Debated on whether or not to do large slide or smaller one Went bigger so my kids can use longer.. But a 7 ft deck is a little high and scary for my 4 yr old... But she loves it! So I guess I'm just an over worried mother... Only reason give it a 4 is because it bent a little where their butts sit before going down. Looks like it won't break.. Just a little flaw I guess.. Other then that, awesome product... But why in the work are plastic slides so expensive..