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As with most things these days the options are almost endless...
We've got a 'Supertramp' round one which has been excellent.
The diameter is one thing to consider - how much space is it going to take up and what is below it?
Ours has always sat on lawn, which just means I need to move it most times I mow the lawn - I tend to alternate between locations for it but some have bark, etc... under theirs and don't move them.
The one we have is a 14 foot one which is big, basically big enough for adults.
They are a pain to put up - possibly consider a spring puller - depending on how much you like your fingers and the skin on your knuckles!! There is a knack to putting them up. I just do it by hand, using a spare spring to pull them. Watch the spring doesn't expand and then contract on your skin - they pinch hard!!
They can be set 'in the ground' which can mean they dominate the space less, but would require some groundwork before purchasing.
Ours has had a lot of use over the years and is still used.
Make sure no one decides to try and play under it - that is to be discouraged and children reminded!! Most don't play under them, but suddenly one of them or friends (when we could have people round) has a bright idea...
ETA : ours has never had ground anchors to stop it flying away - it's a heavy trampoline and whilst we're in a windy area it has never moved at all, but if you put yours on a hard surface or dry surface it may well be a good idea as it just needs a bit of wind under it and then.... whoosh!
We've got a 'Supertramp' round one which has been excellent.
The diameter is one thing to consider - how much space is it going to take up and what is below it?
Ours has always sat on lawn, which just means I need to move it most times I mow the lawn - I tend to alternate between locations for it but some have bark, etc... under theirs and don't move them.
The one we have is a 14 foot one which is big, basically big enough for adults.
They are a pain to put up - possibly consider a spring puller - depending on how much you like your fingers and the skin on your knuckles!! There is a knack to putting them up. I just do it by hand, using a spare spring to pull them. Watch the spring doesn't expand and then contract on your skin - they pinch hard!!
They can be set 'in the ground' which can mean they dominate the space less, but would require some groundwork before purchasing.
Ours has had a lot of use over the years and is still used.
Make sure no one decides to try and play under it - that is to be discouraged and children reminded!! Most don't play under them, but suddenly one of them or friends (when we could have people round) has a bright idea...
ETA : ours has never had ground anchors to stop it flying away - it's a heavy trampoline and whilst we're in a windy area it has never moved at all, but if you put yours on a hard surface or dry surface it may well be a good idea as it just needs a bit of wind under it and then.... whoosh!
Edited by eps on Wednesday 10th March 14:59
We bought an 8ft Jump King at the start of lockdown 1 (having previously sworn never to have one) and have to say it was an absolute Godsend.
You can buy them retail, but we ordered ours direct: https://www.jumpking.co.uk/product-GB.asp?id=3485
6yo absolutely loves it.
You can buy them retail, but we ordered ours direct: https://www.jumpking.co.uk/product-GB.asp?id=3485
6yo absolutely loves it.
TP Genus 12 ft Octagon.
Our kids (now 10 and 6) are on it almost every dry day - sometime even in the dark. We've had it 9 years, so far we've replaced the surround and this year will replace the mat. But otherwise excellent. The instructions say it take 2 people to assemble, but I did it myself in 2-3 hours.
It can also be moved by 1 person, and is far enough off the ground to run the lawnmower underneath.
Highly recommended!
Our kids (now 10 and 6) are on it almost every dry day - sometime even in the dark. We've had it 9 years, so far we've replaced the surround and this year will replace the mat. But otherwise excellent. The instructions say it take 2 people to assemble, but I did it myself in 2-3 hours.
It can also be moved by 1 person, and is far enough off the ground to run the lawnmower underneath.
Highly recommended!
Plum. We've had a couple and they have lasted very well. The current one is 5 years old and other than a bit of moss and fraying of the net its still in perfect work order.
One point of note. Get the 14ft one to start with. Saves you having to buy it once you realise the one you did buy is too small.
One point of note. Get the 14ft one to start with. Saves you having to buy it once you realise the one you did buy is too small.
We got a 10' one from Smyths a few years back. They had a good selection. About £150. Rated for 100kg, which is more than some alternatives. Keep and eye because some aren't rated for adults at all, if you fancy an evening bouncing around lol... Has steel tubular frame around top of net which keeps everything nice and taut too.
3 years sitting outside all weathers and still perfect.
Kids still love it too. I tend to oil the joints a couple times a year to get rid of any squeaking, so relatively quiet even when used hard.
Don't underestimate assembly time, took most of a morning to put together...
3 years sitting outside all weathers and still perfect.
Kids still love it too. I tend to oil the joints a couple times a year to get rid of any squeaking, so relatively quiet even when used hard.
Don't underestimate assembly time, took most of a morning to put together...
8ft plum will take 3-4 < 8 year olds piece of cake.
It’s sturdy enough for an adult and child to have a bounce together.
Ours has been up 4 years and is still in good condition - it was £60 odd in Aldi’s, a quick look on the Plum Play website made my eyes water at the cost of the damn things now!
https://www.plumplay.co.uk/8ft-space-zone-ii-tramp...
