Single Inflatable Pool Slides. Ok, so you don't have enough room for a full scale water park and are still looking for something a bit more practical? Well have no fear, because single slides can provide an abundance of fun for all kids during those hot summer days. Not nearly as large as water parks but still large enough for your little ones to cause havoc while shooting mommy with a water gun!  Again, a majority of these come with a blower motor that inflates the slide within minutes.  Grab your garden hose and fill er' up -- and watch your kids run, splash and scream with joy. Single slides often come with bonuses such as water toys, guns and other splish-splash things that adds to their imagination.  And much like the water parks, they are built strong and sturdy to outlast all of your kids' youth. Just make sure that you find one that is built with PVC Terylene, which is a very strong coating used on the higher end water slides to provide extra strength and support for the slides.  The best thing about single slides is that they come in all shapes and sizes -- so you'll be sure to find one that is perfect for your own back yard.

Slip ‘N Slides. Probably one of the most popular for older kids due to the nature of the activity.  Slip-n-slides often run between 16-feet to 18-feet in length and carry more of a *rush* to kids who play on them.  Kids love to run and slide, and this is perfect for almost any backyard, whether large of small.  Some of the higher quality ones even have a safety bumper installed at the end of the water slide run as to assure your little ones don't get hurt. For more comfortability, the adding of body boards can be used on these slides by children, which often adds plenty of excitement as they hit the slide, full speed ahead. With a little more money invested, you will find some that also cause waves of water to splash all around your kids at keen moments and have bigger splashes at the end of the runs.  Slip-n-slides are one of the most popular water slides made due to their nature and affordability, and they are sure to please for many summer's to come.

Hi-End Water Park Slides. The elite of the water slides and also the most expensive.  However, the good news is that *most* of them are well worth the investment due their well crafted and durable construction.  Many of these water parks vary so much with so many goodies, that it is almost impossible to say which one is the best, but I will say no matter which one you get, rest assured that your kids will love it! Some of these pool slides come with water cannons to spray around, large pool bottoms to jump around in and tons of climbing walls to scale.  You might think that since they are so large scale, how could you possibly put it all together?  Well, have no fear parents, as most of these water parks come with a blower fan that inflates these bad boys to their fullest capacity, often within five minutes. So what is the drawback of owning one of these deluxe water parks? Space...  plenty of space!  You need a large backyard for many of these types of setups, so keep that in mind if you're on the lookout for a great outdoor splashing arena. Also, these things use LOTS of water, so expect that your water bill will go up a bit -- but hey, it's for the kids, so why not?

What Are The Best?

The best inflatable pool slide you choose for your family is really up to you answering these questions:

1. How much space do I have in my back yard and how much space is required?
2. How much is my budget to purchase one for my family?
3. How old are your kids and how many kids will be playing with it?

Some parents have written poor reviews regarding certain inflatable pool slides, but when browsing these reviews, please pay attention to what the complaints are about.  Complaining about water bills increasing, they are too large for the backyard, etc. are not exactly justified reviews -- so be responsible, know the answers to the questions above and then read all the reviews with an open mind. Have a fun and safe summer!