Perfect for kids under 8, inflates in minutes for hours of fun. As long as you  wipe it dry, should last for years. We put foam mats under the slide landing for soft landing for kids. Slide is more fun with water. Bounce house entry is on the pool side so kids don't have to step out. Just wish power cord for the blower was longer. Ordering a water pump to flush out the water so we don't waste it and use for plants.