Backyard Discovery Skyfort II Playset vs Gorilla Playsets Nantucket Swing Set

The Gorilla Playsets Nantucket is the safer pick for most families. It rates 4.3 from 45 owners against 3.1 from 2,000 for the Skyfort II, and its cedar build carries an 800 lb load rating with a simpler layout that is easier to assemble and maintain. The Skyfort II is the bigger, more theatrical set: a raised clubhouse, crow's nest, monkey bars, three swing positions and a 10-foot slide. Buy the Skyfort II only if you want that castle play value and have the yard space and patience for a 727 lb build.

• Choose the Backyard Discovery Skyfort II if you want a tall clubhouse playset with a crow's nest, monkey bars and three swing spots, and you have a large yard and help for a heavy build.
• Choose the Gorilla Playsets Nantucket if you want a sturdier-rated, simpler cedar set with a wood roof, wave slide and climbing wall that is easier to assemble and keep up.