This thing is awesome. We have a rather large pool and love the floaties, but man oh man, with three kids and their friends jumping and playing on them, they never seem to make it through the season. Not to mention, since we don't have a place to store them, they end up getting weathered badly as well. Then there is the wind that pulls everything to the far corner of the deep end. The floaties are tons of fun, but are embued with these inevitable outcomes. This dock should give all the benefit and glee without any of the cons. It is extremely sturdy and has a relatively low profile, which means the pool cover can go right over it, which will protect it. Because of the anchor points on the ends, we can connect it to the rings meant for the shallow/deep rope separator. Perfect way to keep it centered mid-pool, right where you want it, and also serves as a great divider between both ends of the pool. It is sturdy enough that you can jump off of it without it flipping out from under you, and multiple kids can crowd on at the same time. The rope ladder and handles add great flexibility, but I am a bit worried they won't hold up. Because of the easy deflate and carry case, we'll likely bring this with us when we go camping in Tahoe and other places. In that scenario, we will have to figure out a way to anchor it to shore or the bottom, as no anchor is included. We'll cross that bridge when we get there, but for now, it's time to see who is the king or queen of the mountain. Enjoy, y'all!