Squashing All Doubt: Hypedome Outshines a Competitor in the Watermelon Durability Test

Welcome to Will It Break? — an exciting new series in which we put Hypedome’s durability to the test in weird and wonderful ways. Ever wondered if your dome will survive heavy rain? How about if it started raining watermelons? These are the kinds of questions the Will It Break series is designed to answer in style. 

We often get asked by potential customers why there’s a price difference between Hypedome on one side, and the lower-cost, yet similar-looking competition on the other. To make it easy to follow, we’ll call them ’The X Dome’ — and not just because we like the way it sounds! We also believe a picture is worth a thousand words, but an HD video is priceless. Speaking of which, you might want to take a look at this…

Hypedome’s strength is clear from the way it simply bounces back while ‘The X Dome’ collapses, never to be used again.

You drop a watermelon on Hypedome, it just bounces off and rolls away. Hypedome continues to look as good as new. Things were a little more dramatic when we put ‘The X Dome’ to the test…game over. A single piece of weighty fruit is all it took to crush a thin-shell dome and leave you dome-less. No one wants that. 

How is this possible when the two domes seem to look similar online?

Not all domes are created equal. We invest heavily in the quality of our products. Our passion lies in delivering durable polycarbonate domes that will serve you in style for 15+ years, not just domes that last for the summer and the rest is up to how lucky you are with the weather (and flying watermelons). To keep it short: you get what you pay for. 

We’ve always believed that a low-quality, thin dome won’t stand up to wind, storms or even modest impacts. To prove our point, we acquired a dome sold by our competitor and pitched it in direct competition to the Hypedome. The challenge was set. 

Things started to unravel for ‘The X Dome’ before we’d even taken it out of the box. This cut-price polycarbonate dome (made in China) suffered from a crooked frame around its entrance. Not reassuring when we knew it was about to face the Watermelon Test. 

So what’s the secret behind Hypedome’s unbeatable strength? Let’s peel back the juicy layers and reveal the delectable details!

Well, while unpacking the delivery we were surprised to see, that ‘The X Dome’s’ panels were so much thinner than they are with Hypedome. That’s right, Hypedome polycarbonate panels are 2x – 3x times thicker. The result? A level of strength that competing domes simply can’t offer.

While ‘The X Dome’ may have looked confident, it was no match for Hypedome’s ingenuity. The addition of an aluminum entrance frame provides unparalleled support, ensuring Hypedome stands tall even under the weightiest watermelon pressure.

The secret to Hypedome’s sturdy exterior lies also in its panel distribution. More panels, smaller in size – that’s the winning formula! This clever design results in a much stronger outer shell.

The devil is in the details, they say, and we know it well. While ‘The X Dome’ relied on easily breakable plastic connectors, we chose a different path. Stainless steel screws join Hypedome’s panels together, creating an unbreakable bond.

Hypedome’s got your back with a robust anchoring kit, including stainless steel brackets for that added security and peace of mind.

The durability of the geodesic dome is something Hypedome can be truly proud of. Cheaper options may look attractive at a quick glance, but they come with so many additional costs. ‘The X Dome’ will probably last about 1-2 seasons, won’t withstand the first strong wind, and is definitely no match for a flying watermelon. On the other hand, Hypedome’s superior quality will keep you satisfied for many years to come, with no extra costs. We guess this is what you’re looking for.

So why risk being made dome-less when you can make your garden the best part of your home with a Hypedome garden pod? Honestly, we can’t think of a good reason not to.