We love this slide. It is just perfect for our family's needs. However, I feel there is no way it should be advertised for up to 250 LBS. I weigh 120 and it buckles when I slide down it. That being said, it is pretty narrow and my butt hardly fits in the slide, so basically I don't know many people who weigh 250 LBS and have a narrow enough back side to use it anyway. We may reinforce it evenytally for safety's sake, but again it is perfect for us right now. We absolutely could not be happier and would definitely purchase from Wayfair again...how can you beat the free shipping. You CAN'T!