How bouncy is it? Does the water absorb most of the bounce or does it work more like a trampoline that is on dry land?
1832711
the kids do enjoy it but it does not have the bounce like a land trampoline you can jump high enough to do a flip (my daughter takes gymnastics do dont know if that makes a difference)
497942
I think so it is larger that most other kids trampolines. Made for bouncing not doing flips and the like. I have bounced on it myself and it was a work out!
1679253
The 13' Bouncer has some bounce to it. If you are looking for a floating trampoline that has big bounce, check out the Island Hopper 15' Classic water trampoline. Here is a great comparison video to explain the differences between bouncers and water trampolines. http://watertrampolines.com/comparem.asp
424594
No, it is not similar to a bounce house in any way. The crash mat is more of a "sinking"...it absorbs the "crash" when you jump or pounce on to it. There is no bouncing qualities with this product. But it is a wonderful product for it's intended purpose.
1688898
Yes, it stays on just like a big, outdoor bounce house. If you turn it off, the house will deflate. It's small, and definitely makes a humming sound, but with all the kids laughing and bouncing, it shouldn't bother you. We have blown ours up outside and inside on rainy days. My boys love it, and so do their little playmates.
2191025
No, you don't bounce around as much. They still bounce, but it's not as springy so the bouncing is less.
1157207
It sort of bounces, but it really is intended just for shooting. You can use it indoors, but like anything you throw inside there's always the chance it could knock over a lamp or something. We have a rule that it's for shooting only, not throwing around the room!
443567
I would mostly use it on flat surfaces. I've tried to take it on rougher terrains and it shakes and rattles and is very bouncy. Doesn't do very well on dirt roads.
1511252
Very well. We live in the Atlanta area and get lots of rain. We use our truck to haul a lot of stuff and have really enjoyed the BakFlip. You will get a few drops around sometimes. In general, it's really pretty good. I'd say water resistant and almost water proof. We depend on it and it works great!
220322
The springs are outside the net but it isn't a perfect seal. You could still have a kid stick a leg through between the net and the trampoline. FWIW my kids still run around the outside of the net on the pad. I think the pad is the least important of all the safety gear but it's cheap and I'd still get it.
281621
The springs are kind of loose though meaning they expand more than others under weight. As far as a bounce, no. But if your attaching to a swing frame they will lickly be to long. I had to replace them only 6 months into use for the elliments in Okinawa rusted them away.
2143261
bounces better for my under 10 year olds....teens and adults had fun jumping and floating off of it, but doesn't really function as a trampoline for the heavier users
2159321
It does not rock back and forth. It is more of a bounce as it moves forward.
1838355
So we use it outside all the time. It is very durable. I have 4 wild kids and they are as rough as can be and it is held up well. It is made from the same material as the industrial size ones. We have had since Christmas with no issues and this is the third bouncy I have attempted with them. Worth the money...
1143996
It does not have springs. It is a little more than a platform. It does have enough bounce to it to do flips
1981553
It does bounce. I use it for ball slams. It is about the size of a basketball.
1106549
I have 2 son's that use it. And they are probably 80-90 lbs and can get it to bounce. Hope that helps