subject: Mountaineer Gorilla Playsets Product Review [print this page] Author: Swing Set Specialist Author: Swing Set Specialist
Built out of the same quality as the entire Gorilla Playsets line, the Mountaineer is one of only three swing sets to offer two slides. This beautiful swing set has all the bells and whistles that kids dream of and parents can afford. This playground requires approximately 33' x 22' as a necessary safety zone. The actual dimensions of the playset is 23' x 12' and sits at 11' in height. All activities center around the fort area. The fort area provides just over 24 square feet and sits 5' above the ground. The fort can be accessed by the angled safety ladder, ramp entry with rope or the rope climbing ladder. Once in the fort, your kids can exit the way they came up or choose one of the two slides to race down. Your kids will find the tic tac toe panel and telescope under the tongue and grove wood roof. The deck provides cover for both the sand box and picnic table. On those hot summer days, kids can take a lunch break at the picnic table to get out of the sun. Off of the play deck, the Mountaineer provides a 3 position swing beam. This playset comes standard with to belt swings and a trapeze bar. These standard accessories can be swapped out for any other Gorilla swing or trapeze.
While this swing set has all the accessories any child would want, lets not forget that this is an investment and parents need to make sure they are not only getting a safe playground but a good value. With every Gorilla Playset you get the highest quality ready to assemble swing set. If this style playground was purchased from a local distributor and set up by that distributor, the price would be double. Gorilla rewards those who are willing to spend the time to assemble their swingset. Key structural points to know about all Gorilla Playsets. The up right posts are poly coated 4" x 4" wood. The swing beam, also made of poly coated wood, is 4" x 6" construction making this a very sturdy beam. Quality materials make this a safe swing set for your kids.
Assembly time can range from 10 to 12 hours. This is a big task but very doable for parents of all skill levels. As always, it is extremely important to follow the directions and stay organized while unpacking the package. Knowing where all the parts and pieces are will make the entire process smoother.
The bottom line is the Mountaineer is one of the premier ready to assemble swingsets sold. If slides are your kids favorite feature then look no farther. You will not find a better valued swing set with two slides sold. Gorilla does a wonderful job in designing fun and safe activity centers with their playsets.About the Author: