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What is the perceived benefit to removing a trampoline enclosure, though? It doesn't make the kids have more fun, it just makes the activity riskier (and trampo

What is the perceived benefit to removing a trampoline enclosure, though? It doesn't make the kids have more fun, it just makes the activity riskier (and trampolines are pretty much death traps). I say this as someone who had one as a kid (no enclosure) and would probably buy one for my kids (with enclosure).

debok 3y ago
Huh, interesting that this is the hill I have to die on. If I google "are trampolines death traps" the results seem to be about 50/50 yes/no. Anyway, here are the benefits: 1) More freedom, as they can get on the trampoline from any side instead of just the entrance. This Makes for more interesting games on/around the trampoline. 2) Easier for a parent to get to them when necessary. 3) I also jump on the trampoline. 4) Without the net, there is more to the trampoline than just a place to jump (ties in with point 1). E.g. We had our family dinner on the trampoline more than once. 5) The increased risk makes it more fun. Kids have and enjoy adrenaline too. To answer the drawbacks (increased risk): 1) I also got hurt falling from a trampoline once as a teen, that was because I behaved the way a teen boy would. 2) The kids know where the dangerous parts of the trampoline is (i.e. near the sides).
- swader999 3y ago
  We went no enclosure, built into the ground with an upgraded mat for better bounce. Kids loved it.
  - voisin 3y ago
    Built into the ground sounds interesting. Did you just dig a big pit or is this a special trampoline designed for this?
    - opwieurposiu 3y ago
      A big pit works fine if you remove the legs from a standard trampoline. The downside is that you do not feel like you are bouncing as high, because you don't get to start with the extra 4 feet in elevation.
    - swader999 3y ago
      It was a trampoline designed for this type of install. The frame bolted onto a retaining wall type rectangle I built.
    - bigfudge 3y ago
      We just dug a pit. it needs to be deeper than you think though (or well drained) or you get wet feet in the winter!
justsomehnguy 3y ago
Death trap is the rooftop of an 12-story apartment building, yet I had enough sense not to try my luck too much, because I knew firsthand how easy you can perform an uncontrollable falling manoeuvre.

debok 3y ago

Huh, interesting that this is the hill I have to die on. If I google "are trampolines death traps" the results seem to be about 50/50 yes/no. Anyway, here are the benefits: 1) More freedom, as they can get on the trampoline from any side instead of just the entrance. This Makes for more interesting games on/around the trampoline. 2) Easier for a parent to get to them when necessary. 3) I also jump on the trampoline. 4) Without the net, there is more to the trampoline than just a place to jump (ties in with point 1). E.g. We had our family dinner on the trampoline more than once. 5) The increased risk makes it more fun. Kids have and enjoy adrenaline too. To answer the drawbacks (increased risk): 1) I also got hurt falling from a trampoline once as a teen, that was because I behaved the way a teen boy would. 2) The kids know where the dangerous parts of the trampoline is (i.e. near the sides).

swader999 3y ago
We went no enclosure, built into the ground with an upgraded mat for better bounce. Kids loved it.
- voisin 3y ago
  Built into the ground sounds interesting. Did you just dig a big pit or is this a special trampoline designed for this?
  - opwieurposiu 3y ago
    A big pit works fine if you remove the legs from a standard trampoline. The downside is that you do not feel like you are bouncing as high, because you don't get to start with the extra 4 feet in elevation.
  - swader999 3y ago
    It was a trampoline designed for this type of install. The frame bolted onto a retaining wall type rectangle I built.
  - bigfudge 3y ago
    We just dug a pit. it needs to be deeper than you think though (or well drained) or you get wet feet in the winter!

justsomehnguy 3y ago

Death trap is the rooftop of an 12-story apartment building, yet I had enough sense not to try my luck too much, because I knew firsthand how easy you can perform an uncontrollable falling manoeuvre.