Buying a trampoline - advice needed

the_cows_udders

Thanks. I think the little one would be a bit too baby-ish. He's got his heart set on a big one with a net round.

The garden is in the shade all day so it's not nice sitting out there. It's only really used for playing it so I don't mind a big trampoline filling it!

peaceandfreedom

the_cows_udders wrote: »

Thanks but I was after buying information and not a discussion on why people hate neighbours trampolines

Indeed. Also don't worry too much about the safety statistics, you just have to use a bit of common sense. Lots of things are far more dangerous - such as riding a bike.

It is likely your son will be on his own on the trampoline a lot of the time, but if he has a friend on with him, you will have to be careful to supervise them. Most accidents occur either when there is no enclosure and the child falls off, or if there is more than one child on the trampoline. Be especially careful if one child is a lot bigger than the other - the smaller one will get squashed.

The thing is, all the advice says to only have one child at a time, but they all have such tremendous fun when there's a few of them on there. They have all kinds of games they play. OK, it might be a bit loud for the neighbours but a garden full of kids will be loud whatever they're doing. Such is life.

peaceandfreedom

the_cows_udders wrote: »

Thanks. I think the little one would be a bit too baby-ish. He's got his heart set on a big one with a net round.

The garden is in the shade all day so it's not nice sitting out there. It's only really used for playing it so I don't mind a big trampoline filling it!

Yes, the 6ft ones are a bit tiny. Would you be able to get a bigger one in - or perhaps your garden is a little bigger than you thought.

peaceandfreedom

jungle_jane wrote: »

We have one next door and it goes really mouldy and nasty over winter. as a result the little girls won't play on it...

i have to say i also really hate it - its a major eyesore:-)

They are not pretty things, it must be said, though if they start getting a bit tatty they look even worse. Over the winter, it won't be used so much so you could unhook the netting at the top and cover the main part of the trampoline with a cover until Spring has sprung. Keeps the worst of the green slimy stuff off.

the_cows_udders

peaceandfreedom wrote: »

Yes, the 6ft ones are a bit tiny. Would you be able to get a bigger one in - or perhaps your garden is a little bigger than you thought.

I'll have a measure tomorrow as it's dark now!

Thanks for all your help

Caroline73_2

I bought an 8ft Leapfrog trampoline on eBay from 'sofa-company' a few months ago. They were cheap but the trampoline and enclosure are great.

They trade online at WWW.trampoline-warehouse.co.uk but were cheaper on eBay. I paid less than £100 including delivery.

pulliptears

When I worked in an independent toy shop TP were renowned for being the hardest wearing trampolines, of course this also made them more expensive, but if you want a trampoline to last for the kids entire childhood then thats probably amongst the better makes: http://www.tptoys.com/

Make sure you cover it over winter and you should be fine.

pulliptears

Incidentally, please do make 100% sure you can fit one in..... When I bought DD one I was certain a 10ft would easily fit on the bottom lawn. I'd purchased it cheaply when Index Catalogues went bust on the high street, I think I paid about £55 for trampoline and enclosure so I wasn't going to argue at that price. Anyway, the space I wanted it in looked a lot bigger than it actually was and well....



Needless to say (if you have managed to spot it!) its secured with iron rods sunk into concrete and is amazingly still completely level after 5 years. Bit scary bouncing on a precipice but one hell of a view from up there. LMAO.
OH was less than impressed with me I can assure you.

toffifee

If you're anywhere near Maidenhead/Reading there's a brilliant place where you can go and see/try out lots of different trampolines. They deliver and can recommend a couple of lads to put it up for you. Will try to remember the name and post when it comes back to me....

Found it: http://www.justoutdoortoys.co.uk/