Really Cool (Headstrom Swing)

Member Name: Paul Bed

Product:	Headstrom Swing
Date:	01/05/03 (342 review reads)
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Advantages: Good value for money, straightforward to assemble

Disadvantages: Too small for grown ups!!

"Really cool, especially the glider ride" this was my 7 year olds son's assessment when I asked him last night what he thought of his new swing frame.

The Hedstrom Snowden Multiplay as described in the Argos catalogue:

`Two height adjustable rope swings and a glider ride for two children

Made from painted steele tube
Construction time 2 people x 1 hour
Maximum load per ride 45kg
Height 181cm, width 154cm, depth 272cm`

If you thought that the two "height adjustable" swings sound impressive don't get too excited. The heigth adjustment is done by tying the ropes to the swing frame at your desired height. If you want to adjust later you simply un-tie and re-tie in a different place!!

The box arrived at 10.30 in the morning and I (with help from my wife and a very excited son!) started work assembling it pretty much straight away. It comes with clear instructions and I don't think we hit any serious problems throughout the assembly process. The only additional advice I would offer that is not included in the instructions would be to not tighten the bolts on the glider ride seats too harshly as it does tend to discolour the plastic. I would say that the suggested 1 hour assembly time is about right. Extra time should however be allowed for the essential concreting in of the anchor pegs.

All in all the Multiplay is very good value for money when compared with its competitors. Before buying the multiplay we checked virtually every other similar system and the multiplay purchased via Argos was £20 cheaper than its nearest competitor (Woolworths).

Overall a good buy at a bargain price. It is made of sturdy steel tubes and although only time will tell it looks like it is made to last.

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