[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great, durable purchase! It took my husband about a week to completely finish it on his own, while working on other things at home too. The materials are of good quality, and the finished product is beautiful! We had one board on the climbing wall split while adding the hand holds. My husband was able to cut a board to fit. The color doesn’t match, but the kids don’t mind. I have kids ranging from teenagers to toddlers, and they have all been on the play set at some point or another. It’s definitely sturdy enough to hold older kids, although I don’t let them swing on it like they would on a structure at the park. My big kids can sit on the swings, climb in the fort, and use the monkey bars without it feeling rickety. I’m glad we went with this brand and spent the extra money. It was well worth it!

I purchased this product a few weeks before Easter, & with the help of family & friends we were able to assemble it in time. I highly recommend assembling this product with a group of people, because it is very time consuming if you do it with just 2 people. It is a very sturdy product & with proper care I believe it will last a good 10 years or so. My husband & I put a weatherproof coating on it prior to assembly to ensure long lasting use.

We purchased the skyfort ii for our son. There are so many activities that he can use now and grow into in the future. The items were well packaged and it took by husband 11 hours to put it together (he’s a contractor). He raves about how detailed and well organized the instructions were. We would absolutely recommend this swingset to anyone look for outdoor play for their kids.

We decided we wanted a playset, but due to the pandemic shortage of playsets as well as the rising costs of wood, we were afraid we just wouldn't find what we wanted. We were willing to spend pretty good money for a good one, but realistically we were at the mercy of just finding one when it was in stock. Prior research, we had narrowed down which ones we liked and which price ranges applied to us, so when the Skyfort II came in stock we got it immediately. We bought it through Backyard Discovery, and glad we did because it went out of stock again within 3 hours. Free Shipping was a plus given that this product ships using freight. As soon as we bought it, the confirmation e-mail was immediate and very detailed regarding steps for shipping and delivery as well as what to expect with packaging. The e-mail contained tracking information and connected us to the 3rd party freighter. That freighter connected with us regarding delivery date. The freight man that delivered was amazing and the company was within the delivery window and met all my expectations for shipping. Now, one of the e-mails detailed that many freighters will not do much for you beyond dropping your 4 playset boxes on a pallet and drop it by the curb, unless you pay extra. These boxes are a total of 736 lbs. so don't underestimate this. Luckily, my freighter used his drop gate on the back of his semi to load the packages onto my trailer, which he did for me for no extra charge. He also said he delivers them all the time and gave me a few pointers. I then used my trailer to take the boxes to the backyard. This made things so much easier but would not have been possible without the freighter helping with this. My advice is expect the least but hope that you get a great driver and freighter like I did (the trucking company was YRC). The boxes were in perfect condition (No puncture holes or signs of damage. I still took pics for proof just in case but all was well). I also know that they were shipped in good condition because it arrived strapped to a pallet. This made me feel better that these individual boxes weren't tossed or slid around. Organization for Pre-Construction - 4 boxes, all between 150-250 lbs. each. I backed the trailer to the backyard. From here, I followed advice from reviews. I read how important it was to organize the nuts/bolts per step as well as organize the wood and supplies by alphabetical and numerical order. THIS HELPED SO MUCH. We spent very little time searching for anything during assembly. I took out the box of nuts and bolts (mine was in Box 2, the heaviest box). I went through the instructions and sorted every single step into individual Ziploc baggies. This was so helpful, ex. Step 1, use the step 1 bag, already filled with what we needed. Helped us know when we complete a step as well as knowing if we forgot to use anything or not. Secondly, I spread the boards all across the backyard in alphabetical order. Putting them in numerical order wasn't as important for the stacks that were small, but the H and M categories have a lot of boards, so for sure number these stacks in order. So far, this all took about 5 hours total and I did most of it alone. Day 1 - Next is assembly. Now I read through the instructions ahead of time and realized that there are about 8 sections that can be done by one person (Glider, Ladder, Slide, Rockwall, porch roof, etc.). The Fort section is a 2 person job, and then parts of the Observation Deck, Monkey Bars, and Swing Set could use more hands. There were 3 of us working for about 7 hours. One person worked on the parts that can be done by one person while the other 2 of us worked on the Fort assembly. At this point, I learned a few things: 1) Use the instruction book. It is more detailed than the Bilt App. The Bilt App really only helps if you want to see an angle that is not shown in the book. The book is very simple to follow. - within the book, notice that the orientation of the image can change from step to step. Failure to notice this will result in certain boards being backwards. 2) Make sure you may attention to the details. Know the difference in types of bolts, screws, and locks. They can look similar but are for different things. 3) If you mess something up, fix it ASAP! Don't move on thinking it won't bite you in the butt. It will. So many of these steps have predrilled holes so at some point, your mistake will become known, and at that point you will wish you had fixed it to begin with. 4) I would be sure to decide on where the final place for the set will be by the time you get to the step where you attach the flooring for the fort. After this, it can get heavy and difficult to maneuver. Obviously, flatter ground is best. Myself and one other person then worked another 3 hours later that day. At this point, the Fort was completed through step 54 (pic attached), and many other parts were done (Observation deck, ladder, glider, rock wall, porch roof). Day 2 - The Calvary arrived. With 7 people for 4 hours, we finished it. Most of this day was people working in two person groups, but I would definitely say attaching the swing set could be a 3 person job, and building the observation deck could be a 3 person job at some points. Do not under estimate building the observation deck. It is time consuming because of you being up and down a ladder constantly. Absolutely everything was perfect. No problems with shipping or delivery. All boards were in good condition, no bolts/nuts or pieces were missing (most bags had at least one extra of every piece for good measure). The rain held off and we will put on a stain once it dries up here (instructions advise it even though it comes pre treated). Last advices 1) Reviews I read were so helpful. Some of the stuff I read there I have already reiterated, but following detailed instructions with attention to the details is so critical. So many pieces and so much meticulous engineering went into this playset. The instructions were spot on the whole way through so as long as you do what it says, it will be right. I don't know about other instructions for other playsets, but I can verify this one. 2) These boards don't feel like true, solid cedar boards, and can at times feel somewhat flimsy. However, the more you build, the more sturdy the whole structure feels. Its very solid. We had 60 MPH winds the day after it was built and it didn't move a muscle. And it does smell like cedar so that is a plus. 3) The bolts and nuts come with T-40 and T-30 tools so that helped a lot (never stripped out or slipped.) 4) We have not put anything on the ground yet for cushion, but we plan to at some point. The set is supposed to be on the ground, per the instructions, so we will add that later. Total Suggested Assembly time per instructions - 20 hrs for two people = 40 Hours My total time 5 hrs x 1 person = 5 Pre-Construction 7 hrs x 3 people = 21 Day 1 3 hrs x 2 people = 6 Day 1 4 hrs x 7 people = 28 Day 2 Total Man Hours = 60 Hours

