You can't go wrong with BlastZone inflatables. We ourchased our first one in 2012 and it is still going strong 4 years later. We've done birthday parties, team parties, and regular weekend fun with friends. I decided to buy this one this year because it is lighter than the Pirate Bay one and my kids didn't use the bounce house part of that one anymore. Customer service has been great, shipping was fast, and very easy to get it unboxed and ready for use. Be sure to let completely dry before storing and I recommend storing in a temperature controlled space.