Dripex Heavy Duty Metal Swing Frame with Ground Stakes for Kids, 220lb Load Capacity, Single Swing Stand, A-Frame Swing Sets for Backyard Outdoor

Very happy with this swing so far 😁👍I saved a few pounds by buying this net-swing frame, a net-swing cradle and extra ground anchors separately all for less than £120 on Amazon.I managed to assemble it alone (I am an older female used to doing my own DIY). It was easy to assemble alone and my children (2 x 10 y/o girls) were able to use it within minutes of me erecting it.The built-in ground stakes are a bonus however because one of my children is autistic and loves to swing for ages, I wanted extra security and stability knowing that the swing would get A LOT of use. So at the same time I purchased this swing, I also bought extra ground anchors. No matter how good ground stakes are, I still suspected they might start to work their way out of the ground - currently it’s early Spring and the ground is still quite soft in our garden.Initially I set the swing up WITHOUT the extra ground anchors but within 20 minutes or so two of them had started to work their way out of the ground - only by an inch or so - but it meant my children started whining and complaining about the swing being wobbly.I spent the next couple of days banging the built-in ground stakes back into the ground until I found time to install the extra anchors I had bought. You can see the dent/hole in the ground where I had originally installed the swing before repositioning it and using the extra ground anchors alongside the built-in stakes.The swing is yet to be tested with the extra ground anchors but I already feel the swing is A LOT more secure. I feel more confident that the swing legs will not start to work their way out of the ground in the same way.I don’t feel the swing is defective because the built-in ground stakes did not stay all the way in the ground - I like having them and it was one of the reasons I purchased this particular model. BUT while you need the ground to be soft enough to bang them in, you also need it to be dry and firm enough for the stakes not to work their way back out so it’s a balancing act. Ultimately I don’t think any swing in my garden would be properly secure without the extra anchors I purchased 😆 Whether you choose to purchase similar anchors to use with this frame will come down to the fussiness of your children and the ground composition of the site you place the swing.Also, just a note on the type of swing seat/cradle you can attach. This swing is designed for net-swing cradles so there are just two hooks on the top of the frame which are spaced wide apart accordingly. I did consider this before purchasing and decided if I wanted to put a standard type of swing seat to change the swinging experience, I would just purchase a tree swing hanging set which can be bought separately for about £10. There are swing frames available which have four hooks allowing for both a net-swing cradle AND a standard swing seat to be interchanged but if I’d purchased this type from the outset it would have cost me about £40 more - much more than the cost of buying a tree swing hanging set separately and I do like value for money!**UPDATE**My children have just tested the swing with the extra ground anchors and immediately said how much better it was!!!! And that’s with the two of them AND a friend bundled on the net-swing cradle all at once 😆Hoorah! So far neither the built-in stakes OR separate ground anchors are wiggling their way out of the ground: result!

Great quality swing frame, would highly recommend

This was straightforward to assemble and looks nice. The only problem is that it really does need firm ground anchors. I concreted in the provided ground enameled anchors but didn't know that enamel paint doesn't stick to concrete. As a result the anchors can be slid out of the ground and will have to buy and install new ground anchors.

heavy duty frame - all as i expected

Had it for 2 months, adults can use it too. No problems with putting it on lawn. Did not use concrete, it does sway a little but it serves its purpose.

Exactly what we needed and easy to put up a d I now have happy grandchildren 😁

Stability not too great

Exactly as described first one I have found that holds a good amount of weight at a reasonable price my son is quite big for his age and this will last him a long time great quality very sturdy highly recommend