I'm thinking of buying this slide and mounting to a 5'8" deck. Do you think that would make the slide too fast? Is it steep as is or a little slow?
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It probably would not work. The molded plastic is pretty sturdy, and it either won't stretch that much or the holes to bolt pieces together won't line up.
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I installed one on my grandkids playhouse a short while ago. This slide is set up for 5' and cannot be stretched to 5'8" The only way to this is to make an 8" platform as a landing zone. I would not do this as the children would then be falling and tripping on this platform. I believe they make a 6' slide also. I would use it and bury the bottom of the slide slightly.
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I bought this last year and it is working well on a 5 ft platform. It is a steep dropping slide. The platform height won't effect the steepness of the slide. It will however effect the bottom drop off, it will be further off of the ground. At 5'8", I would consider the six foot version of this slide.
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We mounted it to a 5' deck and it was a little slow for older kids, but was fine for 2-4 year olds.
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Not sure. You might be able to stretch it out to take up the 5'8'' height. Don't think it would make it too fast. However, you could also just build up an 8 inch landing deck to help take up the extra space. This could be made in a 3 foot by 3 foot wooden platform that is 8 inches tall. Let the slide sit on this platform and bolt it to the platform. When the kids reach the end of the slide. They come to a stop anyway by the design of the slide, so you don't have to worry about them "shooting out the end of the slide" and dropping an extra 8 inches. I placed a 4x4 under mine to make up a little space. Works fine. Hope this helps. Not sure. You might be able to stretch it out to take up the 5'8'' height. Don't think it would make it too fast. However, you could also just build up an 8 inch landing deck to help take up the extra space. This could be made in a 3 foot by 3 foot wooden platform that is 8 inches tall. Let the slide sit on this platform and bolt it to the platform. When the kids reach the end of the slide. They come to a stop anyway by the design of the slide, so you don't have to worry about them "shooting out the end of the slide" and dropping an extra 8 inches. I placed a 4x4 under mine to... » Read More Not sure. You might be able to stretch it out to take up the 5'8'' height. Don't think it would make it too fast. However, you could also just build up an 8 inch landing deck to help take up the extra space. This could be made in a 3 foot by 3 foot wooden platform that is 8 inches tall. Let the slide sit on this platform and bolt it to the platform. When the kids reach the end of the slide. They come to a stop anyway by the design of the slide, so you don't have to worry about them "shooting out the end of the slide" and dropping an extra 8 inches. I placed a 4x4 under mine to make up a little space. Works fine. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have never done a slide before so I really can't answer the question. However, this board is a bit heavier than my friend's 44 inch atom board tho. I guess if you change the wheels to wheels that you know can slide, then do so. Sorry If this doesn't help
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This slide popped pretty quickly, but we are rough on them. As for use on a dock, it could work..you might land partially on the small, inflated deck, but you land on it anyway. Filling the side panels will keep it stationery. Hope that helps....for the costs, sounds like a fun idea!
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Not sure exactly how you had planned - 7ft slide at end of circular slide? If so I'm not really sure. The green circular slide is attached to our 5 ft. deck and hits the ground. From what I am picturing I think the 7ft. slide would be too long - but I'm not sure how much space it takes and the angle on it. With what I am thinking you only have four feet from the bottom of the circular slide to the ground. Sorry, this may not be much help. See what the foot print of the 7 ft. slide is and see if it works. Good luck.
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I bought this for my wife and she likes it. I like it also. My wife is 5'8' and I am 5'10". For someone who is strong and athletic, they may want to consider the longer size to get a longer slide but this size works well for us.
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We have our slide at 5' high and it is about a 45 degree angle,Have had our 3 year old going down and they have not fallen out of it.
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I also needed it to work on a 5 ft platform. I have pea gravel on the playground so I basically placed more pea gravel at the foot of the slide raising it to the level that works. If you do not have the means to do something similar I wouldn't recommend this slide for a 5 ft platform.
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I would think the slide would be ok but you would not be able to slide down unless you attach the hose, with running water. You can not slide down on it dry. So if you have the ability to run a garden hose from the dock it should be fine. The slide just sits on our wood deck with no tie downs. Just make sure to deflate slightly and take in on windy days. The flap on the bottom does not have to be inflated, just fold it under and it might work better for your purpose.
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Sounds similar to my yard. I've experimented a bit with placement and found that placing it on a gentle slope with the back (slide end) downhill and the front (pool end) uphill is best. Placing it this way allows for more water to collect in the pool which adds to the fun. Doing it the opposite way makes the slides a bit faster, but the water drains out the front lip quicker and results in a shallower pool. So, if the slope is truly slight, you'll be fine; or, in my opinion, a bit better off.
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Nah it's definitely just a cruiser board. You'd need to be traveling at some really high speeds to get a good slide out of this. But all depends on your truck/wheel set up as well
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There are 2 options, the 5ft slide and the 7 foot slide. Make sure you buy the 7 foot high slide. I also have an 8 ft platform. Attach it and build a support base at the bottom and you are good to go.
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Elizabeth,The platform sits right at 5ft. The slide you mention will work however, the angle which it sits I found it to be to steep
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at 33 inches it would not be much of a slide. my grandchild just turned one and she wants more. buy the next size up. they'll get the hang of it really fast
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I built the 5.5 ft deck version, and the green cool wave slide found here on amazon works perfect.
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We have a slight slope as well and it works fine. The slides are fine either way but the pool will not be an even depth. NOTE - if there isn't any water at the bottom of a slide it can be painful/dangerous to come down so be sure the slope is gradual enough that you have at least a little water everywhere.
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The slide is 8' long and If I remember correctly the instructions for this slide said install height should be no higher than 54 inches high or it would be too steep. So if you could drop down with a lower deck off of the taller tree fort then it should work.
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It takes less than 4 pounds to move my slide. That is with an electronic kitchen scale. If the clamp is fully released there really is not much that could cause the slide to be difficult to move if the outboard end is not dragging on the table. The slide is restrained within the "V" section of the side and the plastic "L" shape on the bottom. I don't see an adjustment in the guides.