Bestway Steel Pro MAX 16' x 10' x 42" Oval Above Ground Swimming Pool Set

Set up is complicated. We added cardboard over our grass and a 20x12 liner under the pool to protect it from anything poking through. There is a picture to not place the supports directly on grass and to use paving stones. It is easy to miss if you don't read the entire setup instructions beforehand. This version needed 14 stones. Luckily we had extra stones on hand. The box says 30min team set up. Took us a little over an hour. My husband had to set it up mostly on his home since i am not allowed to lift anything over ten pounds but i directed our kids on how to help. The plastic ladder steps seem a little flimsy dnt think it will survive till next summer in the Texas heat. We have it in the shade so I'm hoping that will help extend the life. The pump is also pretty small for the size of the pool and the amount of water it needs. The input and output holes are high on the sides so you can not underfill it. Setting up the pool cover is also a team effort. I wish I had a view window on the side since sides are so high. But even with the complicated set up the kids are having a blast which is the whole point.

This review is for above ground pool set. It came in all in one box and packaged very well so no damages! We measured out the area in the yard where the pool will go and it’s quite big! So it can definitely fit multiple people!This product was gifted to me by Influenster in exchange for my honest opinion

*I received this product complimentary from Spreetail/Bestway and Influenster for my honest review*I was absolutely thrilled to be getting an outdoor pool but once we got it it’s been a bit of a struggle. The pool cover was the part that made it that way. The instructions weren’t super clear and as of right now the cover is held secure with plastic vice clamps the cover barely fits - and it’s apparently a really common thing. We looked up youtube videos on how to put it on and every one of them complained about it - there's only two strings on either side and a drawstring on each end - and the strings come out really easily. We ended up using snake wire to get it completely up. It looks like it should hold in place but I’m a little worried that once we begin to fill it up it’s going to come completely undone. I’ll update as soon as we’re able to fill it (weather permitting!)

I was so excited to get a chance to receive this. We haven’t had enough good weather to use it yet but know we will spend a lot of time in it this summer. Very happy that it is easy to put up and take down in the winter came with a filtration system and cover and seems to be very easy maintenance!! Thanks Influenster!!

my family loves our Bestway Power Steel 16' x 10' c 42 Rectangular Above Ground Pool Set . this pool set is of good quality and the materials are durable for family fun . our pool is our new happy place .