{"product_id":"18ft-riptide-surge-wave-dual-lane-water-slide-hybrid","title":"18ft Riptide Surge Wave Dual Lane Water Slide – Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18ft Riptide Surge Wave Dual Lane Water Slide - Hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis built on a teal marble body with red marble rails, deep blue slide lanes, and BounceWave's new Surge Wave design curling over the top of the tower. Out front, two palm trees with teal fronds hold up a lightning bolt shaped arch in yellow and orange marble, and the splash pool wraps it all in red, orange, blue, and teal stripes. It looks like a wave about to break, and it grabs attention from the street before it is even full of riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the look is BounceWave's 18ft Dual Lane Hybrid format: a 50-degree sliding angle paired with extended run-out lanes for the most complete ride you can get in a one-piece slide. Two lanes, one steep drop, and a line that keeps moving all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBackyard birthday parties, school field days, church events, block parties, summer camps, community events, tropical, beach, and luau themed parties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy operators choose this format:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHybrids are among the most rented water slides in the Southeast. The steep angle delivers real speed, the run-out lanes give riders a full ride instead of a quick stop, and the one-piece footprint fits the backyards where most of your bookings actually happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup crew:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1-3 people depending on experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e37ft x 19ft + clearance for hose run, blower placement, and rider exit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Slide Earns Its Spot on Your Trailer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50-degree sliding angle is what makes a Hybrid feel fast. Riders feel it the second they push off, and that is what keeps them running back to the stairs all afternoon. The extended run-out lanes work with that angle to carry the speed through the finish, so every run feels like a complete ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual lanes mean two riders side by side, which means shorter waits, more turns per hour, and happier parents watching from the sideline. On a packed Saturday party, throughput is what keeps the customer happy and gets you the rebook next summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recessed left-side stair entry keeps riders climbing on one side and out of the way of the slide exit, which makes the unit easier to attend and cleaner to run on a busy day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Riptide colorway is the tropical look customers already search for, pushed a step further. Teal, red, and gold with palm trees and a breaking wave reads as summer from across the yard, which means it books for the parties that make up most of your water slide calendar without blending in with every other tropical slide in your market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Your Customers Actually See\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 18-foot tower with two side-by-side lanes, the Surge Wave cresting over the top, and a pair of palm trees framing the lightning bolt shaped arch right where every rider comes down. The run-out lanes finish into a striped splash pool out front, so the whole ride plays out right in front of the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Surge Wave is our newest wave design, built to look like it is in motion even when the slide is standing still. Paired with the teal marble body and the red and gold accents, it screams kinetic energy and fun, and it photographs bright and sharp. That means more shares, more tags, and more calls asking who set that up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Weekend-After-Weekend Rental Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is built from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16oz commercial-grade vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20oz slide and pool liners\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the surfaces that take the most abuse from riders, water, and sand are the toughest part of the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide liners are secured with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-inch velcro attachment at the base and 3-inch velcro at the top.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis keeps water on the slide surface and out of the inflatable's interior, which protects the structure and keeps your trailer from getting soaked on the ride home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esplash pool base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis built for the landing, not just for looks. It handles the impact from a 50-degree drop without losing structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide stabilizer pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon both sides keep the unit steady through a full day of use, with extra hold in wind and on uneven yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 base anchoring points plus 6 upper lanyard points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emean you are not second-guessing your setup on windy days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 quick deflation zippers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eget you packed up and rolling to the next job faster, which matters when you have back to back bookings on a Saturday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37ft L x 19ft W x 18ft H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLane Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Lane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlide Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSliding Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWave Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurge Wave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplash Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16oz commercial-grade vinyl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlide \u0026amp; Pool Liner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20oz vinyl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlower Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 2.0hp (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStabilizer pads included on each side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Deflation Zippers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnchoring Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 base anchoring points + 6 upper lanyard points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiner Attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" velcro (base) + 3\" velcro (top)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Crew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-3 people depending on experience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-year seam-to-seam, 2-year slide \u0026amp; pool liner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many people can ride at a time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo riders slide simultaneously, one per lane. An attendant manages launch timing at the top so riders clear the run-out before the next pair goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat blower do I need for this slide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum 2.0hp blower. Blowers are sold separately.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bouncewaveslidesales.com\/collections\/blowers-and-inflatable-accessories\" title=\"BounceWave Blowers and Accessories\"\u003eShop BounceWave Blowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a Hybrid and a Center Climb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are two different slide types built for different needs. A Hybrid leads with speed: a 50-degree sliding angle and extended run-out lanes for the most complete ride in a one-piece format. A Center Climb leads with a massive full-width splash pool built for continuous play. Neither is better, it comes down to what your market books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the 16ft Riptide Surge Wave PowerSplash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They share the Riptide Surge Wave look, but the 16ft PowerSplash is a different slide type with a smaller footprint and a 1-2 person setup. The 18ft Hybrid is the taller, faster ride with the 50-degree drop and extended run-out lanes. Running both lets you offer the same look at two price points and yard sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I connect water to the slide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA standard garden hose connects at the top of the slide and feeds water down the slide surface and into the pool.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/86CCJ1_2B1c\" title=\"BounceWave Manual Hose System Video\"\u003eWatch our hosing setup video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this slide be customized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This model can be built in different sizes, lane options, and configurations to fit your market or venue requirements. Call our team at 1-888-901-9283 or submit a quote to get details and pricing on custom configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery BounceWave water slide includes a 1-year seam-to-seam manufacturer warranty and a 2-year warranty covering the slide surface and pool liner.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bouncewaveslidesales.com\/pages\/bouncewave-product-warranty-information\" title=\"BounceWave Product Warranty Information\"\u003eView full warranty details\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this slide come with blowers or stakes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlowers and stakes are sold separately so you can choose the right setup for your operation. This unit runs on a minimum 2.0hp blower.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bouncewaveslidesales.com\/collections\/blowers-and-inflatable-accessories\" title=\"BounceWave Blowers and Accessories\"\u003eShop blowers and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomization \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed something dialed in for your market? Riptide Surge Wave can be built in different sizes, lane options, and configurations to fit venue restrictions or customer demand. It ships nationwide and is manufactured to comply with current ASTM standards and commercial safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building out a full lineup or adding a standout theme to an existing fleet, our team will help you spec the right version for your operation. Call us at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-888-901-9283\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor submit a quote above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBounceWave is built by a team that owns and operates one of the largest inflatable rental companies in Florida. This slide was developed through years of real-world rental use before it ever went up for sale, and we back every unit with real support, not just a sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BounceWave Inflatable Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54134272033051,"sku":null,"price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9338\/9339\/files\/18ft-riptide-surge-wave-dual-lane-water-slide-hybrid-5900539.webp?v=1791467656","url":"https:\/\/www.bouncewaveslidesales.com\/products\/18ft-riptide-surge-wave-dual-lane-water-slide-hybrid","provider":"BounceWave Inflatable Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}