Banzai Sidewinder Falls 09 (Discontinued by manufacturer)

I bought this slide three years ago. I read all the reviews before purchasing it and was skeptical because many reviews complained that it was not durable and did not last very long. I took a chance and bought it anyway. We used it for three summers!!! The first summer many kids of all different sizes and weights enjoyed it . The second summer the only thing we noticed was it did not hold quite as much air but still did the jib. The third summer it still inflated but we could only let two kids at a time because it would start to deflate if to may went on , but my youngest daughter enjoyed it all summer . At the end of the summer we decided to discard of it because it just would not hold enough air. I do have to say that before and after each use i would carefully look at for any holes or leaks . If I saw one I repaired it quickly. I was very happy with my purchase !!!!

PURCHASED FOR MY 5 YEAR OLD GRANDSON AND IT IS RATED FOR 400 LBS BUT TWO SMALL KIDS HIS AGE WILL CAUSE IT TO BE FLIMSY. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE STRENGTH OF IT FOR THE PRICE I PAID...REALLY DOES NOT SEEM TOO ENFORCED. NO WAY WILL IT GO BACK IN THE LITTLE TOTE BAG THEY SEND TO STORE IT IN. SO FAR THE KIDS ARE REALLY ENJOYING IT...KEEP FINGERS CROSSED IT LAST THROUGH OUT THE SUMMER..THEY ONLY COME ON WEEKENDS TO PLAY ON IT SO NOT THAT MUCH USE IS ON IT. IF ANYONE HAS STORING SUGGESTIONS PLEASE LET ME KNOW...THE LITTLE RED BAG WONT WORK!! FOR THE PRICE IT SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST HAD A BAG YOU COULD STORE IT IN.

Bought this June of 09 . It was soooo much fun that summer .we used it several times.I went to get it out last week for my daughter's birthday party to find a big rip in the seam of the slide.It would not hold her.It was not that way when we put it away the summer prior .I am so disappointed it didn't last more than one summer. I had to run out and buy another slide since in 6 hours I was having a bunch of kids who thought they were coming to a water slide party!!!! If anyone has the key to this lasting longer than 1 summer let me know.I bought this through amazon.com

I searched the web for days and decided on this water slide. My husband and I wanted to rent a slide for all of our friends' kids to play on in the yard at our BBQ's. It was much more worth spending a tad extra to own one for future events. At least 10 kids (ages 2-35years) played on it "hard" for 5 hours, and there wasn't a single problem. I would however just mention that it doesn't do it's best with people over 225. If you're big, just make sure no other kids are on it, and take it a bit slow. It will fill back up erect once you are sitting at the top of the slide. We cleaned it with a wet towel, then dryed it off while still inflated. About a 20 minute proper folding and stuffing in the given bag.

Purchased this product for 3 & 4 year olds. They had a great time and it held together well. It is a good size for this age. Two things - lots of grass accumulated in the pool and it was difficult to dry completely. Some water got into the air channels and there is no valve to empty it. Be prepared to drape it somewhere for a few days to air dry. No way it will fit into the included storage container.

Grandpa & Gramma bought this for our 3 granddaughter's birthdays ,July ,August & September They were able to use it in their backyard for their parties with their friends and family ,some of us grown-ups even went down it, and the pool at the bottom is great for our youngest grandson 10 months,he sat and splashed and watched his cousins slide down and then they all giggled. It was safe and lots and lots of fun. Every age child and adult thought it was great. Grandparents or Auntie's & Uncles its a wonderful gift for families with more than 1 child if they enjoy outdoor water fun. We chose the right product. Gramma & Grandpa

I have purchased this product in the past so I knew what I was getting into, great fun but only last a year or two, however product ripped after second time using it and now I am having a problem getting it replaced. The maker of the product informed me that since I order it from Amazon, I have to go through Amazon to get it replaced, still waiting to see how this works out. Best to put product away after use, sun really does damage to fabric.

We are not sorry the we purchased this slide but there are some downfalls. First the instructions are vague but we were able to set-up up after a little while. Kids loved it and played for hours but a seam close to the bottom of the slide separated on the first day in only an hour or two. The the blower was strong enough that the separated seam did not effect the slide. The slide is difficult to dry and clean up and storage is manageable.