Banzai Sidewinder Falls 09
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Toys and Games Reviews of Banzai Sidewinder Falls 09
Customer Review: Lots of fun but not for long...
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this slide for my children 2 years ago. They absolutely loved it. We placed a large tarp under slide to try to protect it and also covered the slide when it was not in use. The slide was used 2.5 to 3 months of the year during the summer after which it was kept safely in our garage. When we pulled the slide out this year we were disappointed to find that when we turned the compressor on that it started splitting down the seams on the slide area. Due to the mass amount of air leaking my son (who weighs 75 lbs.) deflates it if he gets on it. My daughter (45 lbs.) can only slide down the bottom portion of the slide and play in the pool area. My son is 9 and he does not enjoy the pool area..he loved the slide. This now is of no use to us and we are very disapointed that we paid 450.00 for it new and it did not last very long. I did not expect it to last a life time but I did however expect it to last much longer than it has given what was paid for the slide and the fact that it was taken very good care of.Customer Review: Does not hold up for the price
Summary: 2 Stars
We bought the 2007 model and within a week it had a hole in the seam so the company where we bought it replaced it. We used it about twice a month for our grandchildren- so it got little time in the sun and was not ever put away wet. We used it two summers. At the end of the second summer it began to leak air from all the seams. This unit was never abused - only two kids at a time and they were under 6 years of age. Now, at the beginning of the 3rd summer - it is unusable!!! I notice this current model says "2009 Model" - not sure what that means but - hopefully it has better UV protection. We paid almost $600 for this slide and it should last longer than a few months for two summers. The ad mentions "years of family fun" - that's NOT true. Something that costs this much money should last longer than a few months. I'm planning to buy another model from the 2009 collection. If I have the same problem - it will be my last Banzai product - EVER!Customer Review: Not so great
Summary: 2 Stars
This is our second summer with the slide. It is very hard for one person to set up or clean or put away. You can't fill it as deep as you see in the pictures advertised, but the kids love it anyway. Dogs like it, too. However, be warned that if you don't clean it well or check for tears or leaks, you'll have a huge headache trying to fix it or contact customer service. The number provided no longer works, and we can't find the manufacturer online. I don't think this slide was made to last that long, which is sad since entertaining kids is a hard enough issue.
I've had to spend extra money buying patch kits and what not. This will also destroy whatever grass you have, so if you like grass don't buy this. It's also a huge waste of money in regards to the water bill. The pool doesn't really hold that much water. Fill it to where you think it should be a comfortable level and the sides will give way.
Customer Review: DO NOT BUY FROM THIS MANUFACTURER!
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this slide last August. My kids played on it for 1 month. They loved it. We followed the directions for storing. We got it out this year, the kids played on it only a few times before we discovered the stitiching was coming apart along the side of the slide. After we sealed up the stitching (as we would on a river raft) we noticed the lining along the slide had come apart and the air was leaking out the whole length of the slide. Of course, since we are past the 60 day warranty, the company won't do anything about it except tell us we'll need a pool company to repair it. I read reviews before purchasing, and figured we had about a 50/50 chance of it working out for us. Unfortunately we were in the wrong 50. It's a lot of money for 60 days of play. And the company knows it won't last longer than that. Spend the extra money and buy from a company that stands behind it's product.Customer Review: Buy With Caution
Summary: 2 Stars
I would purchase this product with caution. I bought this item for my children. I layed a tarp below the slide as well as followed all rules for use. The children enjoyed playing on the slide. They played for more than three hours. When it was time to put it away I noticed that the platform below the scale wall was not holding its inflation. Also, the tubing around the pool filled up with water. I had a hard time lifting the slide to drain the water through the motor/airflow valves. For the price payed I would expect it to be more durable. I have read both positive and negative reviews for this product. My children really loved it however it was a lot of work to take down. Thankfully the store that I purchased it from took it back without difficulty. They shared that many are returned with some of the same concerns: deflation, water in the tubing, and tearing at the seams. Good Luck.