We purchased this model based on the recommendation of friends. They had other models prior to this one and they didn't hold up nearly as well. After several years this one has a few holes, but good sealant tape has patched it up perfectly.

We set the slide up the next day and neighbors immediately began coming over. It is incredibly sturdy when blown up and not all that difficult to fold back up and get in the bag. The seams where the carry handles (which wrap around the entire bag for support, nice tough) have started to pull apart already so I don't see that holding up very long. Our friends use a deck box for storage which seems like a much better option.

This is a bit expensive, but certainly not overpriced. I look at it as an investment since it should last many years both in terms of durability and the ability to hold my kids' interest. They never once said they were bored, even after 5 hours of play. They even brought pool floats in and lounged around. The pool got about 6 inches deep after about an hour or so of water running down the slide.

This is a fun, sturdy product! We've had it for almost a month now and it seems very well made. It did fade some being out in the sun a lot, but that's no big deal.

My only complaint, which isn't really anything against the product or company, is that it's a pain the rear to get it dried out and put away. I keep trying to leave it up to dry out once we've emptied the water, but it rains too often this summer! I now see why other reviews say they used a shop vac to suck out the excess water. We need to buy one.

Also, I thought other reviews said it comes with a case. Mine did not, just has straps to tie around it. It really needs protection to keep bugs and dirt out of it. I ordered an outdoor storage bench to keep it in. That hasn't arrived yet, so we'll see how it goes. Another factor to consider is that this thing is HEAVY! I'm pregnant and can't lift it alone when it's rolled up. It's like 80 pounds! (Which is because it's sturdy...haha.)

Overall, great product and I'm very happy with it. So are the kids! Before you order it plan for storage and a way to get it dried out if you live somewhere with frequent rain.

Most summers we spend at the local pool everyday but I broke my leg in May. We needed someway to entertain my five kids (ages 11-2) that didn't require me to get into the water or stress about them running around into deep water. This ended up being our solution.
We have had it up for two weeks and it has been exactly what I hoped for. My kids love it and their friends love it! It is big but that is exactly what I wanted.

The price my seem a little steep but I priced it out compared to the larger inflatables you rent. It won't be as big but to rent one for a day would be the same as buying this one.

I had saved this inflatable on my Amazon list for at least a year. I would read the reviews and watch the fun videos and stare at the pictures and imagine how much fun my kids would have on this. The price tag and the sheer size of the inflatable always made me nervous. This summer I finally clicked BUY....and it was WORTH it!

This inflatable arrived in a few days, neatly packed in a large box. It took only a few minutes to fully inflate and the kids spent HOURS playing on it every day for a week. This thing is a kid magnet. We had the entire neighborhood at our house playing on it at various times. My only regret was not buying this sooner. Pricing wise, it was cheaper (about $50) in the spring than in the summer.

Pros:
KIDS will love it. My 2 yr old wore himself out climbing and sliding. In my opinion, the best ages for this are 2-10. 10+ could be pushing the limits of the slide. We had an 11 yr old fall off the slide this year, but she was playing rough.
Easy to setup - spread it out, attached ground stakes, plug in blower (regular 110 outlet), turn on water to waterfall.
Comes with large carrying bag; although this thing is heavy and very bulky.

Cons:
Definitely a chore to clean up/take down. We usually leave it up for 2-3 days and then drain it, re-inflate it to dry out in the sun and then eventually roll it back into the large bag it comes with.
Mold/Mildew - you really have to let it air dry. Water will get behind the stitching, so there will be mold regardless. We apply mildew/mold cleaner as part of the take down process.

My 2 year old and 3 year old absolutely love this thing. It's hard to put it away for any period of time because they demand I set it up again. Countless hours of fun for the kiddos that wears them out! The many reviewers here have covered most of the details, so I won't repeat all the pros and cons. I will say that setting it up is easy but breaking it down took some practice. As others suggested, turn of the blower, let it drain and then re inflate it. Then I flip it over and let it dry in the sun. Once dry, I flip it back over and let it expel the air for a few hours, then I fold it into 2 feet wide rows and roll it like a sleeping bag, usually twice before its small enough to go back into the bag. That's the only advice I can offer about it. Otherwise it's a big winner and well made.