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Kogan has the 16 Trampoline for $199! I bought similar last time for $249. Never seen this low.
Their 12ft one is listed for $399.
Warnings: It is large! You need about 5 x 5 sqm space. You need two people to compile the Trampoline.
Fortis Trampoline (16ft) - $199 Shipped @ Kogan (Melbourne/Sydney Metro)
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I was watching trampoline prices on Amazon.de, and the 16ft trampoline was regularly way cheaper then the 12ft trampoline. Not many people in metro areas have 25 square meters to dedicate to a trampoline!
i bought a 10foot one from masters. Have to keep moving it before the grass dies. 10 foot seems to be enough for young kids to jump around on. Wouldnt try any acrobatics with it.
I got the 12ft Vuly at Bunnings for $719… Wish id bought this
Unless the $519 is important I dont think you can compare the build quality.
This is 16ft and weighs 76kg yours is 12ft and weighs 115kg. The 16ft on this one is not fully useable probably only 14ft is, the vuly is 100% useable.
The Vuly is much safer, however installation is a b@tch if you dont plan it carefully.
I was going to get that Vuly but never got around. Was it easy to put together?
It's really easy once you've done it. :)
Why don't you search for Vuly Thunder on productreview and see how ridiculous the Vuly installation is. I am not an angry guy, but I'm still seething from the experience.
Kogan gift card is 10% off at 7-11 at the moment.
Only issue is the net is attached at the outer side of the springs. Would prefer the safety net attached at the inner side right against the edge of the mat. Better/safer for littler kids. This would be great for bigger kids.
I survived a trampoline with no net or spring padding, the majority of kids did back in the day.
So did I - but kids do get their fingers stuck in the springs or crack their heads on the metal posts. It comes down to what chances you are prepared to take.
And therein lies the problem, we are just too risk averse these days in everything we do.
@bym:
I wonder if you wear a seatbelt or make your kids wear seatbelts in the car?Nothing wrong with being safe; we learn from history's mistakes.
@bym:
I get the feeling people like you misunderstand the reason safety exists. I'll let you in on a little secret - it's not to stop the little scratches and bruises.
"fingers stuck in the springs" - It didn't happen with our 3 kids in last 5 years. Springs are covered by a blue mat.
"crack their heads on the metal posts." - That's a bit too far. I doubt you can crack your head. Metal posts are well protected by a thick form.
'I wonder if you wear a seatbelt or make your kids wear seatbelts in the car?'
Have to…..it's illegal not to.'we learn from history's mistakes.'
No we don't!Wrap them in cotton wool and plonk them in front of a screen. That'll keep em safe……..
Metal poles have protection form around it. Never say never but it is hard to get hurt by hitting it.
Anyone bought one of these and assembled/used it? How are the coil springs over the new non-coiled arrangements you get these days? What do you think the ETA on this thing rusting/falling apart would be?
Probably a good 5 years, nets/ mats usually go first and dependent on - 'child hanging/ banging/ upside down handstanding factor', net might last 2 years or 5 years…
16 footer is a beast!
Remember this is Kogan. I'd give it a year at best. Probably 6 months before a tear or errant spring causes some kind of maiming injury.
Bought one of these about three months ago. Took maybe a week from order to delivery. Agree that it is a monster. I put it together by myself - took a while, but pretty simple. The coil spring jobs are bouncier/better than 'spring free' according to my kids. Mine still looks near brand new, but early days. Previous different brand 12foot trampoline lasted a few years, but was badly damaged in a storm when it nearly blew over the back fence. I thought it was so heavy and was in a sheltered area so would never move in any storm. I was wrong. I highly recommend getting some 1metre or longer stakes and driving them into the ground, then using winch cables to tie it down. Four at a minimum. Assume that the mat covering the springs and the net may need to be replaced every 1 or 2 years due to UV and kid damage.
I bought the 12 ft one 5 years ago. It was under the west side sun for this long. Net & blue safety maps started breaking down. I did put that one myself together. It is not hard at all but a bit time consuming.
Just beware…..not about this brand but any trampoline. Clearly they aren't made for Australian conditions. Zip will go first, followed by net, then springs.
Consistent 40c days will destroy them.Why does the heat have an impact on a zip or net? If it did cricketers wouldn't be able to practice and all male office workers wouldn't be able to go to the toilet.
Amazing deal by the way.
can this hold a man jumping around uptp 100 kilos?
Lol for some reason I imagined that and it was funny
I'm about 80. Sometimes I did get in (not jump) with kids. Together they are about 55kg.
That's pretty old for getting on a trampoline. Good work.
i went on my 5 year old cousins trampoline, she went flying off the trampoline. some say she is still in the sky.
Little cousin Lucy?
Needed a new trampoline and have ordered. Had one from trampolines Australia who are now Vuly over 5 years ago a s recently the springs have started popping out. To be fair it was given a massive workout in its time and was really happy with it. I don't expect this to be the same quality but the kids are getting older and all I reckon I need is another 2 years out of it. Will let you all know my thoughts when it arrives.
Cute tiny ladder in the pic included?
In the Specifications, dimensions for ladder are mentioned. So I'd think so.
I bought a similar smaller one from big w, the blue padding ripped straight away where the velcro joins them together so some of the springs are exposed.
That was about 5 months ago and the kids haven't hurt themselves yet.
In our time we have had two trampolines - both still in the yard. A Hills big bouncer (18 years old) a a Topline tramplonines olympic size trampoline (had for 6 years). Both bought from places where you can go and buy spare parts. Hills no longer make trampolines or spare parts for them, but Topline (a trampoline factory at the gold coast) will make parts for old hills trampolines.
My advice is to buy a trampoline that has readily available spare parts (and I don't just mean mats and springs, I mean every single part of it - we've replaced it all over the years). You need to replace parts very often.
Well we got it delivered and its a piece of junk - all went together fine and followed the instructions regarding placing the springs etc however when I finished and then tried to move it the metal frame twisted and now it looks like a taco! Comparing to my old tramp frame this is terrible (I know right what did I expect for $199) but figured I would give it a ago anyway.. Anyone else have any luck?
Mine is pretty solid. I can only assume you did tighten up all the bolts etc and had the legs on before putting the mat on. Maybe you got a dud, in which case contact Kogan….. Good luck!
Your lucky. Definately followed the instructions (although they were rubbish and the pix look like they were printed on a 1980's dot matrix) might have just got a dud or maybe it's because I moved it.. who knows.
Ah. There's the problem. I didn't follow the instructions. :-)
Can you upload a picture of the damage, just set mine up today but don't want to risk trying to move it now.
Fixed the problem, hit Bunnings and after drilling holes into the joins of the frame I then used metal screws. The issue was where the joins are pushed together to make the circle frame. The tension from the springs basically caused the poorly designed join to twist in itself hence the tarco effect. Solid as a rock now.
Worth noting in post, "Only available for delivery in Melbourne & Sydney metro areas"