Trampoline advice

fraps · 22 Mar 2011 at 21:19

Thinking of getting a trampoline for the kids but need advice on which is a good one as I have no experience here!

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thinking of getting a 12 foot one...

Murray · 22 Mar 2011 at 21:22

all depends how big they are and how many people will want to go on at once?

Mat · 22 Mar 2011 at 21:25

rpstewart · 22 Mar 2011 at 21:35

fraps said:
Thinking of getting a 12 foot one...

Check what that is actually the size for, quite often it's the bed diameter that's quoted. One of my mates bought one not so long back thinking it would fit easily in the garden - it's a bit of a squeeze once you take into account the extra 3 feet or so the frame and padding add on.

fraps · 22 Mar 2011 at 22:24

Murray said:
all depends how big they are and how many people will want to go on at once?

yes, perhaps 3 kids (around 7 years old) at a time?

anyone know of recommended makes?

ins0mn1ac · 22 Mar 2011 at 22:27

Just bought one from Asda, 10ft, 99quid with the enclosure, its flippin awesome

I even use it myself, holds my weight easily! (just shy of 13st)

Dirk · 23 Mar 2011 at 17:44

Murray said:
all depends how big they are and how many people will want to go on at once?

Please don't let more than one person use it at a time. It's incredibly dangerous. (I used to compete and coach). I had to see a very good friend recover from a broken neck with her head bolted into a cage for six months.

ALWAYS supervise the kids while they use it.

/lecture

Morba · 23 Mar 2011 at 18:04

Agree with dirk and the person who mentioned about size!

My boy does trampolining, when I asked about a bed for home they said they never recommend any for home!

koolpc · 23 Mar 2011 at 18:09

Get one that lets you bounce!!