Don’t Let Christmas Be the Reason You Miss Another Summer
Every year, we speak with families who wish they had started earlier.
Not because they were too late to want a slide – but because the slide they wanted was no longer available in time for the summer they had been looking forward to.
The Mistake Most Families Make
Most families don’t decide against a pool slide.
They simply decide to think about it later.
When people start thinking about a pool slide, they often tell themselves:
“We’ll look at that later.”
It sounds sensible.
After all, there are plenty of other things to think about first:
✓ Finishing the pool
✓ Landscaping
✓ Outdoor furniture
✓ Fencing
✓ Lighting
✓ Deciding how the backyard will come together
So the slide gets pushed further down the list.
The problem?
By the time many families decide they’re ready, they’re joining the queue behind hundreds of other families who had exactly the same idea.
Families Who Planned Ahead Usually Tell Us The Same Thing
Most people don’t think about a pool slide until the weather starts warming up.
The families who get the best outcome usually think about it much earlier.
Not because they need it immediately.
Because they want to be ready when they do.
By planning ahead, they can:
✓ Secure their preferred slide
✓ Choose their preferred delivery month
✓ Avoid seasonal rushes
✓ Spread payments over time if they choose
✓ Relax knowing everything is organised
Many tell us the same thing afterwards:
“We’re glad we didn’t leave it until the last minute.”
A real Australian backyard. Nothing fancy. Just a pool that’s used a lot more than it used to be.
Remember When Your Pool Was The Place Everyone Wanted To Be?
Most pools go through the same cycle.
When they’re new, they’re exciting.
The kids want to be in them every day.
Friends come over.
The pool becomes the centre of everything.
Weekends revolve around the backyard.
Then gradually, without anyone really noticing, things change.
The pool is still there.
But it gets used less often.
The excitement fades.
And before long, it’s just another feature in the backyard.
The families who get the most value from their pool usually find ways to bring that excitement back again.
The goal isn’t just to own a pool. It’s to create reasons to use it.
Why So Many Families Keep Putting It Off
It’s rarely because they don’t want one.
Most families simply assume there will always be plenty of time later.
They’ll look into it after winter.
After the landscaping is finished.
After the next holiday.
After things settle down.
But that’s exactly what most people think.
The challenge is that many families are thinking exactly the same thing.
The most popular slides are often reserved long before they’re needed.
By the time many families decide they’re ready, they’re joining the back of the queue rather than the front.
Most people don’t miss out because they waited too long. They miss out because they assumed they had more time.
What Families Typically Invest
Before most families start thinking about a pool slide, they naturally wonder one thing.
“How much does a pool slide cost?”
The answer depends on the model, your location and the delivery requirements.
Most families invest somewhere between $8,000 and $13,000 including GST and delivery.
When viewed purely as a product, that can sound like a significant investment.
But most families aren’t comparing a pool slide to another toy.
They’re comparing it to getting more enjoyment from an asset they’ve already spent tens of thousands of dollars building.
Many tell us they wish they’d done it sooner.
Not because it would have been cheaper.
Because they would have enjoyed it sooner.
And because they would have had more time to plan around their preferred delivery date.
For many families, the question isn’t what the slide costs. It’s how much more enjoyment they get from the pool they already own.
How The Queue Works
Our slides are made in the USA and shipped to Australia in batches throughout the year.
Some families order months before they need their slide.
Others order when construction of their pool is only just beginning.
Why?
Because reserving a slide and needing a slide are often two very different dates.
When stock arrives, pre-orders are generally allocated first.
The earlier a family joins the queue, the earlier their position is secured.
That doesn’t mean they need delivery immediately.
It simply means their place is already reserved.
Reserving your place in the queue doesn’t mean you need your slide today. It simply means it’s there when you do.
Families who wait until they need their slide are often hoping stock is available at exactly the right time.
Sometimes it is.
Sometimes the next shipment has already been fully allocated.
The earlier a family joins the queue, the more flexibility they usually have available to them.
Questions We’re Often Asked
If you’re still wondering about something, these are the questions we’re asked most often.
No.
Many families reserve their slide months before they actually need it.
Some are still building their pool.
Others are landscaping or planning future renovations.
Reserving your place in the queue and taking delivery are often two very different dates.
That’s completely fine.
Many families reserve their slide first and continue doing their research afterwards.
If you find a better price on the same slide within 7 days of ordering, we’ll match it.
This allows you to secure your place without worrying that you’ve acted too early.
Most families aren’t.
Many choose to secure their slide and then finalise the balance closer to delivery.
Interest-free options are also available for approved applicants.
It depends on stock availability and when shipments arrive from the USA.
Some slides are available immediately.
Others may already be allocated to families who reserved them earlier.
This is why many pool owners prefer to organise their slide well before they need it.
Most people are surprised how little space many slides actually require.
If you’re unsure, simply send us a photo of your pool and we’ll happily provide guidance.
That’s a personal decision.
What many families tell us is that their pool gets used far more often afterwards.
The slide often becomes the reason children, grandchildren, friends and visitors spend more time around the pool.
For many people, it’s less about the slide itself and more about what it does for the pool they already own.
Because they don’t want timing to decide what’s available.
Most people don’t mind waiting.
What they dislike is being ready and discovering the slide they wanted has already been allocated elsewhere.
Yes.
We always have stock either available or arriving.
However, many incoming slides are already reserved before they arrive.
That’s why pre-ordering is so popular with families who want certainty.
The best time is usually well before you need it.
Not because you need delivery immediately.
Because securing your place early gives you the greatest flexibility, the widest choice and the least stress.
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So, When Is The Best Time To Order?
The honest answer?
Usually earlier than most people think.
Not because you need your slide immediately.
Not because anyone is trying to pressure you.
Simply because planning ahead gives you more options.
More flexibility.
More choice.
And less chance of finding yourself at the back of the queue when you’re finally ready.
The families who seem most relaxed about the whole process usually have one thing in common.
They secured their place.
Chose their preferred delivery timing.
Then got on with life knowing everything was already taken care of.
Many families tell us they never regretted ordering early. They only wished they’d done it sooner.
The Best Time To Start Planning Isn't When You Need A Slide
If you’d like to see what’s possible for your pool, simply send us a photo and we’ll point you in the right direction.
No pressure. No obligation.
Just friendly advice from people who’ve been helping Australian families enjoy their pools for over 20 years.
A quick photo is usually all we need to tell you which models are likely to fit and what your options might be.
Whether you’re planning for this summer, next summer, or a pool that’s still being built, starting early simply gives you more options.