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Outdoor playground
« on: June 17, 2014, 12:34:10 AM »
Looking for a recommendation on an outdoor playground. Anyone have experience buying one?
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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2014, 12:42:42 AM »
I have this Step 2 set. the whole thing was great when my kids were young and now 6 and 7 they still use swings and occasionally the slide, esp with a pool at the bottom, but note that the red shades on top will evaporate/rip within 3 years, the wood on the climbing ladder on the left will rot unless regularly treated (which i didnt do, though u can use that side for a 3rd swing which is better use) and water will collect in the actual plastic hoop. http://www.step2.com/p/Naturally-Playful-Adventure-Lodge-Play-Center
this was pretty easy to assemble, esp compared to the wood sets they have around, though those may be better (anyone have a costco set?)
edit: just realized they now sell this with a rope ladder on the left, smart as the wood didnt last well.

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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2014, 12:51:40 AM »
Looking for a recommendation on an outdoor playground. Anyone have experience buying one?
Amish is the best quality, IMO.

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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2014, 08:37:58 AM »
Amish is the best quality, IMO.
What's the price? Do you know if they can do it in Canada?
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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2014, 08:56:37 AM »
Amish is the best quality, IMO.
You have experience? What does it look like after 5 years?

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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2014, 12:36:01 PM »
how do I get an omish one? where are they sold?

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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2014, 12:39:56 PM »
how do I get an omish one? where are they sold?
my bro in law just got one (or is in the process), officially there is a guy in lakewood that will deal with the Amish for you. He is a drop more money but the advantages are
1) the Amish are hard to get through to (they only answer the phone at 9 am)
2) he guarantees the installation, if for some reason it doesn't fit or work you don't have to pay.

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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2014, 12:40:22 PM »
my bro in law just got one (or is in the process), officially there is a guy in lakewood that will deal with the Amish for you. He is a drop more money but the advantages are
1) the Amish are hard to get through to (they only answer the phone at 9 am)
2) he guarantees the installation, if for some reason it doesn't fit or work you don't have to pay.
Details?
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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2014, 12:41:16 PM »
Details?
I'll call my bil

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(347) 277-2676. Shloime Steinberg
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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2014, 12:54:40 PM »
I'll call my bil

ETA
(347) 277-2676. Shloime Steinberg
Thanks. Does he have an email address?
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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2014, 01:53:07 PM »
Thanks. Does he have an email address?
dont know, this is how he contacted them

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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2014, 02:56:46 PM »


(347) 277-2676. Shloime Steinberg
+1 heard from many ppl that he's highly recommended.

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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2014, 03:21:49 PM »
dont know, this is how he contacted them
He said doesn't really use email.
He's gonna find out if they can deliver to Canada
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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2014, 03:28:46 PM »
Details?
SR Play
Henoch 732-806-0068 henoch@srplay.com
I just used him (delivery guy was Amish), he did a great job. no idea if he delivers to Canada, reach out to him. I got the set that has a twenty year or so warranty, it is not wood so there is no issue with splinters, being warped, etc..

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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2014, 04:11:49 PM »
I just finished dealing with this! For CANADA best bet may just be one from costco. Prob a pain to deal with customs on these.

Amish Has the best name for swing sets.  For wood i know ppl that used Greentree woodworks directly. and cheaper than dealing with lakewood middleman. I called one day in the afternoon and he picked up and sent me a brochure in the mail.

 I wanted vinyl and ordered it from amishdirectplaysets.com and they just fished installation 10 minutes ago and its still standing!
Was the cheapest in vinyl but still quite pricey!

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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2014, 05:05:59 PM »
I just finished dealing with this! For CANADA best bet may just be one from costco. Prob a pain to deal with customs on these.

Amish Has the best name for swing sets.  For wood i know ppl that used Greentree woodworks directly. and cheaper than dealing with lakewood middleman. I called one day in the afternoon and he picked up and sent me a brochure in the mail.

 I wanted vinyl and ordered it from amishdirectplaysets.com and they just fished installation 10 minutes ago and its still standing!
Was the cheapest in vinyl but still quite pricey!
Costco only has one set. Not sure I'm so into it.
B'erech what price are we talking about?
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Re: Outdoor playground
« Reply #16 on: June 17, 2014, 05:06:16 PM »
SR Play
Henoch 732-806-0068 henoch@srplay.com
I just used him (delivery guy was Amish), he did a great job. no idea if he delivers to Canada, reach out to him. I got the set that has a twenty year or so warranty, it is not wood so there is no issue with splinters, being warped, etc..
What set did you get? What was the cost?
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