Homemade Slip -n- Slide

[amtrucker22]

We have done our normal process on getting ready for my sons birthday party coming up. We have ordered the Batman gear, I have a new batman bike coming. We are renting the slide below. BUT I want to do a big homemade slip -n- slide. Just wanted to know if any of you have experience in doing this. I plan on getting at least 2 20 ft tarps. I have a down hill back yard so this should turn out to be pretty fun. Do you guys have any suggestions on this? I also included a picture of the backyard for a reference. I think I am most concerned about when the slide ends how do the kids stop

 

[BurntRubber]

there is a pool at the bottom, it doesnt slide right off


look closely

and enjoy the day

 

[Tork_MoNsTeR]

Youll want to put like another tarp or something under it if its younger kids.... We used to use like carpet or something to put under it.... im not sure how smooth your backyard is but it usually worked pretty well... no advice on stopping... that was always the last thing we thought of....

 

[Django]

Dominus vobiscum.....

Tell the adults to stay off this thing.....

The adult spine is far less resilient and flexible than a child's. Many adults have tried to sue the Wham-o company because they've received severe spinal injuries attempting headers on the Whamo-o Slip-n-slide...

A word to the wise is sufficient.......

D

 

[amtrucker22]

there is a pool at the bottom, it doesnt slide right off


look closely

and enjoy the day

Duh... We are renting the regular slide, but I wanted a homemade slip -n- slide for the kids...

Like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBFipZ8Nl-0


Not like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyYy1VMB_Cg&NR=1

 

[raceram9]

use the shed that sould stop em lol, once they leave the tarp theyslow down pretty quick set it up do some test runs u may not need anything

 

[amtrucker22]

Youll want to put like another tarp or something under it if its younger kids.... We used to use like carpet or something to put under it.... im not sure how smooth your backyard is but it usually worked pretty well... no advice on stopping... that was always the last thing we thought of....

:rofl: :rofl:

 

[raceram9]

and use dish soap

 

[amtrucker22]

and use dish soap

:rock: :rock:

 

[scottstoy]

Just get some black landscape plastic or big role of plastic put sand bags or pungy sticks at the bottom that will stop them.Maybe old mattress?

 

[EMT/SRT]

Coat the plastic slip n slide with baby oil. Soap starts to itch after a while.

 

[EMT/SRT]

We have used this stuff called visqueen. Not sure on the spelling. But it is smooth with baby oil.

http://www.discountvisqueen.com/

 

[amtrucker22]

We have used this stuff called visqueen. Not sure on the spelling. But it is smooth with baby oil.

http://www.discountvisqueen.com/

I will have to look and see if they have that at Home Depot!!!

 

[amtrucker22]

This looked like a hell of a party!!!

http://www.permagrinfilms.com/v-slipnslideparty.html

 

[FerrariTruck]

and use dish soap

i can see kids crying cause they got soap in there eyes

 

[amtrucker22]

i can see kids crying cause they got soap in there eyes

how about baby shampoo!!!:rock: :rock:

 

[LoveThisTruck]

i can see kids crying cause they got soap in there eyes

Ya, that "no tears" baby shampoo stuff would probably work pretty good.

As far as the stopping goes... I think they'll stop before 40 feet:dontknow:

 

[Riff62]

go to home deot get a roll of 20ft wide 6 mil plastic and then stop at the grocery store for about 10 gallons of vegetable oil..that oughta do it..lol

 

[amtrucker22]

go to home deot get a roll of 20ft wide 6 mil plastic and then stop at the grocery store for about 10 gallons of vegetable oil..that oughta do it..lol

This is what I am talking about right here Tomorrow morning I am going to HD and get some supplies and see what I can do. It should be fun either way!

 

[ohiosrt10]

Youll want to put like another tarp or something under it if its younger kids.... We used to use like carpet or something to put under it.... im not sure how smooth your backyard is but it usually worked pretty well... no advice on stopping... that was always the last thing we thought of....

Stopping? That's simple.. cheese graders?



Have fun.. looks like a great time will be had by all!