Confer Plastics Curve CCX-AG Drop in Above Ground Pool Step with Grey Treads - Base Step with Add-On

Update 6/2019: Still have them, still going strong. Copying some resourceful reviewers on here, I've removed all the sand, let them fill with pool water, slid a 1.5" diameter PVC pipe under the main stairs between 2 holes in the sides (my unit is the older one before the holes were filled in), hung 2 3-gallon buckets (with lids of course) full of sand from it and attached the plastic arms to the deck. They are firmly in place. We did not hang the buckets of sand until after the stairs were in the pool as this made it easier to get them into the pool & jostle around to fill with water. Make sure you let them fill with water - air is your nemesis here! For end of season removal, just remove the buckets of sand, drain as much water as possible, have one average person in the pool and one on the deck and work together to lift them out. How do I know? Tried it. 2 of us were able to easily remove them by removing the buckets of sand, lifting and tilting them (while we were both in the pool) to let some water drain until we felt they were light enough. Then one of us got out of the pool, the person in the pool lifts & tilts the stairs while the person on the deck steadies and lifts. This is much, much easier than when they were filled with sand - obviously. Will post photos when I remove them from the pool this year, but look through the reviews, there are photos from others showing this method. I highly recommend these stairs still. Update: Removing these from the pool is definitely a 2-3 person job. I was able to do it with myself plus one, but it was not easy. Consider that in planning at closing time. Product idea: some sort of folding lift system to assist in getting these out, I may try to devise something. Still highly recommend these, we have gotten lots of positive remarks from people who have seen and used them in our pool. We have been using this for just about a full season now. Absolutely love it, much, much better than a plain old ladder. Buying it here was by far the best price. Not hard to put together, pouring the sand in was a bit tedious but after putting it into the pool I can see why so much is needed. Its still fairly buoyant even with all that wet sand. Use of the plastic arms to attach it to the deck (as per the directions) made it quite sturdy and not easily movable. Others have modified this to hold sandbags or cinder blocks instead of filling it with sand, I think I'll find out why when I attempt to haul these suckers out of the pool for winter. I'll be tackling that task within the next 2 weeks. 80lbs of wet sand, pool is 52" tall.....going to call a buddy over, split a 6 pack and then try to haul it out without damaging the side of the pool.

Easy to put together. You will need a rubber mallet for assembly. The ladder is large and we needed 3 people to install into the pool. (2 lowering ,1 to keep stairs down in the water) We did not fill sides with sand but water when we put it in the pool and added 3 -3 inch by 22 inch weights filled with cement attaching with zip ties to the bottom to keep it from floating up. After anchoring to deck the ladder remains in place. My husband is a big guy 300 lbs and they hold his weight. The handles are sturdy enough to hold on to, and great safety for entering and exiting the pool. These step are a huge upgrade and wish we had boughten them years ago.

When they say use soap to make assembly easier, they’re not kidding (that new spray-on Dawn is the bomb)!! Other than that (and a few judicious taps with a rubber mallet), assembly is a breeze. When putting them in the pool, we noticed that they were designed for the pool deck being higher than the pool edge. Not the case with our setup. So, I shimmed them up with 4x4s. Problem solved. But — the important thing — they are very stable in the water, and with two rails (as opposed to the one with our old steps) my wife has no trouble getting in and out of the pool on her own. A great value all around, that will serve our family well for years. Downside: Now I’m kicking myself for not doing this years ago!! Great job, guys/gals!!!!

Product was well designed and easy to put together (my 15 year old put it together). Instructions were well written and easy to follow. There are 4 pads that act as feet to keep from scratching the liner in the bottom - these were a little tricky to install. I even attached (4) 6"x6"x½" pads (cut from an old yoga mat) with industrial Velcro tape to give it a softer cushion on the liner (I've repaired several holes in my longer and know how easy they are to cut). I used more sand than the instructions called for simply because our old steps had a tendency to move... But you would probably be safe following the directions. Play sand works well just make sure it's dry so it will flow easily. I used a medium sized funnel with no issues as the holes were large enough for a good sized funnel. However, the caps seemed a little inadequate but once the steps are installed, they stay in place fine. The instructions were a little unclear on whether the steps were actually screwed down with the supplied stainless steel screws (good quality screws). I ended up only screwing the top step at the 4 apparent locations. Each step had 4 indentations that appeared to be for screw points but with the quality and fit of the interlocking pieces, I did not see any benefit nor extra strength in doing so. I built our deck to be even with the highest point of the pool sides, so attaching the steps to the deck was simple. If your pool sides are higher than your deck, you will need to add a block or step (even with or slightly above the pool sides) to attach the two arms. These are also attached with the supplied stainless steel screws. I used 4 or 5 in each arm to fasten to the desk floor. After a couple months of use, I'm extremely pleased with their performance, look, and durability.

