Ep 076 Poolside Art The SplinterWorks Slide

In this episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast, host Mike and Trey Farley talk with Miles from SplinterWorks, a company known for its functional sculptures, including high-end furniture and pool slides. Miles shares the journey from growing up in a workshop to co-founding SplinterWorks with Matt. They discuss the transition from creating furniture and kitchens to designing revolutionary pool slides with unique materials like carbon fiber and stainless steel. The episode also delves into the challenges and innovations in the design process, the importance of art in functional pieces, and new upcoming projects.   Additionally, the podcast features a BBQ Bits segment with tips on choosing the best griddles for outdoor kitchens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGToLYiKLG0&list=PLPlPlvI-VHR19xo3MqcAebiu37iDFj9PP&index=5   00:00 Welcome to Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast 01:17 Introducing Miles and His Journey 02:40 The Birth of Splinterworks 06:42 The Hammock Bath Revolution 14:06 BBQ Bits: The EVO Griddle 20:42 The Evolution of Pool Slides 31:25 Filling the Market Gap with Downtime 31:43 Introducing the Downtime Slides 33:09 New Products in the Pipeline 34:30 Sculptural Outdoor Bars and Kitchens 35:45 The Halo Slide Concept 37:27 Custom Metal Slides and Design Challenges 40:39 Manufacturing and Shipping Timelines 42:33 Global Safety Codes and Standards 45:28 Clientele and Artistic Appreciation 50:29 Maintenance and Longevity of Slides 54:39 Inspiration and Future Innovations 01:00:18 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects   Please follow us on YouTube to see the Videos, BBQ Bits segment and other features of the episodes. https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFarleyDesigns Discover more outdoor solutions from Texas Outfitters: https://texasoutfitters.com/