Banzai Double Drop Falls
by Banzai
(Click here)
Product Summary
Manufacturer: BanzaiBrand: Banzai
Release Date: 2008-01-01
Model: 29632NP
Product features:
- 18' 6" L x 4' 10" W x 9' 6" H inflatable water slide
- Includes continuous-airflow blower motor
- Combined user maximum weight limit: 200 lbs
- UV Resistant Material extends life of product
- Durable construction
Toys and Games Reviews of Banzai Double Drop Falls
Customer Review: Excellent slide for kids
Summary: 5 Stars
Edit (05/01/10): Everything is still good with the slide. My son and his friends are using it again today and there are no tears in the seams and the slide is very solid. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone who is in the market for a water slide or summer toy for their kids and their friends.
Edit (07/01/09): The slide is still working perfectly and I still recommend it. I couldn't be more pleased with this slide, as it has been more than worth the purchase price.
ORIGINAL REVIEW FOLLOWS:
I purchased this slide for my son's birthday in May. I waited until now to write a review, so I could see how it held up and how much he liked it. He had about 14 kids going down it all day on his birthday and it made it through that without a problem, so it got the immediate seal of approval from me, as it didn't cost a lot more than renting something for the kids to play on.
It has now been in use pretty much every weekend since May 12th (today is October 4th and there are kids on it again) and I can say that it seems to be a pretty durable product. The only problem I have with the slide is not really with the slide itself, but the stakes that are used to hold it to the ground. The stakes are made of plastic and have bent and are now very hard to get into the ground. This isn't that big of a deal, as you can get other stakes, I am sure. The material of the slide has not ripped anywhere and the plastic surfaces are holding up extremely well.
The fan that inflates the slide has been very solid and has had no problems running for hours on end weekend after weekend. The only thing that seems odd about the fan is that I have to press the reset button each time I plug it in, as it will not power up after being stored for a week. Perhaps this is some safety feature that I am not aware of... who knows?
Setting the slide up is extremely easy and takes about five minutes from unboxing to having it up and ready to use. I am very happy with the setup on this slide and am, quite frankly, amazed that it is so easy to get up and running.
Taking the slide down is a bit more difficult and it takes a bit longer, as you have to make sure you dry the unit before storing it. What I have been doing is turning the water off, draining the water off the slide surface, and leaving the fan motor on to keep it inflated for 30 minutes to an hour after use. This allows a lot of the water that gets on the sides to be dried before deflating the slide. The real problem comes with the fact that the slide will still be wet and the instructions say not to store it wet. You will need to move the slide from the VERY wet spot in your yard and let it dry before rolling it up and storing it.
On a related note, I have never been able to roll the slide up so that it will fit in the bag that came with it, so I use the bag to store the motor, stakes, water hoses and water bags that are used with it. I have only been able to get the slide down small enough to fit in the original box... I don't have a clue how to get it any smaller, but it doesn't really matter.
I would rate this slide a 4.5 out of 5, as it is very well made and a lot of fun for the kids. It would be a five-star unit if the stakes were better and it was a bit easier to dry and store.
I gave it a 5 on the ratings here, as there is no way to give a half-star increment.
Description of Banzai Double Drop Falls
Inflates in less than 2 minutes! Scale the climbing wall of this huge 18.5' long slide and go for a wet and wild ride! Slide down the two steep drops through the cascading waterfalls into the giant splash pool! Heavy-duty Dura-Tech construction ensures lasting strength and durability while the constant airflow helps resist small tears and punctures.Lawn Water Slides Toys
Toys and Games
Bestsellers in Lawn Water Slides Toys
Bakugan Battle Brawlers Wacky Wild Slip n Slide WaterSlideBig Time Toys; Toy
Wham-O Slip 'N Slide Extreme Freestyle Boogie W/ Boogie Board Knee BoardWham-O; Slip N Slide; Toy
Best price: $70.20
Price in other shops:
AVIVA Glider Pro - Line Inflatable Water SlideSports
Commercial Water Slide 5755SII Play Systems; SII Play Systems; Toy
Best price: $9,700.00
Finding Nemo Wacky Wild Water SlideBig Time Toys; Toy
Best price: $12.99
Banzai Aqua Blast Dual Racing SlideBanzai; Banzai; Toy
Best price: $33.99
Little Tikes Rocky Mountain River RaceLittle Tikes; Little Tikes; Release date: 2009-04-01; Toy
Price in other shops:
Banzai soak n splash water slideBanzai; Banzai; Toy
Best price: $16.90
Nascar Triple 18' Slip N SlideWham-O; Wham-O; Toy
Banzai Wild Waves Water ParkBanzai; Banzai; Toy
Best price: $49.99
Price in other shops:
Similar Toys and Games
Wham-O Slip-N'slide Boogie family packWham-o; Wham-O; Toy
Best price: $8.49
Price in other shops:
Banzai Cannonball Splash Water SlideBanzai; Banzai; Toy
Best price: $44.95
Price in other shops: