Above Ground Pool Ladders and Steps

How to Find the Best Above Ground Pool Ladder or Step for My Pool

Getting into and out of your pool is safely is not only important for the safety of your swimmers, but also important to lengthening the life of your pool frame and its liner. Here are a few things to consider when selecting your above ground pool step or ladder.

Type - Step or Ladder

When picking a new pool entry system, you’ll needed to determine from where will you be entering the pool. Will you be entering from the ground or from a deck platform? This will determine is you need A-frame ladder, ones-sided ladder or a step.

• A-Frame Ladder - for entry and exit of the pool
• Ladder (One-Sided) - best for entry and exit onto a deck platform in or out of the pool.
• Step - ideal for entry and exit from the poolside

Wall Height

Measure the distance between the pool’s bottom rim to the top of the top rail. Most pool ladder is designed for pool walls between 48in to 52 in. if your pool wall height is 54-inches you’ll want to make sure you find a ladder that specifically lists it’s compatible.

Color 

Purely an aesthetics choice; choose which ever colors fits style. Pool ladders and steps aren’t know for their palette of colors; w hope you enjoy beige, gray, or white.

Weight Capacity

When selecting a pool or step, be mindful of the swimmers who will be using it. Mst pool steps and ladders have a weight capacity of 250 pounds, with some stretching up to 300 pounds. If you expect swimmers that exceed that weight limit, we suggest using a heavy-duty model.

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