Trampoline Information (merged thread)

dprovan

polly, we got ours from smyths in Ballymena in March,

kids love it and the quality is also good, perhaps it won't last a lifetime like the expensive ones, but unlike the expensive ones you can afford to replace in 4/5 years time if the quality is an issue. I too have seen about 5/6 kids on ours and there is no sign of wear and tear,,,,actually I am 15st and have been on it and there is still no sign of wear and tear....highly recommend by the way....great fun

Polly

Thanks dprovan. Having great fun with it so far :j

Ardsguy

Before you buy a garden trampoline or if you already have, please read this!

http://www.british-gymnastics.org/downloads/pafiledb.php?action=download&id=428

Official Press Release from the governing body

Sorry if this is in wrong place

serpico

Anyone who buys one of these things can't have done any proper research on safety or is plain nuts and just does not care about their kids. A&E departments all over N.I are swamped with having to deal with endless broken bones serious injuries.

Anyone thinking of buying one of these contraptions even with a safety net should do a search on Google "Trampoline injuries" or "Trampoline fatalities" if they still want one for their kids, they have never seen an 11 year girl who will be a paraplegic for the rest of her life through a broken neck, oh and yes the trampoline she was on did have a safety net.

martinpike

Where does the level of risk fall in relation to crossing the road?

I don't have kids, but my neighbour has 4, and it's the best investment he's ever made, in terms of pure enjoyment.

Of course I would endorse the sentiment about proper training before use.

big_dave_9

Try https://www.blacksheeplay.co.uk they dont show trampolines on their web pages but do stock them. They are based in N. Ireland but deliver all over the uk at great rates.

Just for the record, there are 2 things to look for in a trampoline. max user weight and guarantee. The rest is waffle. OK price is always an issue, but the cheap trampolines do break. Jumpking -the biggest supplier in the USA has just gone bust on the back of a massive product recall.

If you can, sink the trampoline. By far the best option. But get proper advise re drainage and vents.

Terry30

:think: Just to follow up on big daves post. The reason it is best to sink the trampoline, i.e. dig a pit so the trampoline surface is at ground level, is so that it's less far to fall. (Always best). The vents are necessary to allow the air pushed down by the bed of the trampoline to escape, otherwise no bounce. Consider drainage if you dont want to bounce in the wet. On a more serious note there are safety issues with trampolines and if you are considering buying one you should check out the garden trampoline information at http://www.wvtc.co.uk. :think:

Terry30

Trampolines are great fun and good exercise but they are also potentially dangerous. All I would say is be informed about the pro's and con's then make your own mind up. http://www.wvtc.co.uk has an article about garden trampolnes and links to safety information from ROSPA and British Gymnsatics. :j

Poppy9

My daughter loves gymnastics and would love a trampoline at home. I am concerned about the safety but I have to weigh it up against the exercise and fun.

In her gymnastics club one of the girls had a nasty accident when her foot got stuck on the vault and they heard her arm snap (well that's what the kids said :rolleyes: )

nadnad

i have to wonder if society is going a bit mad with over cautiousness. Yes trampolines can be dangerous if not used with common sense, just as most children's toys can be dangerous - bikes, skateboards, rollarblades, horse riding etc etc. We're hearing more about injuries on trampolines simply because they have become so popular therefore of course the injury level is going to rise - same as anything - the more cars on the roads the injuries etc etc. So many children have so much fun on these and its an excellant form of exercise in a society where the majority of children spend the majority of their time indoors on computers and watching TV. I'm moving house soon and will have room for a trampoline - I'm going to get the biggest one I can find and I don't have kids - its just for me! But when I do have children I will of course let them use it - if by that stage trampolines haven't been long since forgotten about - which most likely they will be - and then the next "dangerous" craze will come in!