How sturdy are the bands as compared to actual springs? Why did you buy one with bands instead of the springs? Can anyone answer?
1933627
They seem really sturdy to me. I bought this kind because I heard horror stories about people and animals getting pinched in the springs or springs breaking and flying into someone's face. This seemed to have better reviews.
1933628
Honestly didn't know it had bands when I ordered it. I have nothing to compare it to, but at 170lbs, it seems to work fine for exercising. My daughter is a gymnast and she uses it to practice mid -air splits. No complaints so far and we've had for awhile now.
1933629
The Stamina uses elastic fabric straps instead of metal springs, and the mat is not especially rugged compared to higher-end models. Broken strapping can be replaced, but some users say that if more than three straps become damaged, the entire unit becomes unsafe. We believe this is more of an issue for aggressive younger users and those who want to perform high-intensity workouts. Casual users report very few problems with the strapping or the mat surface. The elastic bands do cut down on the noise factor compared to metal springs, but they do not provide as much bounce as some users would prefer. http://bestreviews.com/best-mini-trampolines The Stamina uses elastic fabric straps instead of metal springs, and the mat is not especially rugged compared to higher-end models. Broken strapping can be replaced, but some users say that if more than three straps become damaged, the entire unit becomes unsafe. We believe this is more of an issue for aggressive younger users and those who want to perform high-intensity workouts. Casual users report very few problems with the strapping or the mat surface. The elastic bands do cut down on the noise factor compared to metal springs, but they do not provide as much bounce as some users would... » Read More The Stamina uses elastic fabric straps instead of metal springs, and the mat is not especially rugged compared to higher-end models. Broken strapping can be replaced, but some users say that if more than three straps become damaged, the entire unit becomes unsafe. We believe this is more of an issue for aggressive younger users and those who want to perform high-intensity workouts. Casual users report very few problems with the strapping or the mat surface. The elastic bands do cut down on the noise factor compared to metal springs, but they do not provide as much bounce as some users would prefer. http://bestreviews.com/best-mini-trampolines « Show Less
1933630
I bought one with bands rather than springs for noise sake (lack of noise). I live in a condo and need to do high intensity intervals in the early morning hours without making my neighbors hate me. This one was a trial device. I didn't want to make a huge investment into something I wouldn't want to continue long term. So, the bands started coming loose after about 6 months. I continued fine with two bands gone but had to ditch it when the third came loose. I have since upgraded to a heavier duty band rebounder. A little about my use: I am petite (short) and weigh 120 pounds, but I hammered this trampoline 5 days per week for 30 minute sessions. I did incredibly intense intervals. I highly recommend it if you want to "test". If you already know you will use it long term, then I'd probably go with a higher end model.
1933631
I think the bands are very strong, heavy duty. I also thought that the bands would be safer than springs. I weigh 150-lbs. use it almost everyday, I like it and it has a good bounce.
734693
The spring is strong and fast. I've used them and are good for snares. Hope this helps.
1481886
I've only had mine for a few weeks, but none of them have given out yet. I think they'll just be like regular springs and they'll give out over time but none of them have become useless yet.
872310
There are lighter resistance, more flexible bands in the set which would be good. However, I am not sure that you would need or want the entire set and purchasing some individual bands may be more helpful. Also, the set I got had metal carabiner rings to which you attached and detached a handle depending on desired resistance. That might be problematic. It would likely be better to get a single or even a set that has fixed handles for ease of use/transition between resistances. Stay active!
1567204
I also haven't had a problem, neither with breakage nor stretching, and I use the colored bands exclusively. My original band is green, but I've been using the navy blue band as my go-to for a few months now. I think it's probably worth the expense of getting a new band and perhaps with each battery charge switching bands to give each a chance to rest between uses. Just a thought....
248484
The rubber bands are very easy to replace: just put them on the vertical support pieces (the ones with the pegs and the half-moon shaped cutout that rests on one of the dowels to keep the rack in the upright position). There's a pair of short (about 4" long) wooden pieces on the dowel that the vertical supports rest on - each serves as a "lock" to keep the vertical supports in place - rotate each one and fit it to the peg on the vertical support, then slide the rubber band over the two pieces. It'll still work fine without the rubber bands, but if you sometimes move the racks while they're set up, the rubber bands ensure that one or both of the supports don't come undone during this process (as someone who will occasionally load up my racks in the living room and then carry them out onto the back patio, I appreciate this feature as I have on occasion moved a rack with a missing rubber band and had that side collapse when I set the rack down - not a major inconvenience but nice to have the rubber bands to prevent it)
300883
Rad, I didn't measure mine - just reused them. I don't have to deal with a lot of rust so they were fine. No problems with the springs so far.
1169746
The wooden bars are very sturdy; we have hung (weight/volume-wise) what we would hang on metal bars and there has been no problem whatsoever! I hope this helps?!
2036990
The springs are pretty durable. I've been using mine for the last couple of months and I've seen no significant deterioration.
1567206
Not sure about your problem exactly, but I do know that these bands are not made very well at all. Mine lasted one day, so I'll bet this is a pretty common problem with it stretching out of shape.
2266174
It's rigid, and not like a rubber band if that's what you're asking. It is supposed to be sturdy and you "do the work" by stretching with it. My PT group uses it for everyone and I bought one for home use. Worth every penny. You can make one yourself if you have nylon webbing and can sew. However, for the time spent do go through all of that, just buy one.
604826
Yes the band is sturdy; however with daily use the elastic band will start to wear.
118053
It seems firm enough to me and I put a heavy double sided pillow top mattress on it. It supports it just fine and I don't see any way to adjust the springs. If you want it really firm I would suggest putting a plywood sheet on it and the mattress you use on top of that. Hope my answer helps.
1166000
You can definitely use these bands as rubber bands. They are a bit thicker and sturdier than the ordinary rubber bands. They seem to be indestructible and last indefinitely.
1288611
That's what I thought. So I bought some cheaper copycat straps... I strap them around the beam in my basement...the buckles slipped and couldn't hold all of my 177lbs. Trust me when I say....you get what you pay for....just sayin. I was just downstairs using my TRX Suspension straps & thought to myself...this is my best investment yet. Get a full workout in half the time.Hope this helps...Cheers
1314596
Hi Kimberly, I purchased these for my son in the spring, he was 12 and appx 110 lbs. I figured he'd keep growing. His friends had the "youth" size and he already was at the max. The springs work based on your weight. We decided to get the adult ones and we are happy with that decision. He can now use these for years to come and you don't have to worry about reaching the max weight and needing a bigger size. My son is at the low end of the weight scale for his and he will be able to use them for years. The adult ones are heavier duty then the kids size. I hope that helps. I understand it is an investment and you want to get the right size for now and in years to come. Happy Holidays, Melissa
1113325
The bands are not very long. They are about a foot long and circular. They are great bands. They are very hardy, not flimsy at all! They have held up well and not broken yet. They are used daily by my teen for physical therapy. I a very impressed by how they are holding up.