Overview
For high end residential spaces or commercial uses, the SR Smith Vortex water Slide is a good choice. It’s Vortex’ top of the line swimming pool slide and would look good in any big backyard. And of course, children will have fun on it too.
There are a few choices you need to make when you buy the Vortex Slide by Sr Smith. First, you need to decide whether to have a ladder or spiral staircase. You also need to decide whether to get an open or closed Flume.
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S R Smith Vortex Pool Slide Specifications
Available in two different colors: note: the color shade may vary due to different color resolutions of computers
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Sr Smith Vortex Pool Slides Dimensions
The height of the Vortex Pool Slide is 10′ 7″ (7’6″ to the seat). It has a 19′ long flume that’s 32 inches wide. It weighs over 325 pounds.
Required Deck Space:
- 9’2″ x 11’4″ (with staircase)
- 9′ x 9′ (with ladder)
- Maximum weight capacity of 325 lbs.
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Shipping Info:
The package arrive in two pallets with a combined shipping weight of 1350-1860 lbs. The pallets measure (may vary depending on where you buy it from) 57″L x 128″W x 72″H for the first pallet and 39″L x 150″W x 48″H for the second pallet.
Model Nos. And Weights
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Open Flume With Ladder, Blue | 695-209-13 | 1350 lbs |
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Open Flume With Ladder, Gray Granite | 695-209-124 | 1350 lbs |
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Closed Flume with ladder, Blue | 695-209-23 | 1500 lbs |
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Closed Flume with Ladder, Gray Granite | 695-209-224 | 1500 lbs |
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Open Flume with Staircase, Blue | 695-209-33 | 1710 lbs |
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Open Flume with Staircase, Gray Granite | 695-209-324 | 1710 lbs |
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Closed flume with staircase, Blue | 695-209-43 | 1860 lbs |
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Closed flume with staircase, Gray Granite | 695-209-424 | 1860 lbs |
The Ladders
The ladders are enclosed for maximum safety. They’re shaped in a semi circular hybrid made of HDPE weather slip resistant surface. The steps are spaced 7.5 inches and 9 inches deep.
The Flume
The flume is made of roto-molded polyethylene. It is 19-foot long and has a 360 degree corsksrew style. This can be either closed or open.
S R Smith Vortex Slide Pictures
Here are some pictures of the SR Smith Vortex slide for inground pools.
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Vortex Pool Slide Best Price
We’ve scoured the web and found these different places to buy S R smith Vortex pool slide at the best price. The price can range from $13000 to $18,000 so it’s well-worth it to visit these places. Some of these shops also offer monthly payment so worth checking all of them out to see if you qualify. (as of April 2014 – price tends to go up towards the summer season)
Sr Smith Vortex Slide Videos
Now see the Sr Smith Vortex Water Slides for inground pools in videos.
Here’s the first promotional video giving you a clearer picture of what you get when you buy the Sr Smith Vortex Slide. A 360 degree look.
Now if you need some info on how difficult/easy it is to install the slide, here’s a video that details exactly how the Vortex Pool slide is installed (hint: it needs more than 1 person)