We bought an iFloats with iSki three years ago from iFloatsMN.com and it has held up great. Our family picked this float as it was the only one that could be towed. This proved to me that it had the highest strength compared to all the other floats sold. Last year they came out with Red,White and Blue float. We got the blue and pink pad. iFloats are made in USA. Many of the floats sold in big box stores are made in China. I would suggest asking many questions before buying a float as there is a lot of junk on the market.