What makes this a waterslide compared to me buying some plastic tarp and throwing it on the ground?
460551
This poly is really slick, as opposed to a tarp, which often has a texture. Ours got a great deal of use last summer and everyone loved it. I confess, a couple of the stakes at the top of our hill loosened during use and we put the stakes through the slide in haste. DO NOT do this, as it tears the slide. Even so, it's not like getting a run in a stocking- it stops tearing when you pull it out. Next time we used it, we made sure it was dry, retailed and restated it, and it was fine. The directions are clear NOT to stake through the slide, by the way. Not sure why anyone would return this... We thought it was great and well worth the $. Will definitely get at least 1 or 2 more summers out of it!
460552
Actually, the Wahii® is made of a proprietary plastic that contains UV protective polymers and tensile strength additives. There is nothing like it at your local hardware store. Enjoy your Wahii®!
460553
Not much difference. Except that it is probably a little smoother than a tarp. We were not please with this for the price we paid.
460554
Actually I returned this item because you can get thicker poly that is better..this was a cheap version of poly. It was not your typical water slide just a big piece of plastic which we got a whole in after the first use
460555
This poly is really slick, as opposed to a tarp, which often has a texture. Ours got a great deal of use last summer and everyone loved it. I confess, a couple of the stakes at the top of our hill loosened during use and we put the stakes through the slide in haste. DO NOT do this, as it tears the slide. Even so, it's not like getting a run in a stocking- it stops tearing when you pull it out. Next time we used it, we made sure it was dry, retailed and restated it, and it was fine. The directions are clear NOT to stake through the slide, by the way. Not sure why anyone would return this... We thought it was great and well worth the $. Will definitely get at least 1 or 2 more summers out of it! This poly is really slick, as opposed to a tarp, which often has a texture. Ours got a great deal of use last summer and everyone loved it. I confess, a couple of the stakes at the top of our hill loosened during use and we put the stakes through the slide in haste. DO NOT do this, as it tears the slide. Even so, it's not like getting a run in a stocking- it stops tearing when you pull it out. Next time we used it, we made sure it was dry, retailed and restated it, and it was fine. The directions are clear NOT to stake through the slide, by the way. Not sure why anyone would return this...... » Read More This poly is really slick, as opposed to a tarp, which often has a texture. Ours got a great deal of use last summer and everyone loved it. I confess, a couple of the stakes at the top of our hill loosened during use and we put the stakes through the slide in haste. DO NOT do this, as it tears the slide. Even so, it's not like getting a run in a stocking- it stops tearing when you pull it out. Next time we used it, we made sure it was dry, retailed and restated it, and it was fine. The directions are clear NOT to stake through the slide, by the way. Not sure why anyone would return this... We thought it was great and well worth the $. Will definitely get at least 1 or 2 more summers out of it! « Show Less
435826
I must have thrown out the manufacturer slip by accident. I haven't taken it out of its clear plastic, from what I can feel/tell it's a heavy duty rubber... Hopefully my answer helped you.
973183
It's coated 70D rip-stop nylon. Light weight and virtually impossible to get water logged.
1892479
Hi, I'm not sure what the difference is of those materials, but it looks like a durable canvas type of material with almost a plastic like nylon type of feel to it. The rain leaks through the middle of mine and a little bit in other places. I've had mine for atleast a year and I see one little hole in it about a few inches and it could have been my son's husky dog that bit it, but am not sure. It's still holding up and I don't intend on buying a new one for a while longer, hopefully another year! And I live in Texas and this thing hasn't faded yet and our weather is very hot and very sunny.
565348
we use it on grass, so we didnt use a tarp. I guess it depends what the ground is like where you are putting it. this is a great bounce house though, huge and the kids love it, and so do I.
1058889
It is plastic. I don't know if the plastic strip on the bottom would get tripped up by the slots between the boards on a deck. I do know that mine got ripped off when I hit a plastic landscaping strip hidden under the snow and I can't get it back on.
1539408
Works best with water. It isn't slippery without water and therefore isn't very fun if dry.
1206892
It is a plastic tarp-type material.... not super thick, but reasonably heavy.
774180
We use 2 in-line sprinklers that spray in half circles up the side and 1 regular sprayer from the top. We had to add a couple of short length hoses to set it up that way. Then the kids rub baby shampoo on their tummies before going down. It is SO much fun! We do have a rule that there are to be "no feet" on the slide, as it would be dangerous to walk on. If you have a spot that offers some shade, that can help too, because if you have hot spots where the water doesn't hit, it can hurt. Last summer the neighbor kids brought their pool toys over and slid down on those- even tough the directions say that you shouldn't ... What a great time! We use 2 in-line sprinklers that spray in half circles up the side and 1 regular sprayer from the top. We had to add a couple of short length hoses to set it up that way. Then the kids rub baby shampoo on their tummies before going down. It is SO much fun! We do have a rule that there are to be "no feet" on the slide, as it would be dangerous to walk on. If you have a spot that offers some shade, that can help too, because if you have hot spots where the water doesn't hit, it can hurt. Last summer the neighbor kids brought their pool toys over and slid down on those- even tough... » Read More We use 2 in-line sprinklers that spray in half circles up the side and 1 regular sprayer from the top. We had to add a couple of short length hoses to set it up that way. Then the kids rub baby shampoo on their tummies before going down. It is SO much fun! We do have a rule that there are to be "no feet" on the slide, as it would be dangerous to walk on. If you have a spot that offers some shade, that can help too, because if you have hot spots where the water doesn't hit, it can hurt. Last summer the neighbor kids brought their pool toys over and slid down on those- even tough the directions say that you shouldn't ... What a great time! « Show Less
832141
It's pretty durable but I would NOT leave it outside. It actually doesn't take long at all to roll back up. We use it in the house and the only time I took it outside I put a tarp down.
521980
It's heavy weight plastic but the wind would worry me. It comes able to stake it to ground I think but you'll need to come up with something to protect it from weather I would assume. Weighted tarp?
360269
It's some type of plastic. It seems fairly durable, but we'll see how it holds up next summer.
1986710
I use the plastic as it glides over the pavement. The metal tends to scrape the pavement and since it doesn't glide it gets rather rough and impedes the forward action of the machine.
565344
Definitely! Helps protect and keep the bottom of the bouncer clean and dry. Also, having the tarp come out a little bit more in front of the slide/bouncer, so when the kids came down it, they weren't stepping on dirt and tracking them inside. Worked really well.
806772
It's waterproof red plastic on one side, with tough silver reflective material on the other side. Good use as a ground tarp in a tent, but I never though of using it as a blanket. Definitely not fuzzy.
511208
I wouldnt try; this is rip stop nylon; it will not wilt in a soft rain; otherwise, buy a tarp
672715
The weels are Made Of Plastic And They Slip A Lot On The Wet Surface. It Is Very Easy To Drift OnThe Smooth Surface And Can Go Pretty Fast. My 4 Year Old Loves it.