Water Slides

Water slides for pools are also known as water chutes or flumes. These are special design slides used in warm weather or indoor recreations use at the swimming pools or water parks. Water slides come in different riding methods.

This is why they come in different sizes. Some slides require riders to sit directly on the slide, on a raft or tube to use with the slide. Typical water slides come with a pump system to push water to the top, allowing it to slow down its surface freely. In such slides, water uses its friction and the slider travel down quickly. The water slide runs into a swimming pool (also called plunge pool) or a specific long run-out chute. Injuries are common in such sports, and this is why you will always see a guard at such a location. However, something can help you stay safe and enjoy water sliding with your kids and family – an inflatable water slide. These portable water slides for pools are made from plastic and soft material and are available in different types and styles.

Types of water slides for above ground pools

Summers are the best times to enjoy colourful and fun-filled above ground pool slides. They add excitement and versatility to your backyard times with friends and family. If you own an above ground pool, that is fun all on its own. Adding a pool slide can make it even more exhilarating. Like above ground pools, the above groundwater slides for pools are available with many pluses and minuses. Today we will discuss a few of the many different types of pool slides available in the market. These slides are abundantly available in the market and are easier to access. However, only the right type and size of the slide can help you enjoy your summer pool times. Let’s have a look at the possibilities.

The inflatable water slides for pools

These above ground pool slides come in almost all sizes and can primarily be seen in conjunction with kids’ pools. However, apart from eye-catching colours, there is nothing else fancy about it. Typically, they come in an A-frame construction. You can place these types of slides on the edge of a pool. In this way, the sides of the pool can also work as a support structure for the slide. The swimmer climbs up the slide from outside and goes down, sliding direct into the pool. These pools demand constant air pumping to keep them erect (this is why they do not have any considerable life). Such slides come with both built-in and external air pumping systems.

Twisting big water slides for pools

Here is real fun. There are straight colourful and fun, boosting straight water slides, and then they get twisted. While adding more thrill and excitement with each turn and twist – these slides are incredibly safe. However, they need to be tall enough to stand both out and inside the pool. The back or side of the slide is attached to a ladder that takes the user to the top of the slide. Once you reach the top of the slide to start your thrill ride down the pool, buckle up your excitement. On the way down, your body will twist with each turn on the slide until you splash into the pool water. These pools demand a lot of space to adjust. Meanwhile, they take a considerable amount of effort to install.

Straight and double water slides for pools

They are the most common types of ground pool slides one can find in the market. These are available in permanent as well as inflatable styles. Sometimes you can find two conjoint slides for added fun. These types of slides are larger versions of inflatable pool slides. Like a standard typical size inflatable water slide, the straight slides also come with an A-frame construction. These slides also have a ladder on the outer side that the slides terminate within the water. To use it, the slider needs to climb up the ladder and slide down, hitting the water. Just like many other types, the straight slides also come in a variety of sizes and colours. The versatility and simplicity are the reason why they can easily fit in any circumference of the pool. Thus, they are an ideal option for your pool.

Enclosed and wet slides for pools

The enclosed slides are available in both twisted and straight styles. These styles are entirely closed. This feature adds more excitement and surprise. These types are valid if they stay above the surface of the pool. It means that the pool has to be large to adjust such structure on them. Another entertaining element is the wet slide that comes with a water hose that cycles pool water by expelling it down the slide. This continuous flow of water keeps the slide wet and makes it more slippery. As a result, you can enjoy more speed, fewer fractions and added excitement to your trip down to the pool.