The Aquaglide Aquapark products of today are the culmination of years of experience and are designed to inspire hours of creative free play. Users are able to entertain themselves, so less staff is required to oversee organized activities. And with a multitude of styles, layouts, and features, our motivation for creating a better aquapark comes from the feedback we receive from our valued customers who use the products.

Duratex is the best quality material for commercial aquaparks—period. Aquaglide works directly with material suppliers to develop exclusive, purpose-built materials. Aquaglide’s product range offers the most refined, technologically superior materials on the market. These superior materials are then combined with cutting-edge construction techniques to ensure the durability and functionality required for a commercial setting. For example, Aquaglide seams are hot air-welded, not glued. And our premium Duratex material allows a thicker coating of PVC, which results in higher-quality welds for improved durability and airtightness.

Commercial aquapark products are subjected to extreme abuse from toes, heels, knees, and elbows. They also must endure daily air pressure extremes caused by thermal expansion from the sun. Aquaglide’s High Pressure (HP) Technology material uses high-quality drop-stitch construction that withstands an internal pressure of up to 20 psi (1.4 bar) without damage. Aquaglide uses the HP material at a very acceptable working pressure of 5 psi (0.35 bar). That’s 15 psi lower than its maximum internal pressure, which means durability is never an issue. Another advantage of our HP material is that it offers a smooth, flat, low-profile platform that’s much easier to board from the water and a better option than rope and step-style boarding ladders. Since low-profile boarding platforms are located throughout Aquaglide Aquaparks, users don’t have to swim around searching for a dedicated boarding area. Park operators around the world report this as a major advantage to Aquaglide parks.

Aquaglide continually analyzes and improves its materials, product specifications, and construction techniques based on our commercial customers’ feedback on an ongoing basis. For example, we developed a durable material called Cx3 that we use in play structures and I-beam connectors. Cx3 was developed to withstand the rigors of commercial use and features a 1000d polyester core for better elasticity, superior adhesion, and maximum UV protection. Our drop-stitch connectors are hot-air welded with three-layer seams and ultra-durable two-layer fused construction for maximum longevity. No other brand offers the exclusive materials and superior construction methods as Aquaglide does.

Every product is subjected to extensive lab and field tests to ensure it meets or exceeds the most rigorous product safety standards. Aquaglide products are third-party certified and compliant with the highest possible standards—ASTM and ISO/EN 25649. When considering any supplier, we encourage customers to ask for proof of compliance.

Correct mooring is critical to the success of any aquapark. Improper mooring can cause excessive wear and be potentially dangerous. The Aquaglide commercial mooring system is built around strong, flexible elastic mooring lines designed to minimize shock-loading and keep Aquapark features in place no matter what the conditions. We purposely designed our mooring system to be turnkey for easy installation and adjustable to accommodate a wide range of water depths.

Aquapark builders can purchase complete mooring lines that include two five-foot-long mooring ropes, six one-foot-long mooring ropes, one heavy-duty bungee, and one line float that will accommodate up to 19 feet (5.8 m) of water depth but can also be adjusted in one-foot increments to the needed water depth—with no knots required. Individual one-foot and five-foot mooring ropes are also available for additional depth adjustability. All Aquaglide mooring lines include #316 stainless-steel quick links and snap hooks.

Aquaglide includes a mooring diagram with every aquapark feature that contains our recommended method for anchoring each item. Although not typically difficult, there is a wide range of variables to consider when setting up proper mooring for a given site. Regardless of whether you use Aquaglide’s turnkey installation service, a managed installation, or choose to install the park yourself, Aquaglide will help ensure the job is done right.

We stand behind our products and customers. Aquaglide commercial products are backed by an industry-leading three-year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Not only do we stand behind our products, but we also work hard to build trust through long-term partnerships with our customers. When you purchase an Aquaglide Aquapark, you can rest assured that you will receive quality products backed by superior customer service and support.

When considering an aquapark, it’s critical to analyze your investment over a three to five-year period—not just the initial purchase costs. There may be cheaper alternatives on the market— that attempt to copy Aquaglide products—but these cheap imitations will likely last less than one season in a commercial setting. Aquaglide Aquaparks are designed to last, which means fewer problems, fewer repairs, less hassle, less PVC in the landfill, and a quicker return on your investment. Most operators report recovering the cost of their Aquaglide park investment within the first season of operation.

Aquaglide components are designed to interconnect easily. Our Universal Connection System has proven to be an industry gamechanger that allows unlimited Aquapark design configurations. Using octagon-shaped platforms (called a “Universal”), other aquapark features can be linked on all eight sides at once—offering unlimited possibilities.

Each Aquaglide Universal can be used as a hub, corner—or anything in between—and can be connected to any Aquapark using the D-Ring Vario Interloc system on all eight sides combined with a secure Vario-Lock cinch strap system.

Park layouts can be quickly changed, and exciting new components easily added. The Aquaglide Universal Connection System allows you to start with a small aquapark, then gradually expand your layout's footprint as your customer base and needs increase.