Gunite Slide

[TulsaKevin]

Talked to the pool designer yesterday, looking at having a grotto with a slide. I do not care for the look of most plastic slides, I really like the gunite slide. The designer all but refuse to design one in. He states that they take more out and replace due to the fact that they tend to me more uncomfortable. My question is, does anyone have a gunite slide and are they happy with it. I do not know if they are all bad, or that the PB does not do a lot so his are not as smooth which leads to them not wanting to place them in.

This part of plan making was fun, we get the plans back on Jan with the cost, I am sure that will be a not so fun meeting.

 

[zethacat]

I have a plastic slide built up with rock around it to make it look nice. It doesn't look quite as nice as a gunite slide, but it's a less expensive choice.

 

[pwrstrk]

I think your slide looks great. The rocks make it.
Oh and the pool looks awesome !

 

[Jabooh1]

I have a plastic slide built up with rock around it to make it look nice. It doesn't look quite as nice as a gunite slide, but it's a less expensive choice and we are happy with it.

This is what I wanted but couldn't convince the wife.

 

[smracing]

Our friends had their slide tiled with a mosaic. It is smooth and looks great.

 

[Twolabs]

We just finished our pool with a gunite slide. However, I haven't had the pleasure of trying it out yet as I'm not too big on hypothermia! However, I can tell by feeling it that its VERY slick and smooth. The company did say that they would need to be acid-washed and refinished when they get a little rough, probably every 4-5 years depending on usage and weather.

Here are a couple of pictures.