mamaraby Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm thinking of getting my really active kids one of those mini trampolines to help them get rid of some extra energy and help with emotional regulation. I'm looking for recommendations. I looked at the local CL, but most of them are either too expensive or too far away. So, Amazon or maybe a big box store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 We have an Urban Rebounder and we like it, but there are many options available in just about every price range. If you visit the forums at VideoFitness.com and run a search for "rebounder," you will find a ton of information. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 The Urban Rebounder would be my top choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I have a Needak and love it. I'm on my second one (both purchased used) in 10 yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I have a Needak and love it. I'm on my second one (both purchased used) in 10 yrs. This is the brand we have. LOVE ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 We have a Jumpsport. It was less when we bought it - I think we got a deal somehow, but yeah, it's significantly more than the spring based brands. However, the bungee based trampoline was worth it to me. I'm very glad we splurged. We should have done it sooner. I wish we could afford a Bellicon, but, um, those are even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 :lurk5: I need to exercise and dd loves to exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink&bluemommy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 We all love our jumpsport fitness trampoline! More expensive but so quiet and springy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Lol....I just had sticker shock. I was thinking $50. I did head back to CL and search a nearby city instead of my own and am hoping the Urban rebounder listed there is still available. Which is not to say that I don't appreciate the suggestions. :0) If I can get the one from CL and it works like I hope it will, then obvs I'm going to have to start saving my pennies. ETA: and yes...the Bellicon? The lady on CL wants $875. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 We have this one and it's been fine: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037ZD5B6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I paid about half of this, though, as it was on special. Good luck finding one! I wish we could have afforded a nicer one, but this one keeps the kids more than entertained and has't sent springs flying through the house, either. I don't have a lot of experience with trampolines, but in trying them out and talking with others, it seemed that a larger size helped make the tramp bouncier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 We have a Bellicon and it is worth every penny. A friend and I both ordered one so we got a discount and combined shipping. Still, it was pricey but we have never regretted the purchase. It gets used every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 ETA: and yes...the Bellicon? The lady on CL wants $875. OMG I would kill for a Bellicon! But there is no way in the universe I would let a kid touch a $900+ rebounder. It would be mine only and death to anyone who breathed near it. :) I got my Needak for about $50 though and it has been worth every penny. I tried a cheapie Wal-Mart one for 5 min. after my first Needak died and I couldn't walk without severe pain for 3 weeks. It was awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 You can get a new Bellicon for less than $875. CL is nots sometimes. I guess there are some models that are more maybe, but still. Nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Good luck finding one! I wish we could have afforded a nicer one, but this one keeps the kids more than entertained and has't sent springs flying through the house, either. I don't have a lot of experience with trampolines, but in trying them out and talking with others, it seemed that a larger size helped make the tramp bouncier. How old are your kids? My oldest is in 4th grade and I'm primarily interested in it for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 How do you guys store these?? Or are they just out most of the time? I think this would be great for the kids this winter but I don't know if it will be worth tripping over all the time (in my teeny house!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 How old are your kids? My oldest is in 4th grade and I'm primarily interested in it for him. My oldest is 7 and is very small for his age. I bounce on it sometimes, but not as much as they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 How do you guys store these?? Or are they just out most of the time? I think this would be great for the kids this winter but I don't know if it will be worth tripping over all the time (in my teeny house!) We also don't have a big house. You can get a foldable one. It would fit in the back of a closet, though they tend to be a little more expensive. Most of the nicer ones also have legs that can be unscrewed (our Jumpsport is like that), so if you wanted to have it out only in winter, that would be another potential solution. We leave ours out all the time. We also have a smallish house. It lives in a corner of the living room (or is occasionally taken to the basement for a few weeks and will have to go to the basement over Christmas because otherwise there's no room for the tree). It has been worth it for us to trip over it, so to speak. It's ugly and I suppose if I have any dinner parties I will put it away (actually, I guess I have done that a couple of times for social gatherings). But the benefits of kids who can go jump in between every subject in school for two minutes, or as they're thinking or in between every game on the iPad during screen time or whatever has been so worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 We have a Jumpsport. It was less when we bought it - I think we got a deal somehow, but yeah, it's significantly more than the spring based brands. However, the bungee based trampoline was worth it to me. I'm very glad we splurged. We should have done it sooner. I wish we could afford a Bellicon, but, um, those are even more. Same here. Love our Jumpsport 350 -- my DD jumps on it daily. If I had $, a Bellicon would be awesome, but it's incredibly pricey. I did have a Urban Rebounder and it was fine (better than my cheapie Walmart rebounder)... but after getting the Jumpsport, I was amazed at how NICE the Jumpsport felt and how STIFF/JARRING the UR felt! I didn't realize it until I tried something better. We leave ours out all the time. It stays propped up in the hallway (we have a pretty small house, 1200sq. ft.) I would not bother with a folding one; the one I had was very stiff to open and close, and prone to springing closed (pinch alert!) We did have a rebounder that the legs unscrewed, to slide under the couch. That wasn't so bad, though we had to periodically tighten the legs b/c they'd come loose with jumping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Same here. Love our Jumpsport 350 -- my DD jumps on it daily. If I had $, a Bellicon would be awesome, but it's incredibly pricey. I did have a Urban Rebounder and it was fine (better than my cheapie Walmart rebounder)... but after getting the Jumpsport, I was amazed at how NICE the Jumpsport felt and how STIFF/JARRING the UR felt! I didn't realize it until I tried something better. We leave ours out all the time. It stays propped up in the hallway (we have a pretty small house, 1200sq. ft.) I would not bother with a folding one; the one I had was very stiff to open and close, and prone to springing closed (pinch alert!) We did have a rebounder that the legs unscrewed, to slide under the couch. That wasn't so bad, though we had to periodically tighten the legs b/c they'd come loose with jumping. Yes, I always think people who say that the UR is the best maybe should try a Bellicon or a Jumpsport before they say anything too strong. It's really a different jumping experience. Of course, if you can't afford it, you can't and an UR or another half decent spring brand is probably still going to be something worth having for a kid to jump and get some energy out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 I wondered about the storage thing because our house is on the smaller size and floor space is a bit of an issue. I was thinking the basement playroom, but then I read farrar's about using it in between things and now I'm thinking on the main floor is a must. Dh thinks we can put it on its side behind something. So, yeah, basically that's my plan. Out in the way during the day, on it's side behind something when it's not needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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