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Backyard Discovery Skyfort III Cedar Swing Set with Tube Slide
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May 2, 2024
Reviewer name: Woz
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Good features, needs better structure

We bought this set around late November of last year. The assembly was challenging but expected after reading other reviews. The disappointment we have run into is just how unstable this set feels. Most pieces have been thinned to the extreme and a lot of the larger support pieces are already heavily split. We have a two year old. Just swinging her in the middle slot is enough to see the main structure starting to torque. I’ve had to tell the neighbors 8 year old to come down from it after the structure was visibly moving while they were shifting around in the second story. This set simply needs either more, better placed, or stronger supports to stiffen the structure. We have already double checked all of the fasteners and bolts and screws to ensure everything was properly tightened and assembled. It’s unfortunate because the kiddo really does love the set. It is just nerve wracking every time she wants to play in it and her little 20 something pounds is enough to cause some shifts.

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Terribly sorry to hear of the concerns you've relayed but greatly appreciate you taking the time in writing about said concerns. This is not what we would expect of our units and would love to help try to clear this up for you. If you would like to contact our customer service department, we can get replacement parts under warranty sent your way. There shouldn't be this much shifting in the set and we'd like to rectify the issue however possible.

Jun 19, 2024
Reviewer name: Cadlum
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Excellent choice, Excellent price

This playground has a lot of festures for the price ($2k). I built it myself and only needed a second person on a few steps. The instructions are fairly clear and laid out in an organized way. Theres an app available but didnt need it, the paper booklet was enough. As others have said, organizing the wood and screws first is critical. Theres way too many pieces. Another suggestion is to widen the pilot holes for the screw-in bolts. After stripping 3 of them, widening the holes helped a lot. 3/16 or so is enough. Really excited for my kids to get out there and play!

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Hello- Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!

Jun 1, 2023
Reviewer name: Chappy C
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Skyfort III

Highly recommened! Bought the Skyfort III and have been very happy. I built it myself and it DOES take a significant amount of time and effort to build. It took me about 23 hours to build this. The only thing I didnt like is that it does not come waterproofed, it is stained but not waterproofed.

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Sealant is difficult to formulate to work on all elements but we continue to try. Thank you for your 5-star review.

Jun 21, 2026
Reviewer name: Trevor
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Built It Myself (1 1/2 Months)

Grab handles to get in the crows nest. (at least one) Have the built app match the booklet better.

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May 4, 2026
Reviewer name: Buss2019
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Wonderful

The kids are loving the playset! We love the multiple play areas and overall size.

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Apr 7, 2026
Reviewer name: ASHLEY
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Peeling boards upon arrival

Darker boards are peeling and chipped upon arrival -poor quality for price

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I’m sorry to hear that. We can certainly replace any damaged or defective parts. Could you please send a photo of the issue you are experiencing, along with the part number that needs to be replaced? You may send it to our email address at customerv@backyarddiscovery.com

Sep 15, 2021
Reviewer name: bob c
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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outstanding

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] outstanding product and excellent customer support

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Jan 3, 2026
Reviewer name: Handy2575
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Faded or unclear stamped parts

The only complaint i have is that the stamped part numbers arent clear on many parts which leads to alot of guessing

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May 30, 2023
Reviewer name: Chillwill
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great play set

I jus finish putting this up for my lil guy.he absolutely loves it,the crows nest is very unique and he happy to be up so high,highly recommend

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Oct 24, 2023
Reviewer name: Bella22
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Great experience

Great value and great experience in regards to delivery, setup, and quality. Kids are loving it. Would recommend this brand to others.

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