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#302513 28-Nov-2022 14:40

It's that time - getting a tramp for the kids (8 and 5 years) for Christmas.

I've been looking at Kmart - they have 14ft spring tramp for $319. Galvanised steel, net inside the springs, looks decent enough.

Looking at more expensive options as well - Jumpflex (which an earlier thread seemed to recommend) have a 10ft for $800. SpaceJump have one that looks very similar to the Jumpflex 10ft, on sale (ending tonight) for the same price - but includes free delivery, a sun shade, a slide and slip 'n' slide attachment, a "hover board", and a mist spray attachment.

What do people reckon? I guess the more expensive options are probably preferred, but interested to hear what people think of the SpaceJump vs the Kmart model.

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#3002647 28-Nov-2022 14:43

I'd recommend Jumpflex.

We've had one now for many years and they (without question) honoured their warranty on mat, net and pole sleeves (all at separate times).

It's still going strong and will be sold soon as our teenage boys no longer use it.

Get the largest one you can.

I've never read good things about the longevity or warranty claims on cheaper tramps.

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#3002655 28-Nov-2022 15:11

I've had the 12' KMart one for 3-4 years now, and there's nothing particular about it to avoid. The D-clips that hold the mat on can get out of alignment a bit easy, which can speed up perishing of the loops, and the uprights are a bit weedy and can buckle in very strong storms.

Also, remember that these things are large, and that you will need something to hold it down in the wind. Soil anchors might be good, but if you don't have deep soil, you'll need something to anchor it. Mine flew 30m over my neighbour's fence and landed in a tree, and so after I got it back, I made a weight out of a bucket and bag of concrete. That's fixed it.

Given its price, you can't go toooo far wrong.

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#3002663 28-Nov-2022 15:28

We bought a model which has side nets and mats and I have thrown my not-insignificant girth against it with a running start from inside and couldn't either tip or move the trampoline or rip the netting. I feel the kids are very safe on it (as safe as trampolines can be), and I will echo get the largest one you can afford. Given the injuries that can occur on trampolines, I highly recommend one with side nets and that is good quality and well built.

Our one came with some accessories like a mini basketball hoop and a sprinkler thing for summer time which the kids have had fun with.

Ours may have been a jumpflex, it came from Hamilton.

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#3002670 28-Nov-2022 15:47

I've got one of the 10ft JumpFlex ones on order for Christmas. If you miss the JumpFlex BF promotion, they are also doing a free sunshade and anchor kit promo until end of December (they also say the free lifetime warranty and ladder but you get those anyway...). TBH I would have gone for the 12 ft but we have a smaller yard and it's only for a single toddler atm.

Definitely for the ages you are looking at, I would go bigger and pay attention to the weight limits. The Kmart 12ft is only 100kg, which is pretty easy to go over with a few kids or one stocky adult! The JumpFlex range is 250kg on the 12ft and higher.

Another one I was closely looking at was the Torpedo7 Big Bounce range which is on special atm, but decided to ultimately go for the JumpFlex with the lifetime warranty thing, as I could see a lot of people saying that the net was the first thing to go and T7 apparently is perpetually out of stock of replacement parts. Otherwise they seem generally good for the price

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#3002673 28-Nov-2022 15:57

View the trampoline as an investment and something that your kids will use for 10+ years.

I'd recommend Jumpflex and getting the largest size you can fit on your section.

Our Jumpflex is over 5 years old now and I've just renewed the pads and netting this season as the old padding was wearing through where they hop off/on and the stitching in the netting had failed up one side of the zipper. Out of warranty but at least all of the parts are still available and not too expensive. Their new lifetime warranty looks like it will cover these indefinitely now, which is important as they don't last in the sun, no matter how well you look after them.

Our neighbours got a cheapie last Christmas and they already have two broken poles. I'm doubtful they can get spare parts for it. Their kids play on ours as well, no issues.

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#3002678 28-Nov-2022 16:11

Thanks for the replies. I'd gathered that Jumpflex was a favourite. Any views on the SpaceJump brand? Looking at the specs they seem very similar to the Jumpflex, with similar call outs on their websites to their springs and framing.

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#3002736 28-Nov-2022 16:50

We got the Trade tested one. As it looked identical to the jumpflex but was a couple of hundred cheaper.

Lasted 5 years (ish) Mat ripped, they didn't have any replacement mats. Although the specs for the jump flex and the trade tested one looked the same the mats were slightly different and springs didn't quite align and so couldn't just use a jumpflex mat.

Second time round went jump flex. Should have gone with that in the first place.

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#3002737 28-Nov-2022 16:51

Jumpflex all the way

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#3002750 28-Nov-2022 17:29

Definitely invest in some anchors. Your neighbour will thank you for it (actually probably they wont, but they should). And like the others, I'd go for the biggest one you can afford and fit comfortably in the space you have.

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#3002752 28-Nov-2022 17:37

Lizard1977:

What do people reckon?

I grew up with one that had no padding over the springs, no side nets. It was just a frame, springs and mat.

I also have a good understanding of physics, and how to avoid pain.

And none of my broken bones were trampoline related.

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#3002760 28-Nov-2022 18:48

raytaylor:

I grew up with one that had no padding over the springs, no side nets. It was just a frame, springs and mat.

I also have a good understanding of physics, and how to avoid pain.

And none of my broken bones were trampoline related.

Nothing like an anecdata point of one on which to base such decisions on. (I've also managed to avoid needing a helmet to save my brains when riding my e-scooter on the road, thanks to my understanding of physics and unsurpassed riding skills; I'm not sure if that's a good rationale for me not wearing a helmet!)

Personally, I'd be totally erring on the side of caution, given clearly many in this country don't have your own skill set and/or luck:

ACC accepted claims for 12,669 trampoline-related injuries in 2020 which came at a cost of $10.6 million to help people recover. This cost was the highest in the past 10 years.

Source: https://www.acc.co.nz/newsroom/stories/jump-in-trampoline-injuries-seven-tips-to-prevent-injury/

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#3002789 28-Nov-2022 20:07

Get a Jumpflex. Ours has survived 4 years in Dubai and is only starting to need some stuff replaced now. If it can cope with 50 degree heat here in summer it's a good product.

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#3002800 28-Nov-2022 20:32

Another vote for jumpflex, even replaced hoop out of warranty period great service, highly recommended

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#3159900 15-Nov-2023 17:56

So one year on.... is Jumpflex is recommended over any other brand?

We're considering the Space Jump, which is currently the better deal comparing the two 12 or 14ft tramps with 'bonus' accessories.

However Jumpflex have a lifetime warranty.

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#3159905 15-Nov-2023 18:20

Another vote jumpflex

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