{"product_id":"the-commander-dry-slide","title":"The Commander Dry Slide Hire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"answer-capsule\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Commander is the tallest dry slide available for hire on the Central Coast, standing 8 metres high and stretching 10 metres long. This giant single-lane slide is the flagship product in the Jump About range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Commander dry slide hire starts at $850 for 4 hours, with a full day (9am to 4pm) at $950. Setup and pack down are in the hire price. Pick your suburb at checkout to see the delivery fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Commander Dry Slide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8 metres high, The Commander is taller than most two-storey houses and the tallest inflatable in the Jump About range. It measures 10 metres long by 6 metres wide, with a single high-speed lane and a genuine drop at the top. School fetes, milestone birthdays, church fairs, and corporate team days all suit The Commander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause The Commander needs no water, it works year-round. Autumn and winter parties are fine. School fetes in Terms 2 and 3, community events, and any outdoor gathering where a water slide is not practical are all solid fits. No hose connection and no wet cleanup required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/the-commander-dry-slide-card-spec.jpg?v=1784211055\" alt=\"Info card showing The Commander dry slide size ten by six metres and price from eight hundred fifty dollars for four hours\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/the-commander-dry-slide-square-front-face_8d141969-ad32-422b-b78e-9c06669c69c6.jpg?v=1784211055\" alt=\"Straight on front face view of The Commander dry slide showing full colour panels in a backyard\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10m long x 6m wide x 8m high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpace required (with clearance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12m x 8m minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (single lane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 years to adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSetup surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12m x 8m footprint includes 1 metre of clearance on each side. You need a flat, clear outdoor area and a vehicle access path wide enough for our truck. If your space is tighter, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/water-slides\"\u003edry slides range\u003c\/a\u003e includes smaller 6-metre options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/the-commander-dry-slide-card-setup.jpg?v=1784211055\" alt=\"Info card confirming delivery setup and pack down included with dry slide hire\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/the-commander-dry-slide-square-entrance_91c49433-926b-428c-9445-9220f4f09986.jpg?v=1784211055\" alt=\"Low angle view looking up the entrance of The Commander dry slide toward the mesh viewing window\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHire pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pricing-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eHire duration\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull day (9am to 4pm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$950\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included in every hire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"whats-included\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Commander dry slide (10m long x 6m wide x 8m high)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial blower to keep the slide inflated throughout the hire\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional setup and safety check on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack down and collection at the end of the hire\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStakes for grass setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafety mats at entry and exit points\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePublic liability insurance for every hire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$850 for 4 hours is competitive for a genuine 8-metre slide. A full day adds just $100, which is good value for events running all morning and afternoon. Your delivery fee shows at checkout before you pay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"cta cta-post-pricing\"\u003eReady to book?\u003ca href=\"#book\"\u003ePick your date and suburb and we will handle the rest →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe handle setup and pack down. Our team arrives before the event, inflates The Commander with commercial blowers, secures it with stakes on flat grass, places safety mats at entry and exit, and does a final safety check. When the hire ends, we come back, deflate the slide, and pack it away. Setup and pack down are in the hire price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou provide a flat grassed area of at least 12 metres by 8 metres, a vehicle access path wide enough for our truck, and a site clear of overhanging branches and hard objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver to more than 340 suburbs across the Central Coast, Newcastle, and Hunter Valley. Representative areas include \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery\"\u003eGosford, Terrigal, Erina, Tuggerah, The Entrance, Charlestown, Maitland, and Cessnock\u003c\/a\u003e. Delivery is a separate fee selected by suburb at checkout. Fees start at $60 for nearby Central Coast suburbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/the-commander-dry-slide-card-delivery.jpg?v=1784211057\" alt=\"Info card showing local delivery areas Central Coast Newcastle Hunter Valley from sixty dollars\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/the-commander-dry-slide-square-interior_18e34865-47e6-4029-84f5-6e0e4e8af69b.jpg?v=1784211056\" alt=\"Interior view down the climbing chute of The Commander dry slide toward the entrance archway\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose The Commander Dry Slide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Commander is the premium option in the dry slide range because of its height. Competitors running Commander-style slides typically offer a 7-metre version. Jump About's is 8 metres tall. That extra metre means a longer drop and a faster ride. Event organisers who want a genuine showstopper pick The Commander for that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor event planners comparing dry slides, the choice comes down to height versus racing. The Commander is single lane at 8 metres. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-lane-dry-slide\"\u003edouble lane dry slide\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cars-double-lane-dry-slide\"\u003eCars double lane dry slide\u003c\/a\u003e give two riders racing side by side at 6 metres. Prefer something with water? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/water-slides\"\u003ewater slide hire range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"cta cta-post-content\"\u003eWant to compare all dry slide options?\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/water-slides\"\u003eBrowse our full dry slides range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety and insurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe check every inflatable before each hire. The Commander stands 8 metres high, placing it above the 4-metre platform threshold for large inflatable safety inspections under Australian standards. Jump About holds current compliance documentation for this slide and all large inflatables in the range. We carry $20 million public liability insurance on every hire. Riders should remove shoes, glasses, and any pointed objects from pockets before climbing. Adult supervision is required at all times. In high winds or storms, we will contact you to reschedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"faq-item__q\"\u003eHow much does it cost to hire The Commander dry slide on the Central Coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-item__a\"\u003eThe Commander dry slide hire starts at $850 for 4 hours. A full day (9am to 4pm) is $950. Setup and pack down are in the hire price. Your delivery fee is selected by suburb at checkout and shows before you pay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"faq-item__q\"\u003eHow tall is The Commander dry slide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-item__a\"\u003eThe Commander stands 8 metres high, making it the tallest inflatable in the Jump About range and taller than most two-storey houses. The slide is 10 metres long and 6 metres wide. You need a flat outdoor area of at least 12 metres by 8 metres to set it up safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"faq-item__q\"\u003eIs The Commander dry slide safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-item__a\"\u003eYes. The Commander stands above the 4-metre platform threshold for large inflatable safety inspections under Australian standards. Jump About holds current compliance documentation for this slide and carries $20 million public liability insurance on every hire. Adult supervision is required at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"faq-item__q\"\u003eCan you hire The Commander in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-item__a\"\u003eYes. The Commander needs no water and works year-round in any weather except high winds. It is a popular pick for autumn and winter parties, school fetes in Terms 2 and 3, and any outdoor event where a water slide is not practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"faq-item__q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between The Commander and the double lane dry slides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-item__a\"\u003eThe Commander is single lane at 8 metres high. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-lane-dry-slide\"\u003edouble lane dry slides\u003c\/a\u003e are 6 metres high with two side-by-side racing lanes. Pick The Commander for the biggest drop and the most impressive slide at your event. Pick the double lane options if you want two riders racing each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-final\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-final__copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cta-final__heading\"\u003eNot sure which slide is right for your event?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cta-final__sub\"\u003ePick from the full Jump About range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"cta-final__link\" href=\"\/collections\/water-slides\"\u003eBrowse the full range →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Commander is the biggest dry slide in the Jump About range. Book early for school fetes and community events on the Central Coast and Newcastle, as large inflatables fill quickly during Terms 2 and 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"name\": \"The Commander Dry Slide\",\n      \"description\": \"Hire The Commander dry slide on the Central Coast. 8m high, 10m long. The tallest dry slide for hire in the region. From $850 for 4 hours. 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