How to Buy a Water Slide

Make some preliminary choices by deciding whether you are looking for a stand alone water slide or an attachment to a present system. Choose between the inflatable or the fiberglass slides. Choose between slides for personal use and slides used as party rentals.

Buy a wet-dry slide for use year round. Many inflatable water slides can only be used in the summer months. Choose the versatile wet/dry slide with an attachable pool at the bottom. Fill the pool with water in the warmer months and balls in the coolers months. Use this water slide for your own enjoyment or to rent out and make a few extra dollars.

Look for inflatable slides with top quality stitching and fabric that are made with lead-free vinyl. Buy from a local dealer to cut down on repair time. Foreign dealers require the damaged inflatable to be shipped back to them for repair. Buy double stitched on the top and bottom and with drain flaps.

Determine the pool size and depth when buying a fiberglass type pool slide. If the slide you are buying is for an in-ground pool, consider the depth of the pool, the dimensions, and the height available to use. Think about the obstacles such as power lines, tree branches, and neighbors.

Find out if you need professional installation for the water slide you chose. Decide if you want to pay for the professional installation. Search for other do-it-yourself kits and compare prices and time consumption of the process.