...To buy a trampoline for teens

[Brian9600]

My kids have wanted a trampoline for years but we never had enough space.

Now we do have enough space- in fact a whole field- and they're still very keen on the idea. However they are 13 and 15 and DH thinks this is too old. I don't think it is- we also often have other children to stay.

Does anyone have any thoughts? We have enough space for a properly adult-sized one so that's not an issue.

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get them one, why not I used to jump on the kids trampoline all the time, there is no age limit.

All I would say is make sure you get a well built one that has a high maximum weight, and also anchor it down.

I enjoyed trampolines until giving birth so I say go for it.

Yes agree, it's a good idea and great exercise. My DNs are 14 and 17 and still use theirs all the time.

As long as it is suitable for adults then go for it.

YANBU trampolines are fun and not all that expensive.

Mine are 14 and 16 and don't really use ours that much, although it was nice over lockdown. They still use it just about enough that I don't want to get rid, but we certainly wouldn't replace it at this stage if it broke.

My guess is you'd see a good summer use, maybe into the to the winter too. I imagine the novelty might have worn off by next year. Most people I know have passed theirs on now unless they have younger siblings or a huge garden.

I'm 52 and love a trampoline

Buy it, they're great exercise.

Mine are 14, 12 and 9 and the older ones use the trampoline loads, the 14 year old especially and it is one thing that brings his teenage mates into our garden too and they hang out down there bouncing and chatting. Worth it's weight in gold. It broke recently and I bought another one almost straight away.

I went to a bbq at my friends and her (very cool) teens laid staring at the sky & chatting on the trampoline and were talking about sleeping on it for a sleepover that night.

My DD’s are 19 and 20 and still use it in summer - good exercise! I just can’t be bothered to take it down so fine with me. Got it when they were about 8 so I’ve had my monies worth

Well, you've all convinced me- thank you!

Mine are 11 and 14, they use it every day, and sometimes I even go on too. Brilliant fun, and it’s good for them.

Go for it! DH and I are in our thirties and bought one last summer

My 14yo still enjoys his.

I would consider getting one if we moved and the DCs would be in their teens by then. I’d just be a bit worried about them doing too many tricks / injuries