INTEX Inflatable Pool Float: Pool Toy for Kids

For context here, I am an "inflatable furry", which means I am a furry who has a special affinity for inflatable toys. If you don't know what that means, feel free to look it up on YouTube as there is a super informative and wholesome doc about it there. However, this isn't what the review is about so I will move on.Anyways as the review date indicates, I have bought this in February so I haven't had the chance to test riding the toy in a pool yet as intended, however so far I just adore this cute little whale. The blue transparent vinyl is just absolutely beautiful in light, and is pretty soft for most current consumer toy standards*. I will note that these are a little smaller than what they appear to be in photos, so if you're an adult of a larger build and wish to ride the toy in or out of the water, keep this in mind and go with the regular "OG" orca whale instead as it is much bigger and perfect for just about any adult who wants a midsize ride on. However, the Lil Whale is a great size for cuddling and those of us with smaller builds like myself can still ride the toy just fine either in or out of water if that is something you wish to be able to do.My only suggestion for Intex regarding improvement would be to make the right pectorial and tail fins a separate air chamber for both added durability and the ability to not inflate the entire toy for cleaning or "impromptu cuddling in small space" purposes if you wish, plus randomly having the left pectorial fin be a seperate air chamber whereas the other isn't just makes no sense to me. Otherwise for the price, this is a solid inflatable and a must have if you collect them!*It's certainly not Inflatable World quality softness wise but for a consumer grade toy, it isn't bad at all. I also will recommend the Poolmaster hippopotamus that's also featured in the review photo as a great must-have consumer ride on for our community as while it is a bit more expensive, it is decently large, has quite soft vinyl yet a durable build and has that signature smell when first opened; which is the only thing about the Lil Whale I was slightly disappointed about as mine hardly had a smell at all when first unboxed and the faint smell it did have was that new smell a lot of Intex and Bestway toys have now instead of the sweet classic smell of the old stuff (iykyk).

I'm always sketched out with buying floaties online but this one is great quality! It floats very well and I love that it has handles for my child to hang on to. Its pretty big so its hard to store when inflated but obviously deflated its super easy to fold and put away. The color is a deep and vibrant green and hasn't had any fading.

I just checked and we have had this float since 2020. The children absolutely love it! And it is the only one that has lasted this long. Thank you for such a fun and durable product.

Loses air faster than we’d like but good size

Inflatable has survived 2 Arizona summers, multiple pool parties, kids sliding down on it on a waterslide. By far the most durable inflatable we’ve had!

It will be 3 years since I’ve ordered this. And it’s still good as new. It’s left outside all year round. Highly recommend

I bought 2 different ones. We blew them up & they were a huge hit! I’m hoping they will last.

Bought this for my nephew and he loved it. Held up well to him jumping on it and it was great that the squirt gun never runs out of water since the feeder hose runs through the float into the pool. Highly recommend!