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Backyard Discovery Skyfort II Cedar Swing Set/PlaySet
4.4 out of 5 stars
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2,051 ratings1,734 reviews
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Jun 5, 2016
Reviewer name: Patchespeggy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Buy

I bought this set a few months ago and I am so pleased with everything about it. It was delivered in a timely fashion. The workers from the site put it together perfectly. They were very manner able and professional. I bought the set for my grandchildren. I have eight young grandchildren who enjoy it immensely. It was there Christmas present from me. Now they say that my house is the fun house. They love it, so I love it. Thanks for such a great set.

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Aug 18, 2020
Reviewer name: jeff24
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Really nice playset

I just finished assembling and my kids love their new playset. In the COVID era it's really nice to have a playset with so many features. The clubhouse is big enough for a few kids to fit comfortably and the overall design is very functional. The assembly takes a while, yes, but I actually found that using the BILT app along with the manual it wasn't actually that difficult. For sure, you have to pay close attention to where pilot holes are, but the steps are otherwise clear. I did organize all of the wood pieces and hardware first which was very helpful. I would estimate that it took me about 2 hours to organize everything, around 10 hours of assembly time for the individual components, about 20 hours to put the clubhouse together, and another 2 hours to attach everything, finish the crow's nest, and stake to the ground. Again, this took a while but wasn't that difficult. I'm not a carpenter and have only moderate skills in this area so take that for what it's worth. I did have a helper about half of the clubhouse assembly time, and there's only a few steps where it's essential to have two people present. The hardware was very high quality. One wood piece arrived broken, but luckily it was a non-essential piece (seat on the sandbox). The only reason I put 4 stars is that the wood quality is pretty mediocre, which is to be expected at this size and price point. It is pre-stained, so I'm hoping that adding a coat of sealant this fall and stain next spring will help keep things in shape for the next 5-6 years at least. Overall I am happy with my purchase. It looks nice, wasn't complex to assemble on my own, and seems to be a lot of fun for my kids.

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Apr 2, 2023
Reviewer name: Jno13
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great club house and playset

Purchased for our toddlers (aged 1 & 3) for Christmas hoping it would grow with them for years. My husband and I assembled ourselves to save the assembly charge. There instructions were clear and’s mostly easy to follow. Many of the boards were not well marked and difficult to identify. After the first few days of assembly (we did this on combined work breaks, spending a few hours here and there), we ended up sporting the pieces by step (hardware and wood required step by step) and that made assembly slightly quicker. Some of the wood for there decking and walls warped and we had to make a few cuts to make it work. The lumber and hardware were not organized by anything other than fitting it into the boxes, so we opened it all at the onset of our assembly project. Our girls love this set and it is rated to hold people up to 150 pounds, so I feel comfortable playing with them as well. Great set, good assembly instructions, and not so great marking of lumber for identification. I would definitely purchase this again.

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Jun 1, 2016
Reviewer name: Johnp
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

It was very hard to follow the instructions, to put a specific piece together it was so easy to put it in backwards, upside down ect. I had to disassemble several times to get it right. I am a contractor and thought it would be fun to put it together. Now I would recommend that you have it done by someone who is experienced in the process.

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Jul 9, 2011
Reviewer name: momoftwolittleboys
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Love it!

We spent quite a bit of time researching swing sets for our toddler and preschool boys. My husband kept coming back to this one. We are very happy with this purchase! My husband and son put it together in a few weeks and the boys enjoyed helping! i can swing on it and it is very durable. While it have some difficult play areas for our toddler, he keeps up with his brother and the boys can grow into it.

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Jun 21, 2019
Reviewer name: TomC
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

High quality, sturdy and fun playset!

This is an excellent product and well-worth the money. I bought it for my grandson who totally enjoys it. My son and I assembled it over 3 weekends. We both have significant woodworking experience and really enjoyed the project. We did not encounter any problems as mentioned in a few other reviews. No parts were missing and all were clearly identified, no boards were cracked or otherwise damaged, one floor assembly had minor warping but was easily fixed, and holes were accurately pre-drilled. Assembly is a major project and probably should not be attempted without some woodworking experience. The instructions are clear but must be followed carefully. We installed 2 boards incorrectly but it was our fault not the instructions. Be careful not to over-tighten screws to avoid wood splitting. The end product is sturdy and an attractive yard set. We will apply a wood sealant as directed in the instructions and expect the playset to last for many years. Most importantly, the kids love it!

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Sep 28, 2020
Reviewer name: The Dream Team
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Detail Is Key (The devil is in the details)

My husband & I bought this for our daughters 2nd birthday and decided to put ut together ourselves. It is a great buy. The details are PARAMOUNT and will make or break you. Be sure to zoom in & check the hole orientation EVERY TIME it will save you time & the headache of undoing and re-doing. We absolutely could NOT have successfully finished this product without the 3D app.

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Apr 21, 2020
Reviewer name: Aaron of Pburg
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Backyard Discovery Customer Service A+

I bought the Skyfort ll 2 years ago. A massive wind storm came through 50 mph + and flipped the swing set. Luckily we were able to flip it back over but the damage was significant. Angela in customer service was the best. Also replacement parts we very reasonably priced. I was very impressed with the initial build quality but customer service will make me recommend over and over.

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May 4, 2013
Reviewer name: hopbn1
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Missing Pieces

I purchased the product mid April for my daughter's birthday. Once the product arrived I began to open the box to inspect the swing set. At first glance I notice that one of the main swing beams and a support brace had been slightly damaged but wasn't worth me replacing it. After sorting out the pieces I realized that there was 9 pieces missing. These missing pieces prevented us from being able to assemble the product. After calling the company to have the pieces shipped they informed me it would be an additional 10 days before we received the missing pieces. In the mean time I had to keep the wood out of the weather to prevent any warping of the wood. Not exactly what I had in mind when purchasing the product. We finally have the swing/play set assembled; 21 days after placing the order. We felt that some pieces of wood did not seem very strong or durable as the previous wooden swing set we bought 8 yrs ago. When placing the wooden screws with an electric drill you will want to do this with some caution because the wood is easy to splinter. My husband and I will be shocked if the swing set holds up for 5 yrs.

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Jun 7, 2020
Reviewer name: Pjs
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Good wood, screws broke in 7 months

This is a great play house. Love it and very glad I bought it. However, after 7 months the boards fell off the rock climb. I took out every single screw and replaced it with quality deck screws. About half the ones I removed were broke in half. After only 7 months! I haven’t messed with the other screws in the whole set, I’m scared to find out. I recommend if you get this you buy your own deck screws for it.

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