How to Choose the Right Size about Dry Slides vs Water Slides?
When customers shop for inflatable slides on EastJump, the fastest way to pick the right model is:
- Choose the slide type (Dry Slide vs Water Slide)
- Use “Product Tags” to filter by height range (ft)
This guide explains the two slide categories and how to use the Product Tag size groups to quickly find the best match for your space, audience, and event style.
1) Start with the correct category
- Inflatable Slide (Dry Slide) – no water required, great for all seasons, indoor/outdoor events, and rental fleets.
Category link: https://www.eastjump.com/c/c9010103-inflatable-slide/ - Inflatable Water Slide – connects to water (spray/mist, splash area, pool, etc.), best for summer, outdoor events, and high “wow” factor.
Category link: https://www.eastjump.com/c/c9010104-inflatable-water-slide/
Tip: After opening a category page, scroll down to the Product Tags section. Click a tag to filter models by height range.
2) Water Slides: Choose by height (Product Tags)
12–15ft Small Water Slide
Best for: backyards, small parties, younger kids, schools with limited space.
Why customers choose it: smaller footprint, easy setup, budget-friendly, low space requirements.
Shop this tag: 12–15ft small water slide
16–21ft Medium Water Slide
Best for: rental companies (core summer inventory), community events, school fun days, customers who want stronger visual impact and faster throughput.
How to decide: If the customer wants “summer attraction + water play + bigger slide lane,” start here.
Shop this tag: 16–21ft medium water slide
22–24ft Large Water Slide
Best for: big outdoor events, festivals, larger rental fleets, customers targeting premium rentals and higher ticket value.
Why it works: taller, more eye-catching, stronger photo/video marketing effect—often a “headline unit” at events.
Shop this tag: 22–24ft large water slide
3) Dry Slides: Choose by height (Product Tags)
16–21ft Medium Dry Slide
Best for: all-season rentals, schools, indoor venues, locations where water isn’t practical.
Why customers choose it: reliable year-round use, flexible for different event types, often a “safe” first slide size for rental operators.
Shop this tag: 16–21ft medium dry slide
27–43ft Huge Dry Slide
Best for: large event companies, amusement venues, festivals, operators needing maximum attraction power.
What to consider: requires more space, more planning for transport/setup, and typically more staffing for busy events.
Shop this tag: 27–43ft huge dry slide
4) A simple “customer checklist” to pick the right slide
- Event type: backyard party, school event, community day, festival, commercial venue?
- Water access: do you have a stable water source and drainage? If not, choose a Dry Slide.
- Space limits: check length/width/height limits (trees, wires, indoor ceilings).
- Age group: younger kids vs teens/adults—bigger users usually need bigger slide sizes.
- Business goal: “high-frequency rental workhorse” (often 16–21ft) vs “premium wow unit” (22–24ft water / 27–43ft dry).
5) The fastest way to shop on EastJump (recommended path)
- Open the right category: Dry Slides or Water Slides
- Scroll to Product Tags and click your height range
- On product pages, focus on: Size (L×W×H), weight, lane layout (single/double), and water features (pool/spray)
- If you’re unsure, send us your available space and user age range—we’ll recommend the best height range and models.
Dry Slides category: https://www.eastjump.com/c/c9010103-inflatable-slide/
Water Slides category: https://www.eastjump.com/c/c9010104-inflatable-water-slide/
Quick tip for rental companies: Many operators start with the 16–21ft size range as a core inventory segment, then add 22–24ft water slides or 27–43ft huge dry slides to increase visibility and rental value.