I was concerned about setting the fixed pier at the right level to be close enough to the water (didn't want a 3 to 4 foot drop to the water or water over the top of the pier). The cost of 6x6s that are rated for water contact are very expensive and didn't want to go with ones rated for ground contact. Also I have way too much on my plate right now and this took a 2 day job off of it.
A floating pier is always the same distance off of the water and I can add it at anytime and I don't have to buy it this year.
Now with all of this said once the pond is finished (haven't started yet) I may change my mind back but I doubt it.
