Blast Zone Rainforest Rapid Bounce House & Water Park – Product Review
The Rainforest Rapids Water Park and Bounce House can be easily set up by an adult. Setup time is less than five minutes and actual inflation time is less than two minutes. Once inflated, the bright colors will catch everyone’s attention. Make no mistake, as good as this inflatable looks, it performs even better.
This jumper has a 16′ x 15′ footprint and requires a flat area of approximately 21′ x 20′ feet. With an 8′ x 8′ bounce area and two slides, the ball pit pool area is often overlooked. This waiting area was perfect for the kids as they entered the bounce house or came off the slides. This area gives the jumper an extra activity to keep playtime organized. This is not wasted space. Kids can enter the bounce house via the entrance ramp. This entrance ramp makes the bounce house more accessible for younger children, making it easier for them to get in and out. The 8′ x 8′ Rainforest Rapids bounce area is large enough for 3-4 gorillas under 12 years of age and under 100 pounds to jump and play. When kids are done jumping, they can head out of the ramp entrance or up any of the slides. Slides can be used wet or dry. If you choose to use the slides wet, the misting kit clips right on top of either slide. While the slides can be used wet or dry, we found that performance was slightly better when used wet. The water made the surface slippery and fast. It is important to note that if you choose to use the Rainforest Rapids wet, you must ensure that the unit is completely dry before storing. This can be accomplished by a combination of the sun and the airflow from the blower. From experience, I recommend keeping the unit inflated until it is completely dry.
Rainforest Rapids has a little bit of everything for every child. The quality and construction are consistent with all Blast Zone inflatables. Blast Zone has the longest warranty in the home bounce house category. Like all Blast Zone inflatables, Rainforest Rapids uses X-Weave and commercial vinyl material to ensure the highest quality. The Rainforest Rapids features:
*Dimensions: 16′ wide x 15′ long x 8′ high
o Rebound Floor Dimensions: 8′ wide x 8′ long
o Large Slide Dimensions: 3′ wide x 8′ long
* Weight without blower: 95 lbs.
* 3 Slides
* Carrying case
* Includes: blower, stakes and patch kit
* Number of gorillas – 1-3 children
* Weight Capacity – 300 lbs.
* Wet and dry use
* Not for commercial use
* Warranty
o Hammock: 90 days free from defects in materials and workmanship
o Blower – 1 year free of manufacturing defects
* Phthalate free
* CPSIA compliant
Rainforest Rapids is the best inflatable for children. It offers jumps, slides, wet or dry with a ball pool. I recommend this inflatable to families who are interested in having a slide and water slide combo. No need to have multiple units when Rainforest Rapids can meet both needs.