Trampoline from Aldi

JoKay_2

http://uk.aldi.com/sunday_special_buys/productnl_182.html

This trampoline is apparently available tomorrow, but I wanted other people's opinions on it before I splash my cash!! Am I wasting my money?

TIA!

mandirinmonroe

looks good enough one. most of aldi's stuff is usually good quality.

C_Ronaldo

it depends how much you would use it, i worked at aldi last year when we had the trampolins on offer and i dont recall any being returned due to being faulty, i take it your garden is big enough

mrsbudget

Does this have any cover..for winter season?

edina

Got mine last yr from Aldi......best buy!!. We all love it whatever our ages. I didn't come with a cover, but they are cheap enough to buy (I paid £7.99) and no steps, again cheap enough to buy.
Has killed the middle of my lawn, but too much fun had to worry about a bit of grass:j

kittiwoz

As a qualified trampolining coach I have strong reservations about domestic trampolines and it is my personal and professional recommendation that you consider enrolling your child in an organised trampolining class or club. Advantages of this are that they will then be able to learn new moves safely in a controlled environment and under qualified supervision which will reduce the risk of injury and allow them to progress and learn moves which they couldn't do safely on garden trampoline. Also please be aware that whilst there are British Standards in place for commercial trampolines and for club and competition trampolines there are no relevant safety standards for those sold for domestic use. Furthermore trampolining clubs ensure their trampolines undergo regular professional inspection and maintenance.

If you do buy a garden trampoline then you should supervise your child on it at all times and should not permit them to somersault/"flip" under any circumstance. I would strongly recommend use of a safety enclosure and that the trampoline should be sited on an energy absorbing surface such as long grass regardless of whether an enclosure is present and there should be a clear, unobstructed fall area of ideally not less than 2.5 metres around the perimeter. There should be no overhanging obstructions such as tree branches in the area of the trampoline. Children must be taught never to go under the trampoline while someone else is on it. You should not allow more than one child to use the trampoline at any one time. Children should not bounce while wearing jewelery.


There are a couple of useful sites I suggest anyone who has or is thinking of getting a garden trampoline takes a look at. The Royal society for Prevention of Accidents has a factsheet and The British Gymnastics Association has published a Statement on Garden Trampolines which includes safety guidelines.

SpudGunner

Get there early is my advice if you are going to get one.

I was queing for summat else when they were last on sale. People were almost fighting each other to get one and running down the aisles. It really was not pleasant.