We compared many products before deciding on the Pirate Blaster. We couldn't be happier. The quality of the materials are excellent and the product looks like it will last for a long time. Our kids love it and we feel that they are very safe playing in it which makes it easy to recommend to others. We haven't hooked up the water to it yet, but will as soon as the weather warms up...looking for the kids to love it even more then.