Garden Trampolines

JumpKing JumpPod 12ft Trampoline

noreply@blogger.com (The Ginger Wizard) — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:29:00 +0000

£329 from Bouncy Happy People

The JUMPKING JumpPOD, the UK’s favourite quality trampoline package is here! Includes integrated safety enclosure, FREE cover, ladder and shoe net

The easy-to-assemble JumpPOD features a safety enclosure that simply slides into the Tri-Layer socket, eliminating the need for fiddly brackets

New design for easy assembly! No fiddly brackets
Unique Tri-Layer socket greatly enhances frame strength and durability
Fully stitched-in enclosure for safe and secure enclosure
Fully fastened entry/exit door for maximum security
Fully galvanised steel frame
New over and under Eurospring™ design reduces stress on frame and ensures optimum jumping performance

Reviews of the JUMPKING JumpPOD TRAMPOLINE - 12ft from Bouncy Happy People customers:
I built the JumpPOD myself with the help of the 2 eldest children (8 & 9). The younger children were well entertained in the box, which they used as a boat! The instructions were very clear, it is of very good quality and very well thought out. The kids love it to bits.

The Jumpking JumpPOD scores highly with us for lots of reasons. Jumpking have cleverly used design to create a high quality affordable trampoline. Firstly using the tri-layer socket they have created a stronger frame than any other entry level trampoline. Secondly by doing away with fiddly brackets, they have made assembly easier than ever. The POD is great fun to bounce on, certainly in our view comparable to quite a few more expensive models. Finally the Jumpking JumpPOD is also blessed with better looks than most others, its clean lines blending into the background better than most.

Technical Specification:

Frame	Galvanised Steel 12ft/3.7m
Frame Height	36"/92cm
Joint System	Tri-Layer Socket
Bed	Heavy duty polypropylene permatron
Springs	80 x 7" - Euro-Spring Design™
Surround Pad	Closed cell foam 20mm thick
Max User Weight	16-18 stone/101-114 kg
Standards	ASTM and TUV
Frame	10 years Warranty
Jumping Bed	5 years Warranty
Springs	5 years Warranty
Pad and Net	1 year Warranty

JumpKing JumpPod 14ft Trampoline

noreply@blogger.com (The Ginger Wizard) — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:28:00 +0000

£369 from Bouncy Happy People

This is the the top selling trampoline in 2006 & 2007 - the Jumpking JumpPod is a high quality trampoline with a built-in safety net. This combined unit is tough wearing has visibly high build quality.

The Jumpking JumpPod revolutionised the trampoline market by bringing you top quality materials and construction at budget prices.

Features at a glance

Revolutionary design, trampoline and enclosure slot together as one unit - no need for brackets
Unique over and under Eurospring™ design gives optimum jumping performance

Detailed Overview

Horizontal quick fit shock corded rods create a safe and secure enclosure
Fully stitched-in enclosure for added safety
Poles slot directly into Tri-Layer socket elimating the need for brackets
Elasticated bungees with toggles make for easy set up and a taught enclosure
Fully fastened entry/exit door for maximum security
Unique Tri-Layer sockets greatly enhances strength, safety and durability
New over and under Eurospring™ design reduces stress on frame and ensures optimum jumping performance
Fully galvanised steel frame
Handy shoe net
10 yr frame warranty
5 yr mat warranty
5 yr spring warranty
1 yr net & pad warranty
Made by Jumpking - the biggest trampoline manufacturer in the world

The Jumpking Ovalpod 15ft X 10ft Trampoline

noreply@blogger.com (The Ginger Wizard) — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:30:00 +0000

This oval trampoline from Jumpking is an excellent value alternative to a full rectangular trampoline.

Once we got our hands on this trampoline we were completely won over. It was easy to put together, the quality of materials is excellent, and it just looks the part.
The shape solves the problem of how to squeeze a decent size trampoline into a narrow garden and has much less 'wasted' space than other circular trampolines.

The build quality is what really makes this trampoline stand out against the competition though.

The base frame is 5cm galvanised steel, and the legs are 5.7cm galvanised steel,making it much stonger than any other trampoline frame on the market.

Strong 'T' shaped connectors allow you to slot the legs directly into the frame, so no complicated or weak joints.

The pod reaches 6ft above the jump surfaces and is made of strong, weatherproof black polyester mesh. The frame is bowed out around the pads giving clearance and more strength - no danger of children bouncing against hard uprights.

The frame is also coated in thick, high density foam.

Entry and exit is through a tough zipper system with extra strong clips once inside to reduce strain on this potential weak point.

The bounce is where it's at though, and the OvalPod has plenty of that. 90 galvanised steel springs, arranged under and over the frame give the best mix of vertical bounce on the way up, and reducing strain on the way down.

The pads are made of 25MM foam, and covered with a tough weatherproof 14oz blue vinyl cover that is almost impossible to tear.

