Water Trampoline

HAHLY · 09-21-2004, 03:23 PM

I am thinking of buying a water trampoline and I was wondering what other folks experiences have been before I make the plunge. I tried one down in Jamaica a few years back and it didn't have much bounce to it. Is that typical or did I just get one that had been bounced out? Do they last or are they like every other inflatable I have ever owned and find a leak within a month or so? Who makes a good one and whose don't last? I saw one at BJ's last night for $200 but I have my doubts. advice appreciated

Porch Potato · 09-21-2004, 04:06 PM

For your consideration, I don't know if you have young kids or not, but I would like to relay the following:
One of our relatives was watching her child and another (about 10yrs old) when the kids decided to hide under the trampoline. They did not do this to purposely scare the mom, but rather they were just being kids having a "secret hiding place". Suffice it to say, there was one very traumatized mom and 2 kids in a lot of trouble once they came out to see what the commotion was about.
Other than that, the kids love the trampoline.

Island Girl · 09-21-2004, 06:43 PM

I hate how they look out there, but alas, Island Sib bought the BJs one this summer. We only had it out twice because I did not have a proper anchor. We think we should have put a lot more air into is as it was difficult to stand and jump, but then we are a bit older than 15.

the BJs one has a raft to use to climb up onto the trampoline. The newer ones at 2-3 times the price have a ladder. I think we will have to buy a ladder next year.

It was worth the price. I am sure the Rave ones have more bounce, but cost 1-2 K.

robjnh · 09-22-2004, 11:16 AM

We bought one this summer and love it. The BJ's one has no space under it so you don't have to worry about hiding. We used cement blocks for anchors and had no trouble.

I would get one now if you are Going to. They have sold soo well I would guess the price will go up. We bought ours for $179 on 4th of July weekend.

HAHLY · 09-22-2004, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by robjnh

We bought one this summer and love it. The BJ's one has no space under it so you don't have to worry about hiding. We used cement blocks for anchors and had no trouble.

robjnh, I never actually saw one of the BJ's tramps up close. Judging from your experience, do you think it will last?

robjnh · 09-23-2004, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HAHLY

robjnh, I never actually saw one of the BJ's tramps up close. Judging from your experience, do you think it will last?

FWIW I think its made nearly as well as the Raves. We used it all year and when I put it away a few weekends ago it looked like new. I can see easily getting 4 or 5 seasons out of it.

The nice thing about BJ's is you can always return it after you look it over.

Rob

Old Hubbard Rd · 09-24-2004, 09:33 AM

When I applied for home owners insurance the agent spicifically asked if we had a trampoline. At the time we did not. Now we have one and its out on the lake. I never allow the kids to use it on land as my thoughts are that if it's out on the lake it's not on my property. Is having the trampoline out on the lake a loop hole to the law or am I simply just wishfull thinking??

camp guy · 09-25-2004, 08:48 AM

I am NOT a lawyer, but, my guess is that as long as you own the trampoline and have control over it you may be in some sort of liability situation. Naturally, if you have the trampoline anchored off shore (your shore), and a total stranger boats by, stops, uses the trampoline without permission (explicit or implied), gets hurt, and tries to sue you, you may have some leg to stand on based on the situation. My gut feeling is that anything you have places some element of risk into your life, that's why you have homeowner's insurance and personal umbrella insurance. Ask you insurance agent for a more accurate answer (or your lawyer).

Island-Ho · 09-28-2004, 12:15 PM

There are some that just don't bounce! I would guess that they are just another type of raft or float. If you want bounce make sure you buy one designed for bounce!

Senter Cove Guy · 08-10-2009, 11:26 AM

My brother-in-law just bought a trampoline. The seagulls love it as much as his kids. What are the best ways to keep the seagulls away? They are making a mess on the top of the trampoline?

LIforrelaxin · 08-10-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Hubbard Rd

When I applied for home owners insurance the agent spicifically asked if we had a trampoline. At the time we did not. Now we have one and its out on the lake. I never allow the kids to use it on land as my thoughts are that if it's out on the lake it's not on my property. Is having the trampoline out on the lake a loop hole to the law or am I simply just wishfull thinking??

