Trampoline brand for older kids: Springfree? Acon? Other?

[Anonymous]

I've held off on buying one for my 2 boys because of safety concerns. Kids are now teen and tween and literally every single one of their friends has a trampoline in the backyard, and since we're all stuck at home for the foreseeable future I'm inclined to give in. Looking at safety ratings, I was leaning toward spending big bucks on a Springfree model. But I've also read good things about Acon especially for adult-sized beings (which my kids are quickly becoming.)

Any feedback on brands - is Springfree would be at least double an Acon model, which is itself much higher than the Skywalker or other brands I can get via Amazon. Thanks!!

[Anonymous]

You also need to check your homeowners insurance.

[Anonymous]

We love our Springfree Trampoline!

[Anonymous]

I love our springfree, but don’t know anything about Acon.

[Anonymous]

OP here, thanks. I've been sucked down a rabbit hole of mostly worthless internet research on this subject. Considering the models below since Springfree wouldn't ship for another 6-8 weeks and has a lower weight limit. My kids are or will be 6ft and above so if I'm going to buy something now, I'd like something that would be useable as they grow.

Acon: https://us.acon24.com/collections/subnav-trampolines-round-trampolines/products/trampoline-package-acon-air-12-acon-premium-enclosure-trampoline-ladder
Skybound: https://www.skyboundusa.com/products/skybound-explorer-12ft-round-trampoline-with-safety-enclosure-system

[Anonymous]

Working in a pediatric dental office i have seen PERMANENT teeth avulsed, dislodged and broken in trampoline accidents. Of course, you can be injured playing any sport , but boys of this age seem more likely to try flips and show-off risky moves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here, thanks. I've been sucked down a rabbit hole of mostly worthless internet research on this subject. Considering the models below since Springfree wouldn't ship for another 6-8 weeks and has a lower weight limit. My kids are or will be 6ft and above so if I'm going to buy something now, I'd like something that would be useable as they grow.

Acon: https://us.acon24.com/collections/subnav-trampolines-round-trampolines/products/trampoline-package-acon-air-12-acon-premium-enclosure-trampoline-ladder
Skybound: https://www.skyboundusa.com/products/skybound-explorer-12ft-round-trampoline-with-safety-enclosure-system

I wouldn’t buy the Skybound based on the promotional images on their website. The enclosure should be higher than a person reasonably could jump, yet they have a photo of a girl doing a trick above the top of the enclosure. That’s a bit red flag that they don’t prioritize safety.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here, thanks. I've been sucked down a rabbit hole of mostly worthless internet research on this subject. Considering the models below since Springfree wouldn't ship for another 6-8 weeks and has a lower weight limit. My kids are or will be 6ft and above so if I'm going to buy something now, I'd like something that would be useable as they grow.

Acon: https://us.acon24.com/collections/subnav-trampolines-round-trampolines/products/trampoline-package-acon-air-12-acon-premium-enclosure-trampoline-ladder
Skybound: https://www.skyboundusa.com/products/skybound-explorer-12ft-round-trampoline-with-safety-enclosure-system

I wouldn’t buy the Skybound based on the promotional images on their website. The enclosure should be higher than a person reasonably could jump, yet they have a photo of a girl doing a trick above the top of the enclosure. That’s a bit red flag that they don’t prioritize safety.

PP again. Just for reference, I’m not anti-trampoline (we’ve had a Springfree for four years and love it). But I do prioritize trampoline safety.

[Anonymous]

I understand the safety issues. That's why I've waited this long! But here's my problem: trampolines have been a pandemic purchase in literally EVERY household we know. So my kids are actually playing at other homes, without my supervision, where there are trampolines - and prefer to do that because it's more fun that an empty backyard. Fwiw neither of my kids has any gymnastic pretensions - they couldn't do a flip if they tried - and I won't permit more than one kid on the trampoline at a time, which I can't assure at somebody else's house.

And on the safety nets, I'm tracking all the specs. Skybound has a 6ft net which seems to be the norm for Springfree and most others. I found only one that is higher (6.5ft), also with a high weight limit but it had a lot of questionable reviews (Merax brand.)

Can you tell I do research for a living?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I understand the safety issues. That's why I've waited this long! But here's my problem: trampolines have been a pandemic purchase in literally EVERY household we know. So my kids are actually playing at other homes, without my supervision, where there are trampolines - and prefer to do that because it's more fun that an empty backyard. Fwiw neither of my kids has any gymnastic pretensions - they couldn't do a flip if they tried - and I won't permit more than one kid on the trampoline at a time, which I can't assure at somebody else's house.

And on the safety nets, I'm tracking all the specs. Skybound has a 6ft net which seems to be the norm for Springfree and most others. I found only one that is higher (6.5ft), also with a high weight limit but it had a lot of questionable reviews (Merax brand.)

Can you tell I do research for a living?

PP here who was concerned about the Skybound. My concern isn’t actually about the height of the enclosure itself, I’d kind of assumed it was fairly standard. It’s more about what the decision to use that photo (which is probably photoshopped) to promote their product. Using an image that depicts their trampoline being used in an unsafe way does not reassure me that they are a company that takes safety seriously. I’d be more concerned about things like how securely the springs are covered, the durability of the mesh itself, the structural integrity of the frame. Where might they have cut corners in a way that affects safety to make their product cheaper or otherwise more appealing to consumers who aren’t digging deep into the safety issues.

Again, I’m not anti-trampoline. My kids use outs every day (weather permitting). It’s about the particular brand of trampoline that gives me pause. Nothing about the Avon gave me pause right off the bat (although I didn’t dig too deep into it, just looked at the photos).

[Anonymous]

Ally Oop

[Anonymous]

We bought a Springfree trampoline during the pandemic. It took 10 weeks and lots of drama from the manufacturer (delays, they shipped 3 boxes and 1 got returned back to the warehouse in-transit, they dropped the ball in getting the box shipped to us and then we made them overnight a 125# box to us). We are super happy with the trampoline - it's solid and well designed and the kids lover it. I like that it doesn't have springs and there are no areas where the kids can get their limbs stuck and pinched. Good luck!!!

[Anonymous]

We have a springfree. Bought in early March

It's great and it's safe. I don't see any way a kid could go flying out of it. I wasn't a huge fan, but it's been a hit