THE JUMPKING OVALPOD 15ft X 10ft TRAMPOLINE
£399 from Bouncy Happy People (includes Free delivery)

How to tell if you are buying a 'quality' garden trampoline

noreply@blogger.com (The Ginger Wizard) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:05:00 +0000

In the world of trampolines if it's cheap then it is usually due to corners being cut, rustproofing is not as good, fewer springs and the quality of the safety padding is not as high. As a bare minimum you should look for a quality standards kitemark , and be realistic about who will be using it. Kids don't listen to safety instructions when faced with an exciting new toy!

So what price you should be paying for a decent / safe trampoline?

8ft - £350
10ft - £500
12ft - £600
14ft - £700

With this you would get a frame that would take teenage / adult weights (Frames under £200 tend to be weaker at the at the leg welds and can colapse, often suddenly)

With this you will get longer springs and more springs which are the indications of a quality trampoline. If your budget trampoline has short springs or have half as many as a quality trampoline then each one has to take more strain, and doesn't have as far to go before it stretches out of shape permanently.

Safety Pads
There are Safety pads around every trampoline sold in the UK These safety pads need to be able to protect your childs head against the frame of the trampoline if they fall badly, sometimes from 3-4 feet in the air.

You should be happy to lay the pads on a hard floor and punch it with your fist with reasonable force. If your hand is broken then you are not getting a safe toy.

Safety Nets
These rarely last long. Rather than treating them like an airbag - to be used once in the case of something going wrong - kids usually think of it as a new toy to throw themselves against and they often break within the first week. It's a false economy to get a trampoline with net, you are better put the extra money from the net to increasing the size of the trampoline and better safety pads. Alternatively look at digging out under the trampoline and installing it at ground level so a fall won't be from as high.

Using the Trampoline
Only one at a time on a trampoline . Forgetting the fact that the cheap trampolines will not support the weight at the leg welds, The users will be pulled to the centre of the trampoline pad and bang heads together, plus if the second user lands while the first is still on the mat the elastic limit of the trampoline will already have been reached and the user could break their legs / ankles as there is no more give in the springs.

Also note that if your child is good at trampolining they will bounce with their legs together, not spread apart, this doubles the pressure on the trampoline instantly. A lightweight gymnasts could break most garden trampolines within minutes. Also round trampolines are almost useless for serious gymnastics. You will need a large rectangular trampoline, to give the same bounce required for gymnastic movements.

Remember there is a limit to quality over price, and with something that could be as dangerous as a trampoline that line should not be crossed. It has been now for the last 3-4 years and as such we have seen many recalls from major household names including TP Toys, B&Q, Plum Products, Hedstrom and others.

If in doubt ask how many and the length of the springs to give you an indication of the strength of the trampoline.

8ft should have 64 x 7 inch (18cm) springs
10ft should have 72 x 7 inch (18cm) springs
12ft should have 80 x 8.5 inch (22cm) springs
14ft should have 96 x 8.5 inch (22cm) springs

Any less that this then you will know corners have been cut.

Garden Trampolines

noreply@blogger.com (The Ginger Wizard) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:28:00 +0000

Garden trampolines are a great way to keep your kids (and yourself) fit and active. Our website is here to help you pick the right garden trampoline, one that is safe and will last even in the worst English weather.

There are four things we look at on any of the garden trampolines we have recommended:
Trampoline Frame:

The metal trampoline frame tubing must be strong enough to handle the weight even if an adult wants to have a go. Kids grow up fast and it won't be long before they are giving the trampoline as hard a bounce as you can.

The frame for an outdoor trampoline should also be protect properly from rust so check for guarantees if yo want it to last more than one year outside.

Check the frame thickness, the steel gauge used, and the recommended weight limit. Also the frame on some very cheap models can come apart when you move it. You will want to dismantle the trampoline to put it away several times in prolonged bad weather.

Trampoline Springs:

These are what makes the difference in the quality of most trampolines. The more springs, the better the bounce. Cheap trampolines compromise on the number and strength of their springs, and also on their rust-proof finish. Some do not use springs, but elastic tubes, you should avoid these. The best trampolines use more and longer springs. Go for the most springs you can afford, and remember that a trampoline that costs twice as much will last much more than twice as long.

Trampoline Bed:

The black mesh fabric, nearly all come from the same two US factories, since the produce 95% of the world’s. The real difference is in the anchor bars that are stitched in to the fabric, and the quality of stitching used.

Frame Pads:

The most obvious difference between garden trampolines. These are usually a plastic coated fabric wrapped over foam padding. These should extend over the springs to protect anyone falling on them, and be strong enough to withstand the hard work they do as you bounce and get on and off. This is an area where you get much more quality as you go up in price, but if your do get a cheaper trampoline and they wear out through heavy use,you can sometimes buy replacement beds.

We hope this explains where the differences come are between different garden trampolines and what you get for your money.