing it in the living room. Maiden voyage - got to the top and because the handles are so high I HAD to step on the platform and stand up straighter than I felt comfortable with - just to get through. The platform area between handles is too narrow and the platform is too deep to step over onto the first step in the pool. The ladder was wobbling (even though it's on firm ground) so the stability and ease I'd hoped just for wasn't there. Update: Had a much lighter friend use the ladder this week. She's in great shape so figured she'd do fine, but she also felt unsafe at the top of the ladder. Wish I'd kept my rusty, cheesy one that came with the pool! UPDATE: It hasn't even been a year and it's got some major rust. I mean chunks falling off. I have ordered the original ladder that comes with all pools and would NEVER recommend this one to anyone.

The ladder is well constructed but there are a number of safety issues that need to be addressed. #1. The unit wobbles the closer to the top you get. The legs need to be spread out further for greater stability especially for adults. #2. The actual steps are a bit narrow for adults and hurts their feet standing on them. They need to be wider to support the weight. #3. It is very difficult to turn around at the top of the ladder and place your feet on the top step on the opposite side. The steepness of the steps makes accessing the opposite step almost impossible especially when it wobbles. #4. A platform connecting the 2 top steps may help but stability is still a big issue. #5. We quit using the ladder after one use due the 4 issues listed above.

I bought this ladder for a Funsicle 15’ x 36” pool and it’s exactly what I needed. It was easy to assemble and even comes with extra hardware. I really like the removable steps. It’s a GREAT safety feature especially if you have a pool in a yard without a secure fence or have small children. I do have a secure tall fence, but I still feel better being able to remove the steps so easily when I’m not using the pool.

Great product. Happy customer.

Just what I needed. Very sturdy. Even the kids in neighbourhood like coming over to use the pool, going up and the ladder with no trouble and it is safe.

Echelle de bonne qualité facile a monter L’echelle se module pour ne pas avoir accès a la piscine (photo jointes) pour le prix 39 euros très correct. Une petite plate forme en haut de l’échelle aurait été appréciable. Mais sinon rien a redire après plus d’une semaine d’utilisation.

easy to assemble but needs a board across the top steps so little children don't slip through the gap

Cette échelle est très bien conçue et permet d'accéder a ma piscine d'une manière sécurisée pour des personnes âgées. Cette échelle outre sa stabilité me permet de condamner l'accès à la piscine en relevant les marches d'acces avant. Très astucieux comme conception.