We got this as an early birthday present for our soon to be 4 year old daughter. She absolutely loves it and since purchase plays on it multiple times a day. It’s great to have, especially at this time with playgrounds only starting to reopen. We couldn’t be happier!

I love it and my girls live on the thing. The only problem I found with it is that you need at least 4 people to put it together. It took about 48 hours total for me and my wife to do it. There's a lot of different size bolts for all the parts and you need a good system for organizing everything. Other than that nice peace. Good grade of wood and bolts. I recommend this to anyone who is looking.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was able to fulfill my own childhood dream of getting this for my son. I always dreamed of getting a playset like this when I was a child, but was never able to. So I got this for my son. It took about 3 days for my husband and I to put together (FYI he’s a mechanic and familiar with power tools and following instructions). It came in 4 boxes, and the pieces were not organized at all. I had to act an inventory person collecting all necessary pieces from each box, while my husband was in charge of installation. Sadly, 2 weeks after it was finished, we had a spontaneous wind storm that blew the whole thing over. We filed an insurance claim, and replaced it. It took about 2 days the next time around- we knew what we were doing this time, and we were able to save some sections from the first one which saved time. We anchored the next one with 4 cement footings. No problems with the second one. Despite all this hardship with it, my son loves it, and we don’t regret getting it at all. Very happy with this purchase.

