Is anyone else finding this pogo stick too stiff for kids to jump with? My husband can get it to bounce and we wonder if it just needs breaking in?
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It took a good while for the kids to get it going. Easier for my older kids, the young one I think is too light, so can't even bounce on it. Yes, it does need some breaking in.
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My 12 year old daughter could jump with it. It actually takes practice with the kids knowing how to use their weight (muscle memory). She is 85 lbs.
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I purchased one for my 9 year old son last year. Initially he complained it was too stiff, but I encouraged him to stick with it. He quickly figured out he needed to hop and not just bounce. Within minutes he was counting his jumps to keep extending his prior personal record. After a brief warm up, he was crazy about it and he still enjoys it very much. We have found it to be very durable.
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make sure you use silicone spray on both ends of the springs! Also, make sure kids are heavy/strong enough!
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Depends on the weight of your kids. My 11 year old is 90 pounds, and he can bounce without any problems. My 8 year old is 70 pounds, and she has difficulty bouncing.
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It bounces good for my 8 year old (90lbs) but not so well for my 6 year old (55 lbs).
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We were thinking the same thing. Our son is 8, and can hop on it but not really bounce. We just got it for Christmas so we were thinking the same thing, that maybe if just needs to be broken in, that its new and tight. Plus he's at the bottom of the weight capacity, I wanted him to be able to use it for a while.
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We bought this pogo stick when our oldest was about 12 and youngest about 9. The youngest is a small child and doesn't weigh much so he had a harder time with it at first, the older one could use it just fine. My younger one is almost 12 now and can jump on it really well now. I think the weight of the person has a lot to do with it, seems like about 60ish pounds is the magic number to make it "easy," though it is possible to use with less effectiveness at a lower weight. Breaking in the springs doesn't hurt either though. I'd say just give it some time.
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Needs a little breaking in. I used it a few times to break it in and my 8yr old was up and running.
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No. I purchased the pogo stick for my 7 year old grandson and it was too hard for him to use it. It is more suitable for a much larger person. I returned it.
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I got mine on ebay and also got a smaller ball. I'm hoping the answers are correct and it will stretch out. I know the ball I already had seems a lot thinner than this one. So maybe that's why.
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It might be too hard for a 2 yr old. We played with family ranging from 64 to 9 and had a ball. Have you tried Cootie?
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I guess it depends on what you are looking for. it seems to be bouncy enough for our son. I will make it really rock and he does not quite like that yet. I know it is not as bouncy as some of the older ones he has played on but they are 15-20 years old and so the springs are going to have more bounce. I would buy it again if I had to.
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Hello,My son is 26lbs and he jumps like a crazy man in ours and we have not had any problems. They are light weight but the base of the poles are pretty spread out. I couldn't see the dogs being able to flip it maybe bumping into it and moving it but not flipping it over. We took ours to my aunts on Christmas eve and my 2 yr old cousin was hanging onto and swinging on it and it didn't budge. He's your typical little rough boy if he couldn't flip I really couldn't imagine your dog's being able to. Our son loves his jumper I hope your little one enjoys it just as much. I hope this was helpful feel free to message me if you hanymore questions.Happy jumping ;)Tiffany Hello,My son is 26lbs and he jumps like a crazy man in ours and we have not had any problems. They are light weight but the base of the poles are pretty spread out. I couldn't see the dogs being able to flip it maybe bumping into it and moving it but not flipping it over. We took ours to my aunts on Christmas eve and my 2 yr old cousin was hanging onto and swinging on it and it didn't budge. He's your typical little rough boy if he couldn't flip I really couldn't imagine your dog's being able to. Our son loves his jumper I hope your little one enjoys it just as much. I hope this... » Read More Hello,My son is 26lbs and he jumps like a crazy man in ours and we have not had any problems. They are light weight but the base of the poles are pretty spread out. I couldn't see the dogs being able to flip it maybe bumping into it and moving it but not flipping it over. We took ours to my aunts on Christmas eve and my 2 yr old cousin was hanging onto and swinging on it and it didn't budge. He's your typical little rough boy if he couldn't flip I really couldn't imagine your dog's being able to. Our son loves his jumper I hope your little one enjoys it just as much. I hope this was helpful feel free to message me if you hanymore questions.Happy jumping ;)Tiffany « Show Less
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yes it bounces well. I wish it rocked back and forth easier than it does. My boys are only 19 months old, got it for Christmas 2 months ago and they have been able to move themselves on it since then. Definitely getting better and better as they get bigger.
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Mine still works fine, i made sure i bought the original Disney company toy, my son handles it rough and throws it hard on the carpet/bed - hopefully it stays good, but if yours broken for what ever reason, try calling amazon / company, not necessary they should replace it but you never know.....
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We have not had any issues with ours. If you are using the wrong ball..I could see having issues or hanging on it but other than that overall it is good n our little one loves it!!
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My daughters (both 10 now) were able to use the pogo stick a year ago with some practice. They really enjoy the pogo stick.
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there pretty stiff,my 3yr old is rugged and she cant bounce it across the floor.it still gives agood rockin...!
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Hi Amanda, I bought this product for my grandson & we haven't had any problems. We just give it a good hard shake & it goes. the harder & longer the shake the faster it goes. Maybe you should send it back & exchange it? Good luck. Danalee
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My 2 year old daughter has had hers now for about 3 months and uses it daily along with her cousins ages 6 & 8. The pink cover has never yet come off or even moved that I have seen. I am sitting here beside it, as it is in the middle of the living room. I am guessing that if they jump and land on the pink cover, the bounce pad underneath will get pulled when it stretches. I must be lucky that she/they jump on the black all the time. Does this sound like what is happening to you?
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My 7 moth old grand children still use a jumperoo, but i returned this one because it was too unstable and I did not trust it. I am glad because, I can not believe how high and how hard those boys can jump in the two we have, the rain forest is great, and the laugh and learn the Forest one has a smaller seat, good for 5 month olds. both are very stable.
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My son is 62 pounds and I think this little bit of weight makes a difference. My son pogos a lot and it has loosened a bit.
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That is sad and so sorry to hear. My grandson hasn't had a problem with his The buttons were stiff when he first played with it but doesn't seem to have a problem with it now. Maybe you got a defective one. I would see if you can return it. Good luck
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Pump it up until firm. If adults will be hippity hopping around on it (hey, its been known to happen!), you'll want to make it a little less firm. The gauge of the rubber is quite thick and this bounce-on toy is very sturdy for kids up to 100 lbs in my opinion.