Crocpad sells two inflatable pool slides that look almost identical at first glance — the Minima 1.8m and the Mikros 2m. Both are made by the same Australian company, both inflate with an electric pump, and both sit at the edge of a home pool without needing power or running water. So the real question is simple: which one fits your family? Short answer: if only children will use the slide and your pool area is tight, buy the Minima at $699 AUD. If adults will use it too — or you want the bigger, longer-lasting slide — the Mikros at $1,150 AUD is the one to get. The $451 AUD price gap buys a bigger slide, a much higher weight limit, and an extra year of warranty.
We have not hands-on tested either slide. Everything in this comparison comes from Crocpad's own product pages, and claims such as "commercial-grade" are the maker's own description, not our finding. All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD). We reviewed the bigger slide in depth — read our full Crocpad Mikros 2m review for the detailed verdict and the current price.
The price gap: what the extra $451 buys
Short answer: the Mikros costs $451 AUD more ($1,150 vs $699), and the money goes toward size, weight capacity, and warranty — not toward extra accessories, which are nearly identical on both models.
The Minima 1.8m sells for $699 AUD. The Mikros 2m sells for $1,150 AUD. That is a $451 AUD difference — about 65% more than the Minima. There is no cheaper "base" version of either slide; each model comes as a single package with its pump, repair kit, and storage bag included.
What does the extra money actually change? Three things: the slide is bigger (250 cm long instead of 180 cm), it holds more than twice the weight (250 kg instead of 120 kg), and the manufacturer warranty doubles from one year to two years. Everything else — the climbing handles, the safety relief valve, the reinforced base, the repair kit, the storage bag — is the same on both. So the decision is not about features. It is about who will use the slide and how much space you have.
Size and weight limits: the difference that matters most
Short answer: the Minima is a kids-only slide (120 kg limit), while the Mikros is built for kids and adults (250 kg limit) — and the Mikros is 70 cm longer and 35 cm wider.
| Minima 1.8m | Mikros 2m | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 AUD | $1,150 AUD |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 180 x 110 x 105 cm | 250 x 145 x 120 cm |
| Weight limit | Up to 120 kg | Up to 250 kg |
| Minimum water depth | 1.2 m | 1.4 m |
| Who it is for | Kids | Kids and adults |
| Stepping pad | Attached (fill with water) | 2 m x 0.8 m (width 210 cm) |
| Climbing handles | 4 | 4 |
| Pump | 500W E-pump | E-pump |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
The weight limit is the single most important number here. The Minima holds up to 120 kg, which covers children and smaller teenagers, but the maker positions it as a slide for kids. The Mikros holds up to 250 kg and is explicitly listed by Crocpad as being "for kids and adults." That means parents can actually use the Mikros themselves instead of just watching from the side.
The size difference is easy to picture: the Minima is 180 cm long, 110 cm wide, and 105 cm high. The Mikros is 250 cm long, 145 cm wide, and 120 cm high. The Mikros is roughly 40% longer, which makes for a longer ride down into the pool, and its extra width makes the climbing and sliding area feel less cramped for bigger users.
What is the same on both slides
Short answer: almost everything except size, weight limit, and warranty — both come with the same handles, safety valve, reinforced base, repair kit, storage bag, and pump, and neither needs power or running water at the pool.
Both slides ship with four climbing handles, a safety relief valve, a reinforced base, a repair kit, and a storage bag. Both include an electric pump — the Minima lists a 500W E-pump, while the Mikros lists an E-pump without a stated wattage. Both are described by Crocpad as commercial-grade inflatable pool slides for residential use, and both are marked patent pending.
Both slides also work the same way once set up: they are inflated at the pool edge and secured with a stepping pad that you fill with water. Neither needs a power point or a running-water connection at the pool itself. Both are designed to be stored away and moved — Crocpad notes the design makes the slides easy to store and move and helps avoid mould.
The stepping pad differs in form but not in purpose: the Minima's is attached and filled with water to anchor the slide, while the Mikros has a larger 2 m x 0.8 m pad (stated width 210 cm). In both cases the pad is what holds the slide in place.
Space around the pool: check the fence clearance first
Short answer: the Minima needs 60 cm between the pool edge and the fence; the Mikros needs 80 cm — measure before you buy, because a slide that does not fit the gap is a slide you cannot use safely.
