After doing some pretty extensive comparison research on and other sites, we decided upon the over other similar trampolines. The product description called it Our Easy Assemble/Disassemble Feature Trampoline and after setting up, I think the description is appropriate. I will disassemble everything but the legs this winter, so that everything but the legs will go back into the box (legs can lean against the wall). It had most of the features that were important to us, based on reading about all sorts of trampolines from a variety of sites, including:
- 7.5 FT. Trampoline Enclosure Height: 90
- Capacity Weight: 250 lbs. (Im 225, so some of the 200lb tramps would be too small for me)
- Jumping Mat, Safety Pad, Safety Enclosure Net Foam sleeves are guaranteed to be UV Water resistant
It took me a couple of hours to set up on my own. and while it would have been easier with a helper, one wasnt necessary. I was careful to follow directions carefully, including looking at any pictures I could find. There were a few directions that took me a while to figure out exactly, as they were not entirely clear as written, but I was able to figure them out. For instance, I had some trouble figuring out where to tie the elastics for safety pad around the frame and springs. Im actually not entirely sure I did it as directed, but it has worked out fine. I did have one elastic rip out of the pad because I pulled the ties a little too hard trying to reach the frame, but aside from that, it went OK. I have also noticed that a few of the stitches on the safety pad are coming undone, which is a little bit of a concern, but it still serves its purpose. In fact, since the safety net ties under the pad, there really isnt any way for someone inside the net landing on the springs, so the pad and net are serving their purpose.
After a month of my 13 year old daughter jumping daily for up to a couple hours, the trampoline is doing great. I wont let her had multiple people on it unless I am actively watching her, as my research revealed that most injuries are a result of people landing on each other. It will also likely last longer without as much weight on it all the time.
We opted for the 14 over the 12, which was actually not necessary. 14 is huge, IMHO, so Im sure the 12 would have been sufficient for her. The two of us move it on the lawn a couple of times a week in an attempt to keep the grass under it alive, and so far so good.
In short, we are very happy with the trampoline after 1 month.
Just what we asked for!
After doing some pretty extensive comparison research on and other sites, we decided upon the over other similar trampolines. The product description called it Our Easy Assemble/Disassemble Feature Trampoline and after setting up, I think the description is appropriate. I will disassemble everything but the legs this winter, so that everything but the legs will go back into the box (legs can lean against the wall). It had most of the features that were important to us, based on reading about all sorts of trampolines from a variety of sites, including: - 7.5 FT. Trampoline Enclosure Height: 90 - Capacity Weight: 250 lbs. (Im 225, so some of the 200lb tramps would be too small for me) - Jumping Mat, Safety Pad, Safety Enclosure Net Foam sleeves are guaranteed to be UV Water resistant It took me a couple of hours to set up on my own. and while it would have been easier with a helper, one wasnt necessary. I was careful to follow directions carefully, including looking at any pictures I could find. There were a few directions that took me a while to figure out exactly, as they were not entirely clear as written, but I was able to figure them out. For instance, I had some trouble figuring out where to tie the elastics for safety pad around the frame and springs. Im actually not entirely sure I did it as directed, but it has worked out fine. I did have one elastic rip out of the pad because I pulled the ties a little too hard trying to reach the frame, but aside from that, it went OK. I have also noticed that a few of the stitches on the safety pad are coming undone, which is a little bit of a concern, but it still serves its purpose. In fact, since the safety net ties under the pad, there really isnt any way for someone inside the net landing on the springs, so the pad and net are serving their purpose. After a month of my 13 year old daughter jumping daily for up to a couple hours, the trampoline is doing great. I wont let her had multiple people on it unless I am actively watching her, as my research revealed that most injuries are a result of people landing on each other. It will also likely last longer without as much weight on it all the time. We opted for the 14 over the 12, which was actually not necessary. 14 is huge, IMHO, so Im sure the 12 would have been sufficient for her. The two of us move it on the lawn a couple of times a week in an attempt to keep the grass under it alive, and so far so good. In short, we are very happy with the trampoline after 1 month.