These steps were so worth the money. The steps that came with our pool were a pain to put together and so unsafe. These steps were a breeze to put together and very sturdy. There’s a video you can watch or you can use the instruction book. We have an 18’ above ground pool that’s 52” tall. These fit perfect with the top step out of the water but still below the pool edge. We just left the caps off where the sand goes and let it fill with water. We also made weights for underneath and attached them with zip ties. We’re very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend.

I bought this for my dog, but tbh, I was eyeing it because it looks nicer than the stupid ladder. When I opened it, I took a picture on how to put it back in the box because it looks like lil tykes crap, but I loosely assembled it just to see. So it kinda grew on me, then I committed, put it together, added sand and threw it in the pool… for the dog… So… I LOVE THESE STAIRS! And so does the ol’ dog. Everything I didn’t like is submerged. Except the attachments for the deck, which I plan to paint. Krylon has successfully worked for under water plastics for me, so it should be absolutely fine. The railing looks way classier than the hoop ladder, the steps feel more comfortable for all. My agp is 16’x28’ and I don’t feel like it takes up any room at all, just assemble the steps differently, (concave). I don’t know why I waited? Haven’t decided if I’m gonna do the add on, because I like the way it looks better, but tbh, these are wider than I expected and working fine. The addition would be for my snobby ass wanting “wedding cake steps”. As for those concerned about adding the sand and not being able to handle it, I had no issues alone. It’s 40lbs of sand and once you throw it in the water it’s easily adjustable I just slid it in, it doesn’t immediately sink. $3 of play sand from HD. Also, from previous posts, if anchored properly, the handrails feel legit. May change after a bit of TX heat, so this could change, I’ll keep you posted, but I also could add screws. Side note, I ordered “grey” because it was cheaper and was prepared to paint them, but was sent the 2-tone “warm grey”, which I like way better and works with everything I have going on. I assume maybe they’re only manufacturing this now because it’s awesome and they only should. So I didn’t alert them about the mistake and will enjoy them, as is. I think these look great and if you’re a dog owner, I think these are brilliant. I have a fat, 10 yr old, dog, who has hip issues and needs to lose weight, in TX! This the way. The top step is above the water so she can see her way out without panic as swimming is new to her, but you can teach old dog new tricks and I am thankful for these stairs to help her and me in our adventures. I also really enjoyed the enclosed history of this Company. Even if you don’t purchase these awesome stairs, look up the Great American who started this company and his family continuing it. It’s also fun to learn how businesses start and where they end up. Happy Memorial Day, Ray Confer and family! Thank you for making ours more comfortable. We will remember you everyday!

This thing’s so sturdy it’s a beast! We have bad knees, so using ladders is out of the question. These steps feel safe, are the perfect size for our 16’ pool, and we love that the steps can curve inward to match the curvature of the pool or outward if you prefer. The instructions state to fill it with sand to weigh it down, but it makes it extremely difficult to remove off-season. Most folks hang weights from them to keep them from floating (we did). These are well worth the price!

These look great, comfortable to use, very sturdy. - feet are a nightmare to get on - takes two to assemble so someone can support while someone else wacks with a mallet - filling with sand was miserable, but it worked great, used about 1 cu ft of sand - my pool depth is 48 inches, the 4th step aligns exactly to the pool edge - colors are definitely lighter than advertising, but it was fine for me - instructions were easy to follow - if you're buying a mat for under the stairs, 36in x 36in is what I have pictured. You might be able to go a bit smaller but unlikely to find exactly the right size. - tip: take your time getting the stairs filled with sand and water, they will float if not done with some patience Only complaint: I was unable to use the deck securing brackets, the design of the handle poles become triangle shaped toward the bottom, preventing the securing brackets from being able to slide all the way down the hole. I could lower the handles (theres another slot) and brackets enough to be used, but I tried it and the handle height was awkwardly short. I do feel like these should have been designed better so that you can lower the bracket enough to be level with the top step.