If you are the owner of an inflatable rental business, chances are you are in the market for a new inflatable water slide, a bonce house, an obstacle course or more every new season. Mostly, all your assets may be in a good shape for at least one more season. But there will always be some that will need replacing.



Frequent renting out, the fading vibrance of the blow up water slide, too many repairs are some signs that your item needs to be replaced. As someone who has been in the field, you possibly know all too well which kind of water slide to choose.

However, if you are a budding entrepreneur, this article will help you see the difference between a commercial water slide and a consumer water slide. It will further help you make an informed decision regarding the purchase. Remember, the inflatables are essential assets for your business and will be rented out many times. You want something that can withstand the abuse with all the jumping and climbing.

Consumer grade water slides are owned by families to enjoy in the backyards or lawns of their houses. Commercial grade water slides, on the other hand, are owned by rental business owners and are rented out multiple times for many events.

Here is a list of differences between commercial water slides and consumer water slides.

1.Material
Consumer grade water slides are mostly made with oxford cloth fabric. It is the best kind of fabric for making water slides for homes. They are not coated with PVC and miss a strong base fabric which is alright since they aren’t used for commercial purposes.

Commercial water slides on the other hand, are made of 18 ounce commercial grade PVC that is coated with vinyl. They have high resistance to being beaten down and are therefore a great choice for commercial purposes.

2.Size
Consumer water flies can measure from about 3 feet to 15 feet long. Commercial water slides can be from 10 feet to 80 feet long.

3.Number of riders
About 2 to 4 participants can be in a consumer water slide at the same time, without damaging the unit.
In a commercial slide, about 10 to 12 participants can be in the slide at the same time. This number could vary if the slide is bigger in size.

4.Life of the inflatable
A consumer water slide can last up to 1 year. This means it easily lasts one good season.
Commercial water slides lasts from about 3 to 5 years. This is considerably a good life span for an inflatable that will be rented out multiple times.

5.Warranty
Warranty on a consumer water slide can vary from seller to seller. Generally, they come with a limited warranty that lasts about 3 months.
Consumer water slides are known to come with about 1.5 to 3 years of warranty. This is quite significant.

6.Business purpose
Consumer water slides are not meant for inflatable rental companies. They are made for residential purposes.
Commercial water slides are the best choice for a rental business companies.