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How well do the safety nets work? Am thinking of getting DS one for xmas and he can be really rough. I know he will try to bounce off the walls like in a jumping castle. Any particular brands that are good? We have been looking at leapfrog and freestyler.
We have a round one with a net from Toy world (I think) one of those places on sale. We got a 12ft one, though it looks huge we always saw the neighbours kids (grown boys) having heaps of fun on theirs and figured we would rather buy once than have to replace as kids got bigger.
Was a good buy our boys love it, we didnt't get it til DS1 was 3 as we thought he would be too young but DS2 whom is not yet 2 loves it as he watches his brother. He will go on it and just jump round in circles for half an hour. Loves it.
I do think the net gives a false sense of security and we've had some hairy moments but it's good as we can let DS2 on their at a young age and not have to hover around him. But we all survived a trampoline with no nets as youngsters, I don't see the point in spending the serious amount of $$$ on a spring free...just in my opinon. I have full on boys and they have been fine.
we have a oval one without nets from target 2 1/2 yrs ago if I knew what I know now I'd spend the extra $$ and get a good quality one, vuly tramos are fantastic....all have 150kg rate limit which is great if the whole family wants to get on our local boutique toy store sells them at present with a free tent that goes over the nets etc and turns the hwole thing int o a cool tent ...cubby thing...also it has a huge I think 5 or 10 yr UV warranty on the net and pads etc I know the 12 and 14ft rounds are around $500-$700
Spring free one here and it still gets used heaps when the weather's good after 18 mths. Looks exactly the same as when it was new. The safety net is secure, which was the main selling point for us.
I believe setting it up is a nightmare, but we were lucky enough to buy it with a free installation deal. It cost a lot, but should last for the entire time it's needed in our household!