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Can other people use it at the beach?

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Yes, other people will likely want to use it if you are using it in public. If you are not comfortable with it, you should save it for when you are not in public.

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What if I just have a tarp?

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Works just fine! Cut it in half, then duct tape it and run water down it.

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How do I get bugs off a Slip n Slide?

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Use a hose to wash them away.

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Are the plastic sheets durable enough to be reused?

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The plastic sheets are most likely durable, but it mainly depends on the thickness, flexibility and durability of the sheet.

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What happens if I fall?

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Fall where, off the end? Add a mini pool and the end or have it end at the sea. Off the side? Use the second method to build a reinforced slide.

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Do you need water going down the slide all the time, or can you wet it and just top it off when needed?

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It depends, but it would be better to have the water constantly going, so you don't have to go back and forth.

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What should we do if we are on water restrictions?

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Most cities restrict water on certain days. Try to make the slide on the day you are allowed to use water. You can also purchase gallon (3.8 liters) or two from the store; you only need a little water for this.

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Will I still be able to do a slip and slide when I have stitches in?

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It is not recommended, as you could rip the stitches out. You should wait until your stitches are removed before using the slip and slide.

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Can I just use a tarp and a large rock to hold it in place?

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No, I wouldn't do this. Using a tarp is fine, but the large rock could be hazardous to people when they slide down the tarp.

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Can you use trash bags and duck tape for this?

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It is do recommended to use trash bags unless you and/or the people you are doing this with are very careful. You can get rug burns if you don't add enough water or if you jerk to the side while on the slide.

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