Remember the original Slip 'n Slide, a yellow & blue piece of plastic, that when wet becomes very slippery, enabling you to dive head first onto the plastic so you can slide the length of the sheet until you reached the grass in less than 1.5 seconds? It was a very short-lived thrill ride. Funny how in the commercials they make it seem like the slide lasts like 10 seconds. Can't recall if they used slo-motion or if they took several clips and spliced them together to make it appear like a longer ride. Does this photo bring back the good ole days of being a kid and having not a care in the world?

Now you can buy themed Slip N Slides, including Spidernan, Superman, or even a double-slide - the Double Auto Racer. Well, kids today can have an even cooler water slide - one with actual elevation. No need to get a running start and belly-flopping onto the plastic like you had to with the original Slip N Slide! With the Banzai Falls Twin Blast Rapids you can race your friends down this twisting double slide.

This massive, twisting slide inflates in less than 3 minutes with the included continuous-airflow blower motor and easily attaches to any hose. It'll set you back ~$449.99 (if you buy via Amazon) , but your kids will love you since they'll be the most popular kids on the block.

Also check out these cool summer water slides, especially since the Banzai is often sold out or price goes up during the summer. Here are some other cool water slides by Banzai you should definitely check out:

• Banzai Fall Sidewinder Falls (very popular - I've tried this one. Love it!)
  
• Roaring Rapids Adventure
  
• Speed Splitter Racing Slide
  
• Banzai Sidewinder Falls 09
  
• Banzai Wipeout Curve Water Park
  
• Comprehensive Listing of ALL Banzai Water Slides

My daughter and I have used the Banzai Fall Sidewinder Falls over her cousins' house and we both loved it! I may buy a Banzai water slide myself this summer instead of a pool. Not sure which one I'll buy yet.Going to compare all of them, get my daughter's opinion, and check out user reviews first. I have a few videos of my daughter riding the Banzai water slide on my iPhone. I'll post the videos soon.

Features of the Banzai Falls Twin Blash Rapids

• Inflates in less than 3 minutes
• Heavy-duty Dura-Tech construction ensures lasting strength and durability while the constant airflow helps resist small tears and puncture
• Safe Soft-Bottom Landing Pad
• Detachable Water-Spraying Rail
• Waterslide Weight Limit - 400lbs
• 14" Blower Motor with 24' Power Cord and GFCI for maximum safety and convenience

Amazon often has clearance sales and they carry many models of Banzai slides that you can't get at Walmart or Toys R Us. So iIf you want to see ALL available Banzai water slides, check out this comprehensive list: Banzai Water Slides on Amazon.