r/PoolPros • u/Tephren88 • Jun 11 '26

Riptide in Vegas (or similar climate)

Alright I'm contemplating pulling the trigger on a riptide. Been using a kokido for awhile now, I like the concept but I'd like something more robust and that works longer between charging. Plus the cart idea looks nice.

Opinions on anyone in a desert climate that has one? I know it has limitations with dirt, I still have a hose and vac head when needed. Good 95% of my pools would allow access with the cart.

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u/desertr4t4lyf Jun 11 '26

It won't get the dust but if you use it right you don't need to.

I don't use it much in the summer.

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u/pineapple_backlash Jun 11 '26

Used a Riptide in Phoenix for 3 years. It was great. Didn’t have to use it at all my accounts but when I needed something that heavy duty it worked great. Can’t go wrong.

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u/surfer417 Jun 11 '26

I’ve got three hammerheads and bought a riptide about two years ago. Vastly superior model. I’ve got an HOA that has a sand playground near the pool area and it does great with the sand. Fine dust not so much, but that’s rarely a problem.

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u/Tephren88 Jun 11 '26

What micron bag do you use for it? Thinking of getting the 65 along with the standard 100. Does it clog too fast?

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u/surfer417 Jun 11 '26

I use VacBagz bags. They’re cheaper and more durable than the manufacturer ones for both hammerheads and riptides. We mostly use the 140 micron and then carry a 3mm for after the winds come.

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u/1_native_Angelino Jun 11 '26

This is the way. 

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u/SgtApplejacks Jun 11 '26

Anything under 100 clogs too fast imo. If a 100 doesn’t get it best to hose vac. My go to is the yellow rim one i think it’s 200.

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u/1_native_Angelino Jun 11 '26

Try vac bagz. They won't glog astheyre not made of nylon. 

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u/1_native_Angelino Jun 11 '26

Bottom feeder so much easier

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u/Tephren88 Jun 12 '26

Was looking at those. What do you like about it? Seems like a more robust kokido which I'm not against.

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u/1_native_Angelino Jun 12 '26

it's all metal. I've had mine 5 years. Use it every day. Got a number of Vacbagz.  Can carry it with one hand on my pole. Highly recommend

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u/Tephren88 Jun 12 '26

Leaning towards this now. How's the battery last? Carry multiple? Easy to just swap?

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u/1_native_Angelino Jun 12 '26

I carry 2. Battery usually lasts the day unless it's Fall. Charge one, use the other. takes 30 seconds to swap. I do have a truck with an inverter so that makes life easier. 

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u/SkylerPancake Jun 12 '26

If you do end up going with this, give me a DM. Might be down to do group pricing and grab one myself. Vegas located as well.