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Metal Swing Sets for Children

Learning to swing is an essential rite of childhood. Children have been accustomed to swinging mostly by playing on the playgrounds at schools or local parks. However, as swing sets have become manufactured for home use and are more affordable, many children are now enjoying swinging and other functions of the swing set, such as the monkey bars, in their own backyards. There are many different styles of swing sets, including a variety of metal swings sets, which offer durability and safety as two of their biggest benefits.

Flexible Flyer Backyard Flyer II
- Flexible Flyer is a swing set manufacturer that sells a range of swings sets, including the Backyard Flyer II, one of their more popular models. The Backyard Flyer II uses steel construction and its swings have a vinyl covering over chains, protecting a child's hands from being unnecessarily pinched. The frame also has weather-proof coating to protect against rust, and the set includes a slide, trapeze swing and a seesaw with handles, as well as an air glider, or doubled-seated swing. Other models add a monkey bar option, while smaller models have fewer features.
Sports Play Swing Sets
- Sports Play Inc. offers one of the more affordable and simple swing set models with their single-post metal swing set. This basic structure consists of two metal posts and can hold up to 335 lbs. A similar model features arched posts, and is also made from metal. The company also offers tripod and bipod swing sets, all made with galvanized steel, as well as swing sets with additional features, such as tire swings, made from racing tires or from plastic. The company also offers wheelchair-accessible swing sets. These swing sets feature a swinging platform and may be purchased as a single set or as part of a larger combination of features.
Component Playgrounds
- Component Playgrounds is a manufacturer that offers a wide range of swings sets, from A-frame sets with swings only, to commercial-grade swing sets that have monkey bars and trapeze rings. The company's best-selling products are the A-frames, which are the more traditional swings sets available. They are built from galvanized metal and range from a single tire swing option to multiple swings. Additional options include an infant- or toddler-ready swing. Complete playground sets will include additional features, such as a fire pole, slide, trapeze rings or bars, and a horse swing. Metal swingset models with a built-in playhouse are also offered.
Kettler USA
- Kettler USA is a toy manufacturer that offers a wide range of metal swings sets, from simple single swing sets to sets with additional features such as monkey bars. Kettler uses a high quality of steel to construct their swing sets, along with a coating that ensures its products are rust-proof. The swings are also made with a high-resistant resin. Additionally, the company uses five separate coats of paint, ensuring that its swing sets have durability in a variety of elements. They offer a variety of swing sets, including A-frame swing sets with multiple swings as well as frames with baby-seated swings and gondola-type swings that can seat up to four children.

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