Swing-N-Slide WS 5033 Olympus Wave Slide Plastic Slide for 5' Decks, Green

So you're contemplating the Swing-N-Slide Olympus Wave Slide, huh? Buckle up, because this slide is a joyride of fun—once it's set up. Don't get me wrong, the assembly process is like playing a 3D puzzle, but if you've got a bit of DIY spirit, this slide can be the crown jewel of your backyard playset. First off, let's talk material. The slide is made of heavy-duty plastic. No flimsy stuff here; this slide has some weight to it and feels durable, like it's gonna withstand a throng of eager kids for many seasons to come. Now, about that assembly. You might hear some folks saying the holes don't line up, and I won't sugarcoat it—it's not a plug-and-play kind of deal. But here's the inside scoop: finger-tighten those bolts and get ready to wrestle with this slide like you're in a chess match. The slide's thermo-injected plastic might deform a tad during shipping, but with a little finesse and patience, everything aligns. You won't need to go all MacGyver and drill new holes if you use your wits and, yes, a large screwdriver for those last two bolts. Finally, a pro-tip. Don't be a hero and try to wing it; follow the instructions. And when you find yourself ready to chuck a bolt across the yard, take a deep breath and remember: it's all in the name of fun (and saving yourself from a meltdown). So, do I recommend the Swing-N-Slide Olympus Wave Slide? Absolutely. Yes, it's a labor of love to set up, but once it's up, it's up and your kids (and maybe you, no judgement here) will have a blast.

Excellent quality and easy to put together and install. You may need two people when putting it together.

Slight modification to a couple holes but went together just fine

At a time when it is hard to find slides in stores due to a number of factors it was great to see that one could be ordered on Amazon and delivered. I was hoping for a single piece slide as I thought it would be sturdier but settled on this two piece. As to the sturdiness I would say that it is more than capable and I would highly recommend it. Now when it comes to attaching the two pieces this was a struggle to buy it mildly and this is coming from someone is quiet handy and adept at construction. I’m not sure if the difficulty was due to poor QC in the manufacturing process but the mounting plates used barely fit in the slide ends and dug into the plastic, additionally due to the length of the plastics there appears to be some flex which seems normal however it added to the complications in attaching the two pieces together. Needless to say after a few bloody knuckles later the pieces were fit together and as mentioned the end result was very sturdy. Attaching to the deck structure was a breeze and I used power lag screws for this purpose as they provide lots of holding power and have a wide head that will limit the possibility of damage to the plastic that the screws may cause. The instructions also say to pound a 2x4 into the ground at the foot of the slide and attach the slide to the 2x4. This is to help the bottom of the slide from moving around and keep it stationary. That said pounding a 2x4 into the ground is much easier said than done and even after cutting the piece into a steak I found the effort more than the pay off and opted to skip this step. To date there is no problem with the slide moving at all. In summary I’m glad I purchased this slide, my kids love it, I would buy it again and would recommend it however be aware to spend some time and choice words during the install.

After some minor adjustments the slide is fine. The holes where the two pieces connect were all off so I had to drill new holes. Also, the fact that this slide costs $200 and does not come with the 4 small screws you need to attach it to your platform is ridiculous. 1 star because I paid $200 for this and still had to do custom work to make it usable and had to go get FOUR screws.