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I would like some recommendations for a good trampoline I can put in my back yard. When I google trampolines, I see a bunch of same size, but the price ranges from 200 to 1000 dollars.
I want a 14 to 15 foot one. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
My kids are 10 and 16 and weigh 89 and 160 pounds. Not sure if that matters.
Trampoline this size will cost you some. It's about a quality product and safety of your kids.
Budget option: https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Tram...ref=mp_s_a_1_3
This is a German quality with safety certificates. Solid and stable. Recommended.
You need to read and follow the directions.
Great if you get one made in Germany. Otherwise they come from Canada.
Another highly recommended trampoline - this one IS Made in Germany. More expensive, but look how it's made! Great warranty too.
Friends have it and they are very happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/Zupapa-Approv...ef=mp_s_a_1_12
Trampoline this size will cost you some. It's about a quality product and safety of your kids.
Budget option: https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Tram...ref=mp_s_a_1_3
This is a German quality with safety certificates. Solid and stable. Recommended.
You need to read and follow the directions.
Great if you get one made in Germany. Otherwise they come from Canada.
Another highly recommended trampoline - this one IS Made in Germany. More expensive, but look how it's made! Great warranty too.
Friends have it and they are very happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/Zupapa-Approv...ef=mp_s_a_1_12
Make sure you let your homeowners know you're getting one, to see if they have any requirements to cover it (like a net or fence around it)
"One of the risks of having a trampoline on your property is that someone who isn't a member of your household may get injured while using it. If someone is injured while using your trampoline, you could be held liable. Personal liability coverage may help pay for the injuries you're liable for and cover legal fees up to your policy's limit. Additionally, you may be responsible for injuries or damages that aren't covered by your policy or exceed your policy limits .
Some policies only cover injuries if you take certain safety precautions. For example, limiting the number of people who can use the trampoline at the same time or putting netting around the trampoline to help prevent falls. You may not be covered if you don't comply with the insurance company's requirements and someone gets hurt."
Also, neurologists and ER doctors list trampolines as one of the things they would never get for their kids. Makes you think.
There was a Simpsons where they got one, and Homer started charging neighborhood kids $1.00 to use it. At the end of the day, they panned up from his yard to see dozens of kids lying on the lawn with various broken bones ad injuries, like the scene in Gone with the Wind where they pan up to see thousands of soldiers lying injured waiting for medical care.
Trampoline this size will cost you some. It's about a quality product and safety of your kids.
Budget option: https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Tram...ref=mp_s_a_1_3
This is a German quality with safety certificates. Solid and stable. Recommended.
You need to read and follow the directions.
Great if you get one made in Germany. Otherwise they come from Canada.
Another highly recommended trampoline - this one IS Made in Germany. More expensive, but look how it's made! Great warranty too.
Friends have it and they are very happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/Zupapa-Approv...ef=mp_s_a_1_12
I got a zupapa 15' about 7 years ago when my kids were 2. It is still in great shape. Some rust, but structrually sound and the floor mesh is like new. The net is worn out, but I just duct-taped it back together. The padding around the outside wears out about every 5 years.
Best purchase I've ever made. The kids love playing in it, I like playing in it. Besides bouncing and double-bouncing, it makes a great platform for gymnastics, stargazing, playing with toys, backyard camping, etc.
Have a talk with your kids about trampoline safety--especially if they're wild or acrobatic. The biggest risk for young kids is landing on their head, so no inverts. Older kids (and adults) need to be careful about double-bouncing as you can turn an ankle or do leg/arm bone damage if you're larger (kids under 5 are really flexible and don't need to worry so much about this). For younger kids, the most common ouchie is when they conk skulls chasing each other around.
My homeowners/umbrella insurance didn't care about the trampoline when I told them about it.
One of our neighbors had a quality trampoline a few years ago and one 10 yr old broke his neck and is now paralyzed. Was it worth it, you figure that out.
Don't waste your money. I got a 10 and 8 year old kids, a couple of months at best and they will not look at it anymore.
You will be left with that big trampoline to block sun and water from your lawn (if you have any).
Maybe take them to a trampoline park When they want to jump?
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