Water slide are the best way to enjoy an afternoon birthday party or special event. Okay lets say it! THEY ARE FUN! From grandparents to children everyone will want to go down the water slide at least once. This is the only time the parents will let them go crazy outside, so take full advantage of it.
While this are FUN you still must follow certain rules to insure a safe water slide party. The list below is some simple but important rules to keep in mind when planning a water slide party.
1. Insurance
You would think that all party rental companies carry insurance, but this is not true. This is the first thing you should be asking when you are shopping for your water slide attraction. Not only this, but it is important to make sure that the particular water slide you’re renting is covered. Some companies advertise their insurance policies, but those policies only cover certain water slides. If someone is injured while at your party and the inflatable party rental company is not insured you could be facing large financial settlements.
2. The Age of the Water slide
A water slide can only hold up to so many excited kiddos and sometimes their parents before it start to fail. Slides seems can start to fade and come loose at the seems. This is not only an aesthetic problem but a safety issue. When you see companies advertising 6-8 year old water slides you should consider another company with newer equipment. They will look a lot nicer for your party. Put this question high on your list when water slide shopping.
3. Disinfecting
This should go without saying, but it is our experience that never every water slide company cleans and sanitizes their units after use. Kids in the summer times are always putting in their hands and feet where they shouldn't be, so make sure to keep this question in mind when renting a water slide. You don’t want your guest to have an infection after leaving your party because the water slide was not cleaned properly. If you notice that a water slide is dirty when the company delivers it you could refuse it or spray it down with a bottle of Lysol. (Delivering dirty equipment is unacceptable)
4. Solutions for the Heat
Water slides are a great way to beat the heat. Sliding into a pool in 90 degree weather is a refreshing way to spend the afternoon. Unlike bounce houses which the kids get very hot in the summer time, water slides can be played on without ever having to take a break and cool down.
5. Supervision
Water slides should be supervised at all times to insure the safety of all children. They are great fun for the whole family, but they are not babysitters while parents run other errands. Never let smaller kids and bigger kids play slide at the same time. Break them up into groups! Never slide down head first as serious injury can offer. Keep a close eye on the water slide and kids and don’t let your event be ruined because the lack of supervision.
6. Rules for the Water slide
This goes with number 5! Supervise the water slide at all times. We have put together a small list to follow when playing on your inflatable unit.
1. No teenagers or adults on the water slide with the little ones.
2. No shoes on the water slide. (i.e. hard soles = damage to the water slide and to other kids)
3. Slide feet first! Sliding head first into pools is not recommended.
4. NO SILLY STRING!!!!! (This will permanently damage the water slide)
Etc., etc., etc. You’ll know the rules that will work best for your party-goers.
When you reserve your inflatable water slide you may want to check with your Destin Water Slide Rental store to see if you need to provide anything. They should provide everything you will need for a successful event, but if you don’t have a power source you may want to rent a generator. DO THEY DELIVER? Water slides are very heavy and unless you are use to rolling, unrolling and then rerolling after the party you should leave the delivery up to the experts. Party rental experts know how to install a water slide correctly and you can enjoy the party without worrying about if you set it up correctly. Ask these questions, so you don’t have any glitches or surprises the day of the party!
