I have a nice slope in the back yard, suitable for a slide. Does anyone have any useful info, please?
Bill
Depends a bit on how much work you want... (i.e. get a functional slide quick, or a project to make something nice)
For a quick and durable sliding surface, a bit of phonolic coated ply would be good (its the kind of stuff they make lorry beds from). You can get it textured for grip, or smooth like Formica.
For a more "crafted" slide, then a series of curved ribs between two side formers (1x6 or 1x8 PAR), and then plank like a boat (although without overlaps) using narrow strips ripped off the side of a plank of hardwood. Sand it all very smooth and varnish with yacht varnish or similar.
IMHO stainless steel. Second would be HDPE.
These are called 'embankment slides' and you can buy them from playground suppliers to fit to your embankment
Steeline are in Sheffield
They may be 'silly money' (aimed at public sector procurement) though.
If you can get it big/cheap enough the yellow pipe used for gas mains could be used for a tunnel slide or sliced into 1/2 or 1/3 cylinder segments.
Shorter plastic slides for fitting to your own tower or embankment aren't too expensive.
Owain
I remember going to Wicksteed park a few (ahem!) years ago
Public liability insurance was my first thought.
Brian
That's easy, don't allow the public to use it, I doubt Bill's grandchildren will sue him!
Even if they did, most household insurance would cover injuries to visitors.
SteveW
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