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Backyard Discovery Skyfort II Cedar Swing Set/PlaySet
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Aug 20, 2018
Mattmazz929
5 out of 5 stars review

Kids love it

For the money, you can’t beat this swing set. I’ve looked at tons of sets and nothing else compares. The club house is big enough for me to fit in with both kids. Crows nest is a nice bonus. As long as you maintain this set with the proper stain and sanding when needed it will last for sure. We ordered this with installation and it took two days to build. Kids absolutely love it. We we’re going to go with a high end company that specializes in swing sets and happy we didn’t. It would of been half the size for the same amount of money.

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Dec 26, 2021
Helpful Housewife
4 out of 5 stars review

Beautifully made and so much fun to play on!

My husband and I constructed this play set all by ourselves and we have very minimal construction or building experience. We were able to knock this out over the space of a week, between me the housewife doing a lot of the smaller sections myself and then tackling the bigger tasks together. The customer service was amazing, and we never felt inadequate when speaking with their reps, they were quick and thorough with their solutions and extremely helpful. We are looking forward to using this beautiful addition to our home for many years to come.

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Jun 2, 2022
Family Brimbor
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to Assemble, A Haven of Joy

We really labored over the decision of which brand and style of playset to buy. WE MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE! This swing set rings with joy from the very moment moment the kids (5,3,3) run outside. The only downside is that the kids are howling with rage when we tell them it's bedtime -- they just want to keep playing! It is a high-quality, easy-to-assemble play set. With detailed preparation and patient assembly, you can put it together yourself. Before starting, sort all the metal elements into little baggies numbered by step. Check all the lumber and make sure it's in good order (we did not have any problems, but checking ahead will yield dividends if any issues arise). And of course, make sure your ground is clear and level before you start -- or you'll have issues once it's time to bring it all together. We live in Zone 4B (COLD & snowy winters) so we sealed it by hand with multiple coats of a high-quality sealant. It takes time but it's worth it. Our playset is over a year old now and looks fresh and new. It was a bit creaky at first (this is to be expected with fresh lumber) but now it has settled into the earth and is solid as a rock. The glider is perfect for our twins, who are not old enough to pump a swing on their own -- and it gives us adults a break from pushing them for hours at a time! The clubhouse is the perfect place for kids to let their imaginations run wild. We often have all our neighbors over and the whole set brims with kids from age 1 (supervised in the sanbox) up through 12. If you're having a hard time landing on an option, I would say: You can't go wrong with this one. We're loving it (and when the kids are all done, it will have a future life as a very dynamic chicken coop!)

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Jun 6, 2022
Happy Parent
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome design and features!

I bought this playset last month and kids are loving it. It took 3 full days for a handyman to assemble it. This model has cool features like picnic table, watch tower and monkey bar. My 11 and 8 year old kids are enjoying their summer break by hanging out with their friends many hours a day in this playset. I wish the main wood columns are bit wider since they take multiple nuts and bolts on them and can easily get damaged during the assembly.

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Oct 1, 2012
LivingInCharleston
5 out of 5 stars review

Great value for the money!

My wife and I looked at many different playsets before finally deciding on the Skyfort. The shipment and delivery from Sams Club was super fast and was delivered within a week. The boxes took quite a beating from the shipment, and the shipping co only sent 1 guy to unload; that is roughly 200lbs per each big sized box. The delivery guy still put the boxes into our garage and not on the curb as described, great service and kudos to this one guy! We noted the box damage on the form so the delivery guy can leave, and took accountability of the wood contents, nothing was damaged or missing. I didn't really count the hardware since there was so many and it was in another box inside the big box, so I figured since it was still intact everything was there unless they miscounted at the factory. The setup took about 30 working hours total = 10 hours working alone during the workweek and 2 full weekends (10 hours with help of a friend and 10 hours alone#. The directions were pretty straight forward, and I counted two spots where the directions were not accurate #e.g. wrong hardware part numbers between pictures diagrams and worded directions). In the end after the project was said and done, all that I was missing were two 5/16" washers, which I happened to have spares in my toolbox. Not bad at all, fortunately for me I didn't have to run to the store like some others did. The set is extremely sturdy, it is anchored into the ground by 8 stakes total and does not shift or move at all even when my son is on the swings. The only reason for the quality mark down is due to the strength of the floor panels, they had a tendency to bow/move a little bit while I was stepping on them; however shouldn't be a problem for the intended age target up to kids 10 years of age. Another area of concern was the beam that the monkey bar attaches to, to me it seems like the beam wouldn't support it, but it held up to my weight of 155lbs, again shouldn't be a problem for kids up to 10 years of age. Spent a little more than what we originally started at, but no regrets and absolutely love it.

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Jan 11, 2016
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Just as expected

This swing set turned out exactly as we hoped it would. Our 2 1/2 year-old daughter loves it! We ordered the set online and purchased the installation. Glad we did! It took a pair of professional carpenters about 10 hours (20 man hours) took construct it. We also decided to seal it with Thompson's water seal to ensure that the warranty would be in effect. Looking forward to many years of good use!

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Jun 1, 2016
NCplayin
4 out of 5 stars review

Kids Love it

We bought this as a Christmas present for our boys. They love it and play on it everyday. The picnic table is great and offers a nice spot to eat an outdoor snack/lunch. Some of the wood pieces may need to be sent back, or have replacements provided, but overall everything was good. Plan on taking your time to construct and MAKE SURE YOU HAVE POWER TOOLS!!!

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Apr 27, 2021
Jeremiah
5 out of 5 stars review

Looks Fantastic

We are really happy with how everything worked out. Everything fit well, instructions were clear and it looks great. Our kids love the fort part and think it's the greatest (5 & 1.5). Took us about 14 hours for two people to put together. The harware organization was a little frustrating, we used some cheap plastic part dividers that made it so much easier.

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Apr 13, 2023
Tswinfor
5 out of 5 stars review

So much room for activities!

We purchased this unit in December of ‘22. It has been amazing. We have had picnics, pirate battles, princess rescues, and zombie defenses to name a few. I was worried about how it would hold up but it has been amazing and even supported me in areas I could barely fit.

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Jun 3, 2022
Jamilynn
5 out of 5 stars review

Has everything!

We bought this for our 3 kids last fall and so happy that we did! Our kids range in age from 9 to 1 year and this play set has something for all of them. My oldest loves the monkey bars and lookout tower. My middle child loves the swings and climbing wall. And we made a sandbox in the bottom part for the baby. After 9ish months, the play set still gets daily use. Would highly recommend.

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