12 - 16 Ft Water Slides
Full-size inflatable water slides start here. The 12-16 Ft collection is the shortest tier in our full-size lineup, built for operators buying a first unit, adding a lighter second-truck slide, or filling out a fleet with an affordable, easy-to-store size. Rather than one theme, this collection spans dozens of our in-house designs, including Blue Crush, Purple Crush, Jurassic, pirate, and licensed-style character looks, so you shop by height and format first and pick a theme second.
Every unit is built the same way regardless of size: 15 oz. lead-free PVC vinyl, reinforced seams, and construction meant to survive weekend-after-weekend bookings rather than a single backyard event. Sizing up later? Move to our 18 Ft, 22 Ft, or 23-43 Ft collections as your route grows. Need a standalone slip lane instead of a full slide? Check Slip & Slides, or browse Toddlers and Juniors for scaled-down units built for younger guests.
Stock the 12-16 Ft tier for:
- Backyard birthday parties and small home bookings where a 22-43 ft flagship would overwhelm the yard
- School carnivals, church events, and neighborhood block parties with tighter setup space
- A second or third unit that keeps a route running when bigger slides are already booked
- A lower price point for operators building their first few units of inventory
Choose the Right Format
Lane count and pool style change what a 12-16 ft slide can book, even within one theme.
- Single-lane, inflatable pool (SL IP) - the lightest configuration, sliding into a small catch pool with no slip lane. 16 Jurassic Jr. SL IP Water Slide is a straightforward example.
- Single-lane with slip lane (SL SP) - adds a slip-and-slide run for a higher booking rate without a bigger footprint. See the 15 Blue Crush SL SP Water Slide, 12 Purple Crush SL SP Water Slide, and 15 Pirate SL SP Water Slide.
- Dual-lane (DL SP / DL IP) - the widest format at this height, good for side-by-side racing on a still-compact slide. See the 15 Blue Crush DL SP Water Slide and 15 Mega Blocks DL SP Water Slide.
- 12 ft units - the shortest slides in this tier, such as the 12 Blue Crush SL SP Water Slide, suited to compact trailers and pack-and-go routes.
- Character themes - including the 16 Unicorn SL SP Water Slide and looks like Wicked Ursula and Taste the Rainbow.
- Junior-scaled novelty slides - smaller pieces like Lil' Kahuna and the Lil' Tides Slide series, sized for toddler and young-child bookings.
What to Consider Before Adding a 12-16 Ft Slide
- Space: the smallest full-size footprint we sell; most units ship in one piece, but confirm dimensions on the product page.
- Blower horsepower: a single blower usually runs a unit this size, though horsepower varies by lane count - blowers are sold separately.
- State certification: select units carry New Jersey or Pennsylvania certification, noted on the product page.
- What's included: in-stock units ship from our California and Texas warehouses with stakes, a transport bag, and a one-year limited warranty.
- Financing: spread the cost over monthly payments through our approved financing partners.