A rather peculiar looking pool toy

[loonerdude44]

I found a strange looking whale ride-on from Swimline on Amazon. Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...O18ZYGJY&psc=1

Here's a photo from the page:



Thoughts? Should I buy one? I've never seen anything like it, so I'm quite tempted.

[Bubble Boy :-P]

I quite like it Though i would be worried about the size...how big is it? do you think it can take a decent load?

[loonerdude44]

I quite like it Though i would be worried about the size...how big is it? do you think it can take a decent load?

Well the title says it's 72in, but the description of the toy says it's 60in. Nothing too huge.

[Bubble Boy :-P]

I just saw the link....strange how the description isn't consistent
But I definitely like the colour, for sure
A cool inflatable nonetheless

[loonerdude44]

I just saw the link....strange how the description isn't consistent
But I definitely like the colour, for sure
A cool inflatable nonetheless

Well, Swimline products are *usually* good, from what I've heard. I know for sure that I'll get some when I can. They might make good collectables, who knows what they'll go for 50 years down the line.

[Nopops4me]

Are you sure that they'll last 50years and you'll not be tempted to use them before with the inevitable burst. It's only a kid's float. Be careful Isn't that a child/minor in the picture?

[loonerdude44]

Are you sure that they'll last 50years and you'll not be tempted to use them before with the inevitable burst. It's only a kid's float. Be careful Isn't that a child/minor in the picture?

Who said I'm gonna ride it? They're just great to have around, not necessarily to ride. Sure, I might end up riding it a few times, but I know how to be careful. I have a whale right now (although not a transparent red one) that I haven't properly ridden yet, the weight limit is too low and I didn't it until after I bought the whale. Besides, if I do get one I can perform some surgery, reinforcing the toy from the inside with strips of vinyl and some adhesive if I really want to ride it without breaking it.

Trust me, I'm a religious non-popper, I would never even dream of destroying a perfectly good balloon or inflatable, so I'm super careful whenever I have one.