Skywalker Trampolines Mini Trampoline with Enclosure Net

This review is for the 48 inch round trampoline with enclosure.This was our first ever trampoline purchase. it was purchased with our 1 1/2 year old son in mind- although it was used by kids aged 1 1/2- 9 years old. It lasted from November 2014 until June 2016. The netting tore and the styrofoam covers for the metal bars tore as well. The trampoline was still useable after the tears, but we decided to call it quits and upgrade to the larger size. For the cost of the item, the amount of use it got, and the level of abuse it took, I was pleased with how long we were able to use it for before needing to replace it.The assembly of this trampoline took quite awhile to do. I gave up and walked away from it several times so I can't really give an exact time frame. Having stumbled and cried my way through the assembly of it, I decided that I would have been smart to head over to YouTube. There are YouTube videos dedicated to explaining the assembly process . My recommendation to anyone with a short temper is to check one of those out before beginning.All of the necessary tools are included to assemble this, but I found that using a power drill speeds along the process.After this bad boy is assembled, your kids will all try to crowd in at once to jump. It supported the weight of my 3 kids- aged 1 1/2- 10 1/2, but the suggested and safe max weight to use this is 100lbs. It wasn't all too much fun for all 3 to be in because it didn't leave any of them room to maneuver.Ideally, this trampoline works well for 1 person at a time, but it can comfortably accommodate up to 2 children with a combined weight of 100lbs or under. I had two 2 year olds in it at the same time which worked quite well. My small 8 1/2 year old could bounce on it just fine, but it wasn't very entertaining for him.Children who are still working on balance will get use out of the bar that circles around the interior perimeter of the trampoline netting. The bar is sturdy enough for a child to hold onto whilst jumping without causing the trampoline to tip. Children might be tempted to grab onto the netting while bouncing, but I would discourage this as the netting will tear when enough pressure is applied. I've never had it tear when the children fall into the sides, but it has torn when the older kids grab onto it for balance when jumping up and down.This trampoline uses bungee cords in lieu of springs. Not having springs means no pinched fingers or toes, but it also means sacrificing a bit of the bounce that you'd get from a typical trampoline with springs . Since we bought this trampoline with our toddler in mind, we feel that the bungee cords were the better choice for us. If we were looking for our tween and teenager, we'd for sure look for a trampoline with springs.Our toddler has slammed himself all around on the trampoline and has never gotten hurt. I feel the styrofoam covers over the metal bars provide enough cushioning to prevent the sting that would happen if you smacked up on a bare metal bar.Because we bought our trampoline for indoor use, we found the small footprint of the 48inch to be the perfect size. Our second trampoline purchase was the skywalker 60inch trampoline which- although better for older and multiple kids- is not ideal for keeping in our child's bedroom. The 48 inch (this particular trampoline) comfortably fit into a corner section of my son's bedroom. If you're deciding between the two, I would say that the 48inch was suitable for 2 small children but ideally for 1 small child (I would say 5 and under). If your hopes are to use this with multiple children or for children who are 5 and up, I would say that the 60inch is a better choice for you. And although I do enjoy the smaller footprint of the 48inch, the 60inch is still manageable for indoor use.I'm including a picture to compare the sizes of the Skywalker 48inch round trampoline and the Skywalker 60 inch round trampoline. The pic shows my 3 year old son and my 10 year old son.

Sturdy fun lightweight and I feel comfortable letting my little play on it. Easy assembly and hours of fun. Well worth the money

Small enough to keep indoors, and my kids love it. It is really sturdy and it comes with the netting on the bottom so they can't climb underneath it. A couple of downsides, but it doesn't take away from it. The tube covers are not too thick and could be better, and the netting for the top side is integrated with the spring/cord cover. The netting is stretchy and seems like it might tear but it doesn't. You cannot take off the poles or netting on the sides because of how it is made. The sounds are built into the jump pad and can be easily turned off. It does take some time putting it together if you are doing it yourself, so make sure you have a lot of room and the tools listed when you put it together. I do not recommend using a drill or power driver on the screws, you can easily strip out the holes. Over all it is worth the price and is very well made.

We picked up the 48" trampoline and so far it has been perfect for our 6 year old. We have limited space and this was the right size to meet our needs. We only use it indoors on an area rug. He is a gentle soul so he bounces in the middle without holding onto the frame and has never broken toys.... so I expect this trampoline to last for some time under his sole usage. It probably would not last as long with increasing number of children or if they grab the fame while using it. Now our son is very tall for his age and his jumps sometimes clear his head and shoulders over the net when he jumps, however the net is much taller than we saw on other brands of the same small size and we do not feel its a hazard. We love the lower net so animals cannot crawl under the trampoline and get hurt. Zipper works well. We have had no accidents so far. Assembly though was harder than I imagined. I physically could not get it together and had to call a man for help - something I rarely do. The main issues were the circle frame around the base needed to be gently malleted together (the large ends into the legs). The bungees were very difficult to install as a trampoline needs to be rather tight (I psychically could not pull them without pulling my shoulder out). Also during assembly, you need to come here and view the photos on amazon to make sure you are putting the bungees on right. The instructions were not helpful in this one area as there appeared to be contradictory information, numbering, and ball positions. The rest of the instructions were fine. My only concern is why pointed screws were used - won't these rub on the inside of the metal frame and possibly cause damage? I wish the ends of the screws were not sharp and pointy for that reason. BTW this trampoline is not foldable or easily taken apart - so where you build it, is where it stays. You can with some effort remove the poles in the top net and collapse it down for transport through doors, but taking those screws in and out should be done sparingly and it is not a pleasant job.Overall, I think this is the best trampoline for the price and size and safety factor. My 6 year old loves it especially with the astronaut graphic. Its too hot here to play outside for months and months on end, so this will give kids an energy outlet that is safe, indoors, and fun.Update: By the time my son was 8, he said jumping on this trampoline was hurting his knees. I think once a child is over a certain weight like 50-60 pounds, this trampoline is less than ideal. So I feel this is best for little ones - like first grade and under. The larger kids need a huge trampoline outdoors. The bigger trampoline surface equals less impact on knees when kids have a heavier weight.

Relación calidad precio muy positiva. Buen armado y componentes. El unico pequeño inconveniente podria ser que no una vez armado no es facil desarmar. Pero el resto, tamaño, calidad, etc todo bien

This is a great trampoline. Safe and fun for a little kid. My son is 2.5 and is having a blast on this thing. The bar in the middle allows him to hold for support while jumping and it is a strong trampoline area that I feel he is safe on. It was relatively easy for me to put together by myself and took about 30 minutes. Seems good quality for the price. I recommend.

Muy buen producto, super resistente y seguro. Solo cabe un niño pequeño o cuando mucho dos pero el peso entre ambos no debe ser mayor a 45 kg ya que así lo menciona el manual. El armado es super fácil, solo es cuestión de hacerlo con calma y no desesperarse. Fue un excelente regalo y mi hijo de un año y medio ama jugar con él.

Muy contento con este trampolín, si cuesta su tiempo el armado, pero nada del otro mundo solo paciencia y maña, una vez instalado puedo decir que sus materiales son de calidad decente y resistentes para el uso de un niño, la niña encantanda, no para de divertirse por lo que estoy muy a gusto con su compra.

This trampoline looks very cool, though fixing it was a lot of effort.