Trampolines

[SoupDragon]

So, since my neighbours got one I'm thinking the 3 SmallDragons are neglected. Should I get them a 12 footer to keep up with the neighbours? Will they use it? Will it keep them out of my hair all summer (weather permitting)?

£200 or so from B&Q for trampoline, enclosure, ladder, anchors and cover.

[Pixiefish]

www.outdoortoysdirect.co.uk have some fab trampolines and fairly cheap as well.

Go for it

[snowwonder]

yeah go on......

i have bidded on ebay for one, just need to think about what i am going to do with the shed, as where the shed is is where the tramp will go!!!

[McDreamy]

Definatly get one. I'm on the look out for one as my kids would love it. Loads of people have them here, they are really popular and apart from theat one has to keep up with the neighbours

[SoupDragon]

As the garden is mahoosive, there's no point going for a smaller trampoline is there?

[McDreamy]

Biggest you can afford, it's much more fun when everyone can get on!

[Pixiefish]

we have massive gardens and went for the 14 foot one

[nomdeplume]

They are brilliant. Best thing we could've spent money on outdoor play wise.

[crunchie]

get the biggest you can
a) afford
b) can fit

As you know you and your soupy mayes will be on there pissed

[tigerschick]

Definately get one - especially if it comes with all the extras.
Not keen on the 10ft ones, I spent a whole bbq party wincing at people doing back drops and somersaults on one convinced someone was going to go "thud".

[snowwonder]

i would go for as big as your garden will take , a 12ft is big!!!!

we are getitng rectangle one as our garden is tiny!!!

it will just fit in where the shed is

[Peachy]

We're looking at getting one (if ds3's DLA ever gets through the system LOL) BIBIC reckon they're amazing for both anger amnagement and brain development- all that refocussing of visual stuff and cross patterning

[clairejo]

focus diy have them for 100 on line/ 25 delivery

[SoupDragon]

The biggest B&Q have is a 12foot oine

[Pixiefish]

outdoortoys direct have the 14 foot ones for £240 including safety net and carriage

[SoupDragon]

Focus is a 10 footer.

[clairejo]

we are just waiting for some money to clear, the cheapest i have found is at focus hth

[TinyGang]

We have gone for it

It's been in the garage for a week though waiting to be put together cos it won't feckin' well stop raining

Haven't told the dc it's there - they'd explode with excitement, but we can't do much with it atm.

We got it cos we were flanked on all sides by trampolines and little heads bobbing up and down (and that's just the adults)

[SoupDragon]

Am I right in thinking that, with climb-aholic BabyDragon (17 months), I'm best not to get a ladder??

[SoupDragon]

Of course the entertaining bit will be levelling the garden to put it up... it slopes in all directions!

[McDreamy]

Lots of my friends use a chair so that they can use and remove it when appropriate - might help with your 17 month old!

[Millarkie]

We want to get a trampoline but I can't choose between a jumppod and a TP trampoline with safety net - does anyone have the TP one? Does the net fix firmly around the bottom to stop children sliding out?
I was thinking 10 foot? Are they really too small for adults?

[SoupDragon]

[gulp]

Watch out for my next threads:
How do I explain to DH the arrival of a large circular object in the garden?
Is this a broken arm/leg?
Anyone know about pelvic floor toners?

[SoupDragon]

I think 10 foot probably is too small for adults.

[SoupDragon]

OK,something I probably should have asked before buying... is the "14 foot! bit the total diameter or just the bouncey bit??