Backyard and Deck Slide FAQ – Read Now! By tony | Published on March 5, 2021 Our Backyard Deck Slide FAQ is here. We were getting so many questions about the backyard deck slide. Our most popular item in 2020. It’s easy to transform your deck into an instant playset for the kids or grandkids. Backyard deck slides are an affordable way to give your child, grandchild, (maybe even the neighbor’s kid) a great way to play all summer. Backyard Deck Slide FAQ Can the Sidewinder 45 degree piece turn in either direction? Yes, the Sidewinder entrance section can be turned during installation to exit either direction. Can the exit piece on the Turbo Twister exit in different directions (i.e. can it be manipulated)? The Turbo Twister’s exit location is based entirely on the deck height. Weight limit on tube slides? We want to be honest here. These slides are designed for children. Children. However, we realize that many adults will be using these slides. Most likely in a ‘Hold my margarita’ moment. So, these slides can, in theory, accommodate up to 250lbs. Please be careful out there. How long are the straight sections? The straight sections are approximately 3ft. Each section adds 2 feet to the deck height. Can you mix and match pieces? All pieces are compatible, however these slides were originally designed to fit on existing playsets. Customer is fully responsible for a safe installation. Can an adult fit in the tube? Most likely. However, if there is any doubt that you cannot fit in the tube, please do not enter the tube. Do the slides ship in one piece, assembled? Tube slides are shipped unassembled. Instructions are included for assembly. Open one piece slides like the Avalanche and waterfall slide ship, well, in one piece. Can I install this on my (enter location of your choice here, including but not limited to: deck, treeehouse, second story window, children’s room, garage)? These slides were designed to be mounted on existing playsets. We can not be responsible for, nor provide guidance for installation on any other structure. The customer bears all responsibility for safe installation and use. Thanks so much for reading, and if you have any questions, please be sure to leave them in the comments below.
Gil January 17, 2022 at 10:03 am Where can I find a diagram of the mounting pattern for the top of the Sidewinder or Turbo Twister. I am trying to figure out layout/construction so that I have appropriate space and material for mounting either of these slides. Thank you. Reply
tony • Post Author • January 17, 2022 at 12:50 pm Hi Gil, While we don’t have a diagram of the mounting pattern for the entrance piece of the Sidewinder or Turbo Twister, this photo should give you enough of an idea to help you mount the slide. In addition, the diagrams on the product page give the listed dimensions of the entrance piece as 36.25 inches square. We’ve sold hundreds of these slides to customers like yourself who have installed them in a variety of ways, so you shouldn’t have too much difficulty. Reply
