Now here is a toy that allows you to convert your regular backyard into a fantastic afternoon of play for the kids.
Gravity rides have always been a source of great fun for the old as well as the young. There is something to be said about the sensation of falling back down to earth — it triggers the happy meter in many of us, especially in the children who have no preconceived fears about heights or distaste for amusement type rides in general.
The Little Tikes Endless Adventures Easy Store Large Slide promises to provide the children with hours and hours of fun. The slide itself is five feet long and can be easily assembled and positioned wherever you need it. When not is use, this slide folds away without requiring any tools. When folded, it is compact and facilitates easy transport and storage. Truly a great slide that doesn’t have to adorn your yard all year long, and can be called upon on a moment’s notice when loads of sliding fun are needed.
When deployed, the unit sports a wide base and steps designed for stability. Children are able to climb the steps, while practicing their balance and body coordination. The grips/handles on the top of the stairs enable the children to balance while they position themselves properly on the slide. The pieces of this slide toy is made of durable plastic, and as such may be easily cleaned with water or wipes.
Despite its relative length, the slide may also be placed indoors if you wish. Kids often find other uses for this slide, such as watching TV or playing games while seated atop the slide.
This slide is designed for children ages two to six years. It is complemented by other toys in Little Tike’s Endless Adventures line of products. It measures 38.25 by 60 by 38 inches.
Parents are pleased that they were able to transition into this slide when their children outgrew the smaller Endless Adventures Jr Play Slide. They also noted the durability factor, and that their respective slides have stood the test of time, being the toy-of-choice for numerous parties and events throughout the year. And some even praised its ability to consume the excess energy that all kids seem to have, leading to more consistent sleeping at night, as they end up tired from a day’s worth of sliding fun.
Owners also praise the slide’s ability to be located indoor in addition to outdoor spaces. That means, during winter, or when the weather is not cooperating, they are able to bring the slide inside the house, where the festivities can continue for the kids. It’s hard to argue with a toy that big that provides year-round entertainment.
Adults too get some entertainment out of watching the little ones taking turns riding the slide during family get-togethers, irrespective of the season. Some praise its ability to provide some indoor winter fun.
Some parents have expressed some concern about the assembly of the product, noting that some components have an extraordinarily tight fit that makes it difficult to piece the thing together in a snap. Others have made suggestions regarding the assembly process to make the whole experience go better. Still others advocate a bit of prepping (very light sanding) of some of the pieces to make the assembly go smoother. It is not a necessary step to assemble the slide, but many suggest that it does help. No matter the approach, in the end the toy was built and the entertainment value followed.
Owners feel that the Endless Adventures Easy Store Large Slide provides the right amount of steepness in the right place, has good sturdy steps, provides year-round indoor and outdoor entertainment value, and can be neatly put away, out of sight, when not in use. This combination of features, coupled with the fact that the slide is complemented by other toys in the Little Tikes Endless Adventures series, makes this toy a very compelling purchase for those in the market for a portable toy slide.