To suggest that other brands can hold "Bubbles" is simply not true. ASTM standards don't include her.
I try my best to recommend products from companies that that are as straight forward as I am. Loop-Loc is one of those companies. I have worked with other cover manufacturers. Loop-Loc is who I am most comfortable with.
The safety cover market is highly competative but not all covers are made the same. You get what you pay for, and it's not just the cover that counts, the installer has a lot to do with it, especially if the installer measured the pool too.
When I refer to a "Baby Elephant" as stated in prior posts...I'm referring to weight in general....it could be a widget or it can be 20 first graders, point is, the weight of a baby elephant..."Bubbles" or not...... is not impressive in terms of a mesh safety cover. I've had pick up trucks, horses, golf carts and most importantly children avoid drowning due to a Meyco cover. Thankfully, "Bubbles" did too! I'll be happy to pass that on to my customers with pet elephants. For what it's worth, you do get what you pay for! I wonder how much it cost Loop Loc for that marketing ploy?... (most expensive safety cover on the market BTW). Oh and ASTM standards include gross weight calculations...so if gravity applies to elephants I'd say "Bubbles'" weight is covered...no pun intended.
However in real-life applications I couldn't agree with you more regarding installation! You are spot on!