I bought this for the Fourth of July to help entertain my boys and their cousins. It was worth it and the kids spent most of the week outside playing on the slide. Even after getting changed back into regular clothes they would find themselves back on the slide and soaking wet. Six boys ages from 4 to 12 all played together on it without any issues. They rough housed and had multiple at the top often. It was staked down and we used a tarp underneath. It was very sturdy and was great entertainment for the week. We are drying it completely out to put away so that it hopefully lasts for a long time.