| So, you want to add a slide to your pool? What a | | | | set the legs of the slide on the outside of the |
| great idea! Above ground pool slides can make | | | | pool. If you are comfortable with concrete work, |
| the swimming experience more fun. It is almost | | | | this could be a do it yourself job. If you are not, |
| like having your own mini-water park! Before you | | | | call a professional instead. Either way, be certain |
| start shopping for a slide, here are a few factors | | | | that your slide is rock solid before someone takes |
| you should consider. If you keep these three | | | | a nasty tumble and suffers a serious injury. |
| things in mind, you will be far more likely to add a | | | | Third, consider whether the slide offers sufficient |
| slide to your pool that everyone will enjoy. | | | | safety. The slide itself should be smooth and free |
| First, think about the size of your pool and the | | | | of potential snags and catches. The ladder or |
| surrounding area. Many above ground pool slides | | | | stairs that lead up the slide should be properly |
| have extremely large footprints. That is fine if | | | | spaced for the people using it and should offer |
| you have a great deal of space and a large pool. | | | | sufficient traffic. There should be some kind of |
| If you lack either, they can almost overwhelm | | | | handrail for the slide as well. Remember--safety |
| everything else. You need to keep that in mind | | | | first. You don't want the injuries or the liability that |
| when you pick a slide. | | | | can come from a poorly installed or unsafe slide. |
| Here is a tip for getting the most sliding action in a | | | | Above ground swimming pool slides are one of |
| limited space: Purchase a slide that twists around | | | | the best ways to add more life to your slide. |
| instead of a straighter model. Those with long | | | | They really enhance the pool experience. If you |
| straight-aways take up more space. In addition, | | | | have children, you can bet that they will quickly |
| kids seem to enjoy the snaking above ground | | | | grow enamored with a slide. Even if you do not, |
| pool slides more. | | | | many adults enjoy making a splash when entering |
| Second, think about stability. You cannot just set | | | | the pool by descending down a slide. Just |
| up a slide by placing it on the ground. Even | | | | remember to take the effort necessary to |
| lightweight slides are heavy enough to justify | | | | mount your slide properly, to choose a slide that |
| proper mounting. Slides need to be very stable | | | | is appropriately sized for your above ground |
| and no wiggling or movement should be noticeable. | | | | swimming pool and to check any potential |
| In most cases, you will need to pour cement to | | | | purchases for maximum safety. |