Pool Slides Make Swimming Much More Fun!

Do you take your family out to water parks in summer? It is fun, isn’t it? Their swimming pool slides are great and exciting, right? But do you know that you do not have to go out of your own backyard to do that? It will save you the hassle of making trips to your local water parks, plus the inconvenience of having so many people around when you are trying to relax. What you need to do is choose the right kind of slide you can add to your garden pool.

But before planning on that you have to check if you’re allowed to install a slide at all. Sure, you are the king in your own castle but there are laws and statutes outside your castle that you need to consider – like local laws and ordinances, homeowners’ and other insurances, etc. These things you need to think about before getting one.

So before you invest in it, check your homeowners; association and local regulations. Better yet, ask permission before you get fined or asked to take down your installation. Visit https://www.thespruce.com/considerations-before-installing-a-pool-slide-2736545 for more information that could help in planning for your purchase.

What to consider during planning?

• Compliance to CPSC – this is a government agency that is dedicated to protecting consumers by the safety guidelines they create for the products that go out in the market for consumers daily use. It is important that the products meet CPSC standards. It is an indicator of product quality, hence ensures the safety of your family.
• Enough space – Do you have enough space? Make sure that your choice will fit where you want it.
• Check your pool deck capacity – the longer the slide, the bigger the space needed. So check your area first.
• Pool depth – tall swimming pool slides need deep water – the taller, the deeper. In general, you have to at least have a depth of 3 feet under the mouth of the slide. Your chosen manufacturer will have more instructions for you and depth requirements depending on the kind you will choose. 

What are they made of?

• Polyethylene – it is durable; it is tolerant to chemicals; it maintains its colour and shape despite exposure to the sun for a long time.
• Fiberglass – it is also durable and has low upkeep requirements. It is aesthetically classy.

What kind of slide should you choose?

There are various types and designs to choose from, click here for a more extensive list.  However, the most common types are as follows.

• Straight Leg – this type is straight near the top and goes into a wide curve before the mouth or where one lands into the water. It has a stairway that can either be opened or closed. It is perfect for smaller pools.
• Molded Slide – is steeper and curvier than the Straight Leg has a steeper and curvier design. This typically curves to one side before the user meets the water.
• Elephant Leg – this is an individual type with two more subtypes – G-Force and stream design. G-Force has a curvy shape and is about 9 feet tall. The stream design has a steeper drop. The drop happens at the beginning of the slide not before it ends; it is very tall at 14 feet and is larger in size.

Choosing your options and installations

Installing can be simple but the depth of the pool and footprint of the slide need to be considered carefully. The footprint is the space needed for installing it and the ladder.

The water must be deep enough where the mouth is; it must be just tall enough to allow the user to plunge into the water and not risk injury when falling too fast.  All types have their own capacity, weight, height, built, and width – all these need to be considered. 

All slides have water envelopes; it acts as the entrance to the pool. The water envelope needs to be secured prior to use. You may want to check the different pool slides reviews online for your best choice. They also come in different designs. Contractors can surely assist in choosing the right design for your swimming pool, with considerations to the area and capacity of the deck.

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