This is the detail most likely to catch buyers out. Crocpad states that the Minima is designed to fit in any pool where 60 cm is available between the pool edge and the fence. The Mikros needs 80 cm in the same spot. That 20 cm difference comes from the Mikros being longer and wider, and from its larger stepping pad.
Before ordering either model, measure the strip of deck between your pool edge and the fence or wall behind it. If you have between 60 and 80 cm, the Minima fits and the Mikros does not. If you have 80 cm or more, both fit and the choice comes back to who will use the slide. Also remember that the slide itself is only part of the footprint — you need room to walk around it, inflate it, and get children on and off safely.
Warranty: one year vs two years
Short answer: the Minima comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty and the Mikros with a two-year manufacturer warranty; both are covered by Australian Consumer Law rights, which Crocpad notes are not affected by the warranty period.
The warranty is the clearest sign of how Crocpad positions the two models. The Minima, at $699 AUD, carries a one-year manufacturer warranty. The Mikros, at $1,150 AUD, carries a two-year manufacturer warranty. Both product pages carry the same note: "Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law are not affected."
Which one should you buy?
Short answer: buy the Minima if only children will use it and your pool area is tight; buy the Mikros if any adult will slide, if you want the longer warranty, or if you have the 80 cm of clearance it needs.
Choose the Minima 1.8m ($699 AUD) if:
- Only children will use the slide, and everyone using it is comfortably under the 120 kg limit.
- The gap between your pool edge and the fence is 60 to 80 cm — enough for the Minima but not the Mikros.
- You want the lowest price for a slide that still comes with the pump, repair kit, and storage bag.
Choose the Mikros 2m ($1,150 AUD) if:
- Adults will use the slide too — its 250 kg limit is the only one of the two that is rated for adults.
- You have at least 80 cm between the pool edge and the fence.
- You want the bigger slide and the two-year warranty, and the extra $451 AUD fits your budget.
For most families, the Mikros is the buy: it is the only one of the two that adults can use, and the extra $451 buys a bigger slide plus a second year of warranty. For the full breakdown — setup, what is in the box, and whether it is worth $1,150 — see our Crocpad Mikros 2m review.
Safety note
Short answer: treat either slide like any pool equipment — an adult should always supervise children using it, respect the weight limit, and secure the slide properly before anyone climbs on.
Both slides are pool equipment, not toys to be left unsupervised. An adult should supervise children at all times while the slide is in use. Respect the stated weight limit — 120 kg for the Minima, 250 kg for the Mikros — and do not exceed it. Fill the stepping pad with water and secure the slide before anyone climbs on, as the maker instructs. Check the required clearance from the fence (60 cm for the Minima, 80 cm for the Mikros) so the slide sits flat and stable. And as with any inflatable product, inspect it for damage before use and use the included repair kit if you find a leak.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Crocpad Minima only for kids?
Short answer: yes — the Minima is aimed at kids and holds up to 120 kg, while the Mikros is listed for kids and adults with a 250 kg limit. If an adult in your household wants to slide too, the Mikros is the model rated for that.
How much space do I need behind the pool for a Crocpad slide?
Short answer: 60 cm between the pool edge and the fence for the Minima, and 80 cm for the Mikros. Crocpad states both figures on its product pages. Measure the gap before you buy — if you have less than 60 cm, neither slide fits; if you have 60 to 80 cm, only the Minima fits; if you have 80 cm or more, both fit.
Do Crocpad slides need power or running water at the pool?
Short answer: no. Both the Minima and the Mikros are inflated with the included electric pump and secured with a stepping pad filled with water, and Crocpad states that neither model needs power or running water at the pool itself. You inflate the slide, fill the pad, and it is ready to use.
What is the difference in warranty between the Minima and the Mikros?
Short answer: the Minima comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty and the Mikros with a two-year manufacturer warranty. Both are covered by Australian Consumer Law rights, which Crocpad notes are not affected by the warranty period. The longer warranty on the Mikros is part of what the extra $451 AUD buys.
Source: Crocpad. Prices and specifications are as listed on Crocpad's product pages on 1 November 2026 and are in Australian dollars (AUD). We have not hands-on tested either product.