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I want to buy a trampoline for my children....10ft or 13 ft?

Title says it all really, I want to buy a trampoline from argos for my children,with 100 pounds shell vouchers that we have earned (yaaay) and the rest i will pay. Its either going to be the 13 ft or 10 ft one. Obviously the 10 ft one is cheaper and i just wondered if these ones looked too small.? Does any-one have the 10ft one? My garden isnt that big so space wise it would be better to fit it in, any replies gratefully received.
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. Your really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” Lucille Ball.

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  • bbford
    bbford Posts: 717 Forumite
    Hi

    I have an 8ft one with enclosure for my 4 year old which is ample for her and her friends, and doesn't take up much room.

    I would say that a 10 ft would be ample for most children, how old are yours?

    I really would advise an enclosure - A+E depts. are reportedly seeing high rates of injuries, apparantly Dr's in the US are asking for enclosures to be compulsory.
    HTH
    How much ?????????!!!
  • elaine373
    elaine373 Posts: 1,427 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3682047.htm


    This is the one i intend on buying and it has an enclosure included. I read last year that a young boy died from serious head injuries and would never have one without.I am buying the trampoline for my youngest children who are nearly 8 and nearly 7. I suspect my teenagers will have a bounce now and again 2. I do have a 3 year old but dont think he will go on it yet.
    “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. Your really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” Lucille Ball.
  • fabwitch_2
    fabwitch_2 Posts: 1,756 Forumite
    I have three children age 14, 10 & 8 and also have the 10 foot trampoline with sides. It is a great trampoline and th kids wre on it all last summer and me also and Hubby.
    Competitions wins 2010

    LG Cookie Fresh Mobile with £50 credit, Kiss 100 on FB
    .:j
  • fabwitch_2
    fabwitch_2 Posts: 1,756 Forumite
    I have three children age 14, 10 & 8 and also have the 10 foot trampoline with sides. It is a great trampoline and th kids wre on it all last summer and me also and Hubby. Its a great way to keep fit and more than big enough for us. I would recommend this one I have no complaints and it is very safe.
    Competitions wins 2010

    LG Cookie Fresh Mobile with £50 credit, Kiss 100 on FB
    .:j
  • elaine373
    elaine373 Posts: 1,427 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Thanks to all that advised on the 10ft trampoline question. Ours came today and its just right. I am looking forward to seeing the kids get some exercise instead sat in front of the tv or computer.
    “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. Your really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” Lucille Ball.
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