Get a ladder along with a ground anchor kit for it.
https://www.biggamehunters.co.uk/acatalog/8ft-Tram...
https://www.biggamehunters.co.uk/acatalog/Trampoli...
Ignore the council bit - it’s a great addition to the garden to keep kids occupied and out of your hair! ours has been used with snow on the ground!
It’s sturdy enough for an adult and child to have a bounce together.
Ours has been up 4 years and is still in good condition - it was £60 odd in Aldi’s, a quick look on the Plum Play website made my eyes water at the cost of the damn things now!
https://www.plumplay.co.uk/8ft-space-zone-ii-tramp...
Get a ladder along with a ground anchor kit for it.
https://www.biggamehunters.co.uk/acatalog/8ft-Tram...
https://www.biggamehunters.co.uk/acatalog/Trampoli...
Ignore the council bit - it’s a great addition to the garden to keep kids occupied and out of your hair! ours has been used with snow on the ground!
Definitely anchor it down properly or at least tie it to something solid if you're somewhere at all exposed.
Years ago we had one in a rural part of Aberdeenshire. Got up one morning after some stormy weather and it was gone, absolutely no trace!
Eventually, several months later, a neighbour who was looking for his dog in a forestry plantation about half a mile away came across it. Wedged about 20ft up in the mature spruce trees. Scary to think of that flying around!
Years ago we had one in a rural part of Aberdeenshire. Got up one morning after some stormy weather and it was gone, absolutely no trace!
Eventually, several months later, a neighbour who was looking for his dog in a forestry plantation about half a mile away came across it. Wedged about 20ft up in the mature spruce trees. Scary to think of that flying around!
We bought the Sportspower 10ft Outdoor Kids Trampoline with Enclosure from Argos about 9 months ago and it's the one thing my lads both still play on constantly (football trampoline is the latest game!). Was £120 then but see it's £160 at the moment.
Also bought the accessories set with the ladder, cover and anchors and it's all holding up well so far.
Also bought the accessories set with the ladder, cover and anchors and it's all holding up well so far.
Be sure to show photos once it's set up, and then photos in 3 yrs time when it's ripped and covered in green mould.
And I think trampoline law dictates they have to be placed in your front garden next to the bonfire remains from when you tried to burn the insulation off some copper cables you 'found', and next to the broken washing machine that's been there for the last 5 years and is just visible through the uncut grass/weeds
Spot the trampampoline...
There'll be one in this garden somewhere..
And I think trampoline law dictates they have to be placed in your front garden next to the bonfire remains from when you tried to burn the insulation off some copper cables you 'found', and next to the broken washing machine that's been there for the last 5 years and is just visible through the uncut grass/weeds
Spot the trampampoline...
There'll be one in this garden somewhere..
Edited by LeadFarmer on Thursday 11th March 10:56
We paid £10 for ours off ebay.
8ft, perfect for 3yo daughter, and quite a nice place for the 3 off us to lounge about on and have a picnic.
I haven't ground anchored it so I can move it about to mow the lawn.
I have flipped it over in the past when high wind is forecast, but it didn't move in the 50mph we had last night.
8ft, perfect for 3yo daughter, and quite a nice place for the 3 off us to lounge about on and have a picnic.
I haven't ground anchored it so I can move it about to mow the lawn.
I have flipped it over in the past when high wind is forecast, but it didn't move in the 50mph we had last night.
Ours is a 10' sportspower from argos, big enough for a pair of 11 year olds. It replaced the previous similar trampoline that lasted about 3 years before it was for for the tip.
It never gets covered because it gets used throughout the year.
We use 2 of those big corkscrew type anchors after our last one ended up in next door's garden during a storm.
It never gets covered because it gets used throughout the year.
We use 2 of those big corkscrew type anchors after our last one ended up in next door's garden during a storm.
I wouldn't recommend Plum. We have a 10 foot one, probably 5 years old. The channel at the top of the net that the pole goes through is very thin and has deteriorated in the sun to the point that the pole has come through.
The padded edge that covers the springs has also deteriorated and now acts as a sponge soaking up all the rain water. So when the kids jump on it water is pushed out soaking them. Both the net and padded edge are stored inside in the water months.
No problem, Plum sell spare parts! Except they don't, not if your trampoline is 5 years old! So now it can't be used.
Their customer service is also appalling, they never return calls or emails. At least not within 6 weeks!!!
The padded edge that covers the springs has also deteriorated and now acts as a sponge soaking up all the rain water. So when the kids jump on it water is pushed out soaking them. Both the net and padded edge are stored inside in the water months.
No problem, Plum sell spare parts! Except they don't, not if your trampoline is 5 years old! So now it can't be used.
Their customer service is also appalling, they never return calls or emails. At least not within 6 weeks!!!
I've one of these that I bought 5 years ago https://www.bergtoys.com/uk/trampolines
Very sturdy and expensive. My previous house was very very windy but this trampoline never moved.
Very sturdy and expensive. My previous house was very very windy but this trampoline never moved.
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