I bought this a few months ago but just now finishing up putting it together. Love the that all the nuts and bolts were clearly marked in their respective bags. Made it easier to put together than guessing what size screws they were. Some of the hard fasteners and screws were deformed and not usable, although I found extras in the bag. Some of the woods was softer than others and the screws went deep when using a drill. Others the screws would just spin and would not hold the board. This was prevalent in the crows nest. I also had boards spilt (J1 crows nest) so the crows nest is off limits until I can replace the 2 J1 boards and some of the sides posts on the crows nest. One of the picnic table boards will need to be replaced as it split pretty bad, I haven't connected the slide yet the way it fastens to the deck (the slide material) leaves me a little worried. I would recommend fastening the 2 side frames to the deck as well. The swing set balancing on a small ledge is scary. I plan on adding an additional and thicker board to help support the swing beam. Overall I think the wood should be a bit thicker. Since the wood is not treated I sat the main body on top of pressure treated 2x6s. I was disappointed that the wood is not sealed and I needed to weather proof the wood. Some of the boards were warped or bowed in such a way the did not sit flush on other boards. There were several steps in the build I held off because I knew I would need to adjust them to ensure other parts fit. I would also recommend adding an additional bar to the monkey bars as the first one is a little far for the younger kids. with an additional bar, it would also place the one next to the fort a little closer so the kids don't need to grab the wood frame. I am afraid that one may crack after a while. Having all the parts marked was a tremendous help and I would recommend separating the parts by steps, so you are not hunting for parts as you put them together. I found it easy to put together and I did the majority myself. Definitely need an extra hand putting the swing beam and monkey bars in place. Also Este delivery was awesome and went above and beyond delivering right to my garage over a 130" driveway. My grand kids are super excited and had already started testing it out. I know they will have loads of fun as soon as I finish up the last details. They are anxious for me to give the green light on the crows nest. Definitely a great looking swing set with lots of activities. I will add photos after fully complete.

We bought this a couple weeks ago and it came in fast. It took my dad, step-brother, and myself 3 days to complete. Some tips: 1. When you first get it, open all of the boxes and line the matching pieces up somewhere for ease of access. It'll save you a lot of time instead of getting them out of the box as you need them. Same with the nuts, bolts, screws, washers, ect. There are a LOT of pieces. Each box has a packing list of what's in that box. Step one, for example, requires pieces from box #1 and #2. 2. The wood is extremely soft, so make sure you pre-drill holes where it's needed. The company will replace damaged parts, but you don't want to wait the days or weeks it'll take to get them so be careful! If you have pets that like to chew on things, make sure they don't get ahold of the wood as they WILL destroy the wood very easily. 3. To shorten the build time, one person should get the parts ready for the next step. Looking for the wood pieces and especially the screws, ect. can be time consuming. Also, it helps to write the numbers on the screws, nuts, ect. in bigger writing on the bags they come in to locate them more easily. It WILL save you some time. 4. The screws, bolts, washers, ect. only come with ONE extra of each (or none in some cases) so be prepared to have to take a trip to Lowes, ect. if you lose any or have damaged parts. 5. The roofing pieces and some of the floor pieces are pre-built for you. This is great, but look for any that are not flush when they were put together. We had one pre-built flooring piece in particular that was not flush and thus we had to go to Lowes to get longer bolts than the ones that were provided because the pre-built piece that was not flush made the bolts they came with a little too short. 6. Try to place it on level ground so that the side attachments (monkey bars, swings, rock climbing wall, and slide) are able to be attached easily. 7. It says it in the installation manual, but I wanted to stress this so you save as much time as possible: PAY ATTENTION to the pre-drilled holes in the pieces of wood that have them and make sure they're the same that the manual shows them. This includes the L-Brackets as well. This WILL as you get closer to completion. 8. Take your time and enjoy it, because it is very time consuming. The finished product is worth it! Have fun and I hope your kids enjoy it. :)

Took a couple days to assemble -- most went well, but fellows said instructions could have been a little better as to certain things. Looks very nice when finished; kids love it; however, wish the quality of the wood was just a little better. On the ladder, when assembling, one of the legs of the ladder actually split, which is quite noticeable on the finished product. I would say this is a pretty good set -- but was more expensive than most I looked at -- so I expect it to last and wear well.