12 feet trampoline.....£154.99!

jetty

24ctu wrote: »

I hate to rain on the parade and please don't take this the wrong way, but do bear in mind that often with trampolines it's a case of 'you get what you pay for'. The cheaper trampolines tend to have fewer springs and thinner padding, making them a little less safe, particularly if more than one child uses it at a time. Of course if good care is taken then there shouldn't be much of an issue, but it's worth taking into consideration.

Also if a trampoline includes an enclosure, don't use it for the sake of it unless you think the child would benefit, or if they're a younger child. It can promote unsafe use - some children will adopt the mentality that there's a safeguard there so they don't need to worry about bouncing towards the edge!

Sorry to barge in, but this just comes from having dealt with a number of types of trampoline (and many parents buying them) at work for the last few years.

i have a 13' one that i got in a sale and it's the same as the toys r us one, considering the toys r us one would cost £400 for both if bought separately, it's not really a cheap make, just cheaper in the sale. Also, i don't mean to be funny, but it's common sense to make sure your children don't lean on the netting or bounce into it on purpose and i certainly don't let mine do it lol

*~*Pinky*~*

We bought a 12' trampoline from Toys R Us 3 years ago (cost £200) it has been left outside the whole time and is still in really good condition. The blue spring cover is worn but we regulary check the springs, enclosure etc and it's in really good nick.

24ctu_2

jetty wrote: »

i have a 13' one that i got in a sale and it's the same as the toys r us one, considering the toys r us one would cost £400 for both if bought separately, it's not really a cheap make, just cheaper in the sale. Also, i don't mean to be funny, but it's common sense to make sure your children don't lean on the netting or bounce into it on purpose and i certainly don't let mine do it lol

Of course if it's a good make on sale then go for it, just obviously beware the cheaper brands. I didn't mean to be difficult - just to say that sometimes the cost-cutting taken by the manufacturers can lead to less safe products.

And I only warn because I've constructed them with enclosures in the past - only to see eager children bouncing around the sides like there's no tomorrow and the parents doing nothing about it! Fortunately I think MSErs have much more sense than that.