Comparison Kettler 8326-100 vs Kettler 5031-000

The shape of the descent — that is, the chute along which the child slides down.

— Direct. The name "straight" in this case is very conditional: such slides can have both a completely straight descent and a chute with slight bends that do not really affect the riding experience. Anyway, this shape allows you to accelerate faster than the wavy one, and the slides themselves are simple and inexpensive.

— Wavy. Descents with characteristic bends — "waves" — along the entire length. Usually there are 2 – 3 such waves; thanks to them, the descent becomes more exciting and "extreme", but at the same time quite safe. And in some models, riding feels like going down several slides in a row, which makes the slide even more interesting. On the other hand, the wavy shape does not allow you to accelerate much — at high speed you can hurt the “soft spots”.

— Curved. This category includes all slopes, the shape of which (when viewed from above) differs from a straight line. Such a gutter may be bent to the right or left, have an S-shape, and the like. Either way, the curved chute provides extra fun; in addition, with the same length of the entire slide, the length of the descent is greater than in the classical model. The disadvantage of this option is traditional — a relatively high price.

The maximum weight that the slide is designed for. In this case, the total load is indicated — the weight of all children on the hill. Therefore, if the product is bought for several people, it is necessary to take this moment into account and, if necessary, establish the rule “climb one at a time”. And anyway, you must not violate the weight restrictions: this can lead to breakage and injury, and even if the “accident” did not happen immediately, it can happen at any time due to off-design load.

— Water effect. The ability to connect a water supply system to the slide — for wetting the descent. This wetting makes it easier to glide, providing additional fun and comfort (including in the form of cooling in hot weather). For a number of reasons, only slides with a slide made of plastic are equipped with a water effect (see below).

— Basketball hoop. Traditional basketball hoop. Usually, this is a "children's" version of the ring — a smaller diameter, at a low height. However, it is this kind of equipment that often proves to be optimal for young basketball fans.

— House. The presence of a small platform under the hill, where the child can climb and fully hide, imagining that he is in a real house.

— Swing. A traditional swing is a swinging seat on a suspension, usually installed next to a slide. By purchasing a slide with this function, the buyer actually receives a 2 in 1 model. However it is worth noting that most slides with swings belong to the younger age category — for older children it is more convenient to select both separately.

— Two drops. The presence of two slopes near the hill allows two children to ride it at the same time; such models are especially convenient in situations where there are a lot of people who want to ride. And in some models, slopes may vary in height, sha...pe, etc.

— Modular design. The modular design assumes that the slide is assembled from separate modules for various purposes, which can be easily connected to each other, and in many models, you can also choose the composition and location of the modules used at your discretion. Thanks to this, the assembly and disassembly of the slide is noticeably simplified, and in the second case, it becomes possible to customize the structure at your discretion, for example, choose the relative position of the descent and stairs, remove the second descent (see above) and install a side instead of it, etc. (specific features vary by model). Some modular slides can even connect with each other to form a single play complex.

— Adjustment of height of descent. The ability to change the height of the descent, in fact — the slope of the gutter. Usually, this function is found in slides for the younger age category, and the adjustment range is relatively small — up to several tens of centimeters. However, given the small size of such slides, the inclination of the chute at different height settings varies quite markedly. This allows you to choose the best option depending on the age and preferences of the baby.

The main material used in the design of the descent of the slide, to be more precise, the material of the surface on which the descending child rides (the sides can be made of another material).

— Plastic. Inexpensive and at the same time very practical material. Plastic easily takes on almost any shape and colour, which is very important for children's products; at the same time, it is light, safe, does not corrode and does not particularly “cool” the skin even in very cool weather. Plastic slopes can be equipped with a water effect. The strength and reliability of this material is somewhat lower than that of metal — however, it is quite sufficient for use for the intended purpose, including and outdoors (especially since manufacturers can use massive thick parts, hardened plastics, etc.). As a result, the vast majority of modern children's slides have a plastic slide.

— Metal. The main advantages of metal compared to popular plastic (see above) are high strength and reliability. On the other hand, this material is heavier, less versatile, more expensive and not as pleasant to the touch — the metal surface can “cool” the skin, and in hot weather it can even burn. As a result, practically the only area of application for metal slides is street slides, for which reliability is more important than the disadvantages described.

— Tree. The mate...rial, which is considered the most "natural", is also very pleasant to the touch and looks good. On the other hand, wood has no key practical advantages over plastic, but costs much more. Therefore, wooden slopes are not particularly popular.

The total length of the inclined chute of the slide. The longer this length, the more interesting and exciting the descent will be. On the other hand, this indicator significantly affects the dimensions of the structure — not only in length, but also in height. In addition, short slopes are considered optimal for small children. These points must be considered when choosing.