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.

My toddler loves this trampoline. It's the perfect size for a playroom. The quality is great and it's safe.I'm genuinely unsure how some people struggled with putting this together as I found it very easy. It took less than an hour to assemble by myself. I had zero issues with the screws but I did use a power drill instead of the hand tool that comes with it. The instructions are simple and easy to follow.I would 10/10 recommend this and will be buying the 60" when my little one outgrows the 48"

Bought this for my 2 year old and it is perfect! Hours of entertainment! Does take a little time to put together but completely worth it. It’s a must have for 2 year olds!

Will update once we are actually able to use it, but so far we are pleased with the company. The foam sleeves for the bars going around the middle of the net were not included in our box. I called Skywalker fully expecting to get indirect answers and very little help from someone overseas (my expectations were due to the poor directions - obviously translated to English from some other language. Surprise! Not only did the woman the helped me speak fluent English (she was obviously from the states) but she was also very easy to work with. I called yesterday and our replacement parts will be here tomorrow. We have had several warranty issues come up with a variety of companies this year, and have had mixed luck. Skywalker was great!May 2015 update: We have been using our trampoline daily for over 4 months now and have few complaints. The netting is a touch on the thin side...my kid were playing with a metal dump truck next to the trampoline, rolling it back and forth to each other, when it went "off track" and ran in to the bottom netting it actually tore a hole in it! Now, of course, little fingers can't resist the hole and it has begun to grow. Fortunately it is at the bottom, and not up in the enclosure where they are jumping and playing regularly. My only other complaint is that if your child is taller or heavier, if they use the handrail while jumping the back of the trampoline can lift a little. My 5 year old, 45 pounds, has done this a few times. She hasn't knocked i over yet, and I have just tried explaining to her that the handle bar is for little kids learning t jump - not for big kids. Other than that, I have no complaints. Besides the one small hole, that was not the fault of the manufacturer, it is holding up very well. Again, we use it daily with three kids (5, 3.5, and almost 2). A great way to burn energy when it's 10 degrees outside :)1/8/15 update: Assembly finished and it's great! I was concerned during assembly because the legs were moving around a ton and it didn't look like it was going to be sturdy but after everything was put in place it was perfect! Very stable and perfect for our kids (5, 3 and 1). I read lots of complaints about the bungee cords being used instead of springs - my kids have been on a spring tramp, too and didn't seem to notice the difference. Honestly, just watching them bounce I couldn't tell the difference either. Plenty of "give" for each of my kids and their varying athletic levels. Also, cannot emphasize how impressed I was with the warranty issue (missing parts) - they were fast and didn't question me at all. A+ company ;)I did want to address a few of the complaints I saw consistently on this item...1. Screws don't line up and/or difficult to set: Yeah, IF you try to do them by hand. I also had a hard time a first, then tried my husbands drill and the little suckers just went right into place - easy peasy.2. Bungees difficult to get on: I didn't have this issue...they all went right into place for me. Possible others had an older model or defective one?3. Netting around the bottom too tight to screw into place: I didn't have this issue either. It was a little tight, so as to be a sung fit once the screws were in, but I certainly didn't find myself struggling with it at all.4. String around the middle of the net: I can't even figure out what this is that people are talking about - ours did not have a "shoe string" to lace around the mid-section. Again, maybe an older model was purchased?5. Bars in the cross section coming undone: My best guess is that these were not properly installed in the first place, or an older (heavier?) child was really shaking them hard. The cross bars fit inside a small tube welded onto the vertical bars, and though they don't "snap" into place, they are still a snugger fit. Also, if following directions correctly, your last two horizontal bars should go into the last vertical bar (the only one NOT already attached to the base) - this was the toughest step because it was a snug fit (so that they don't come undone easily), THEN you put that last vertical bar into the base (also a little snug fit, but again for a purpose).Hope this helps anyone looking to purchase...

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, lo único malo es que no trae las instrucciones en español como dice, y por ello me costó un poco armarlo.

Mi sobrino está encantado con el brincolín. Ya muestra rastros del uso pesado que le ha dado. La malla se ha roto un poquito, lo mismo el recubrimiento de los tubos. Eso no quiere decir que sean de mala calidad, el pequeño se avienta contra la malla, se cuelga de ella, jala los tubos, se sube al barandal... En fin que el brincolín ha aguantado y es estableEs complicado armarlo solo una persona, lo ideal es armarlo entre dos

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.

Good product, my daughter loves it.but it was difficult assembling the whole thing.I have blisters on my palm! Watching YouTube vidio is a must while assembling!!!!