I bought a different brand water slide several years ago, and the kids really liked it, so I knew when I saw this one it was going to be a big hit. The first one that I bought wasn't as good quality as the Blast Zone, and it didn't hold up very well. I can tell that we will be using this one for several summers to come. I have also learned along the way that it is a good idea to put a tarp down under slide to keep it clean, and to help with putting it away. Also, I I bought a wheelbarrow to use moving the slide when we are done using. I just dry it out really good, get it rolled up with the tarp under it, and I roll it into the wheelbarrow to move to my garage. The slide is stored in the wheelbarrow until I am ready to take it out again. This works really well, and I am able to do it by myself, and I am a 62 year old grammy. Don't let the size scare you from buying, it's not that hard to put away, and you will miss out in a lot of fun if you don't buy this slide. We Love It.