I do believe you are wishful thinking on this one.....

As I believe it is required, you must have your contact information on the float... which provides contact information and proves ownership.... therefore establishes that it is indeed your property, and you are indeed liable.....

Now having said that let me include this disclaimer, I am not a lawyer nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn last night.... so you may want to verify what I am saying.... but I believe that I am pretty close to the mark....

ApS · 08-10-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Senter Cove Guy

"...What are the best ways to keep the seagulls away...?"

Though this critter doesn't move around, there is "clean" evidence that it appears to be working. About $15 will buy you one of these in a rubbery plastic:
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09-21-2004, 03:23 PM	#1
HAHLY Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: With the Old Man Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Water Trampoline I am thinking of buying a water trampoline and I was wondering what other folks experiences have been before I make the plunge. I tried one down in Jamaica a few years back and it didn't have much bounce to it. Is that typical or did I just get one that had been bounced out? Do they last or are they like every other inflatable I have ever owned and find a leak within a month or so? Who makes a good one and whose don't last? I saw one at BJ's last night for $200 but I have my doubts. advice appreciated

09-21-2004, 06:43 PM	#3
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Ugly but fun I hate how they look out there, but alas, Island Sib bought the BJs one this summer. We only had it out twice because I did not have a proper anchor. We think we should have put a lot more air into is as it was difficult to stand and jump, but then we are a bit older than 15. the BJs one has a raft to use to climb up onto the trampoline. The newer ones at 2-3 times the price have a ladder. I think we will have to buy a ladder next year. It was worth the price. I am sure the Rave ones have more bounce, but cost 1-2 K. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

09-22-2004, 11:16 AM	#4
robjnh Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith and Nashua, NH Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	cant beat the price We bought one this summer and love it. The BJ's one has no space under it so you don't have to worry about hiding. We used cement blocks for anchors and had no trouble. I would get one now if you are Going to. They have sold soo well I would guess the price will go up. We bought ours for $179 on 4th of July weekend.

09-24-2004, 09:33 AM	#7
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Water Trampolines & Insurance coverage When I applied for home owners insurance the agent spicifically asked if we had a trampoline. At the time we did not. Now we have one and its out on the lake. I never allow the kids to use it on land as my thoughts are that if it's out on the lake it's not on my property. Is having the trampoline out on the lake a loop hole to the law or am I simply just wishfull thinking??

09-25-2004, 08:48 AM	#8
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 299 Thanked 525 Times in 293 Posts	Water trampoline I am NOT a lawyer, but, my guess is that as long as you own the trampoline and have control over it you may be in some sort of liability situation. Naturally, if you have the trampoline anchored off shore (your shore), and a total stranger boats by, stops, uses the trampoline without permission (explicit or implied), gets hurt, and tries to sue you, you may have some leg to stand on based on the situation. My gut feeling is that anything you have places some element of risk into your life, that's why you have homeowner's insurance and personal umbrella insurance. Ask you insurance agent for a more accurate answer (or your lawyer).

09-21-2004, 04:06 PM	#2
Porch Potato Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For your consideration, I don't know if you have young kids or not, but I would like to relay the following: One of our relatives was watching her child and another (about 10yrs old) when the kids decided to hide under the trampoline. They did not do this to purposely scare the mom, but rather they were just being kids having a "secret hiding place". Suffice it to say, there was one very traumatized mom and 2 kids in a lot of trouble once they came out to see what the commotion was about. Other than that, the kids love the trampoline.

09-28-2004, 12:15 PM	#9
Island-Ho Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 176 Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	No Bounce There are some that just don't bounce! I would guess that they are just another type of raft or float. If you want bounce make sure you buy one designed for bounce!

08-10-2009, 11:26 AM	#10
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 596 Thanks: 291 Thanked 429 Times in 140 Posts	Trampolines and Seagulls My brother-in-law just bought a trampoline. The seagulls love it as much as his kids. What are the best ways to keep the seagulls away? They are making a mess on the top of the trampoline? __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.