Anyone had this slide for longer than 2 years? How has it held up? I have seen uncomplimentary comments regarding the construction.
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Well, some of the screw holes don't line up, so you had to drill extra holes, and we built a wooden support for the bottom, then we put it together without problems. We've had it for 2 years and 2 months now, it's holding up very well, very solid, none of the screws has gotten loose, and the color hasn't faded either (we're in very sunny CA). I'm not sure if there's another brand of similar slide out there that's better, but for the price we paid we're happy with it.
1361433
We have had it for about 2 years in the hot California desert sun and it has held up great. Construction is sturdy.
1963932
The slide is tight, but this is early in use. I don't know if it tends to loosen after more usage! So far all is working well. We get a strong response from the CO2. An exciting piece.
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We've had ours for about 2 years and it's holding up just fine. (We use it as a game table so its not used every day.)
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My son just turned 2 and he loves it! He's been using it for about 6 months or so and has done really well with it. He only recently started using the slide without our help
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Honestly, it is. My kids are 8, 5, and 3, and they spend the majority of their time in an all-out race: climb the "wall", slide the big slide, launch themselves across the jump area, fling themselves down the small slide, race around the outside to the "wall" again. They run in circles through the thing. The big slide is absolutely worth paying the extra money for it. My kids are rough on this, and it's been set up and down almost daily for months now with no issues whatsoever.
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I don't think this slide is made of heavy enough material. We clear all debris from underneath, so things won't tear through it. If you try it, let us know how it goes and the type of sled you used.
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I went to the Intex website, they say that this slide has been upgraded to 20 guage.. Hope this helps
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Yes it works great. My 13 year old son has it and it slides great. We have it about 6months and it is in good shape.
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I have been able to get it to slide a little, but the wheels and trucks are not meant for sliding and when you enter a slide it is very difficult to keep it going. I know that you want a board to slide with but you don't want to spend a lot of money, This board is mainly for Speed and Downhill and is on the cheap side. I recommend checking out originalskateboards dot com or loadedboards dot com for sliding boards. There are some top of the line boards on those sites for under 200. Pintail Longboards Complete on Orginalskateboards go for $139 - $149 they also have a Manhatten 27 for $130 Which is also complete with trucks, Wheels etc. I skate Original all the way, but Loaded is good too. Hope this helps! I have been able to get it to slide a little, but the wheels and trucks are not meant for sliding and when you enter a slide it is very difficult to keep it going. I know that you want a board to slide with but you don't want to spend a lot of money, This board is mainly for Speed and Downhill and is on the cheap side. I recommend checking out originalskateboards dot com or loadedboards dot com for sliding boards. There are some top of the line boards on those sites for under 200. Pintail Longboards Complete on Orginalskateboards go for $139 - $149 they also have a Manhatten 27 for $130... » Read More I have been able to get it to slide a little, but the wheels and trucks are not meant for sliding and when you enter a slide it is very difficult to keep it going. I know that you want a board to slide with but you don't want to spend a lot of money, This board is mainly for Speed and Downhill and is on the cheap side. I recommend checking out originalskateboards dot com or loadedboards dot com for sliding boards. There are some top of the line boards on those sites for under 200. Pintail Longboards Complete on Orginalskateboards go for $139 - $149 they also have a Manhatten 27 for $130 Which is also complete with trucks, Wheels etc. I skate Original all the way, but Loaded is good too. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I am so glad I saw your question as I have the same issue. I could only use the slide if it will empty to the right. Have you found out if a right side one is available or if this one can be modified? Thanks
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Mine is very durable but not made for rapids in my mind. Two years old and no problems at all.
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I used it outside w/ Rocco during post surgery ... about 2 months ... it rained and all. I did cover it with a towel to keep wind leaves off it so the slide portion stayed smooth.
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Sorry - I don't know how to fix this. Mine is not bent but rarely will flip up and lock the slide back - are you sure it's not just flipped up? It's easy to do when you are pulling the slide back because it takes so much force to pull it back. Sorry I can't be more help!
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You have to make sure everything is level. Once all the slides are in correct there should not be a problem. Had mine out during the holidays with all 10 Grandkids around. They all loved it, I had the same problem a few times but found out doing the assembly the right way works wonders. Mine still works great !!
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Our 4 year old likes it, but he doesn't get much "slide" out of it. What he enjoys the most is sliding down onto a water slide so he can keep going. But now that it's winter, he won't use it and I expect he'll be too big next year. I would recommend a 6ft slide.
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We do not have that problem. We've been using it on our wood floor for 1 1/2 years now. My grandson is 28 months already. We put his slides, tables/chairs, and toys on it.
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maybe the slide is not going back far enough. It really takes a lot of muscle to get it all the way back. We finally gave up on it and gave it to our son, who is stronger than either my husband or I. Unfortunately we diddled around with it until it was too late to return it.