Galt Folding Trampoline
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Toys and Games Reviews of Galt Folding Trampoline
Customer Review: Can't recommend this enough!
Summary: 5 Stars
I did A LOT of research about it before I bought and ended up buying a GALT - it is the model that is listed on Amazon right now for $136, which, I know, seems pretty steep. But, the reasons I chose it were: it has a pad that covers the bungee cords that hold the trampoline in place (the other models didn't have this and I worried about DD landing on that part and injuring herself); the surface area is larger than the other models that I found; the legs do fold for storage (though I think we'd have WWIII if we tried to put it up); and the handle is really, really stable. This model goes up to 77 pounds, so if your little one is going to gain 17 pounds really quick, perhaps it won't be a good idea. BUT, I think I'd do it all over again even if there was just a small window of time that dd would use it.
The benefits I've seen from it (relative to dd's sensory issues) are: when she gets frustrated, we can redirect her to the trampoline where she can really gets some energy out; she has tried lots of different positions on it and likes to feel the different textures of it (the smooth of the metal, the rough of the trampoline part, and the funny sounding material that covers the bungees); it's something that she can completely control, but that allows her to experience lots of sensory input.
Additionally, she has low muscle tone and significant trunk weakness. I'd swear that she's gotten thicker and much more agile in just the couple of weeks we've had the thing. I can't wait for her physical therapist to see her on Tuesday!
I know a few people have said that it is difficult to assemble, but I think if you just put on a "patience cap" and maybe listen to some Windham Hill, you'll be just fine.
Customer Review: Overpriced and poorly designed
Summary: 1 Stars
I was very disappointed with this high priced kids trampoline. Previously I purchased an adult round trampoline for less than half the price. This trampoline did not have the handle bar. My todder son, age 2.5, enjoys the trampoline so much, I thought I would get the higher priced model. To my surprise, the higher priced model is not as high a quality as the lower priced adult trampolines. The most important problem is that this trampoline uses a bungy cord to wrap around the inner mat, and not springs. Springs work MUCH better. The bungy cord moves and adjusts, and does not give a good spring action. The handle bar is on one side of the device, and when the child jumps, the other side tends to raise up and when it goes down it pounds on the floor. This can ruin a wood floor, and it can cause a loud sound throughout the house. The frame is very light, and does not appear to be a durable as other frames. Overall, the design looks good, but it is not functional. The manufacturer needs a new design that eliminates the above problems and which uses springs. Perhaps the bar should be centered more, and perhaps some mechanism should be in place for putting a weight on the side opposite the bar to prevent this side from going up and down. Finally, when the trampoline goes up and down, this is dangerous, and the child could topple it over, and hurt himself.Customer Review: Good overall product, but a little annoying to assemble
Summary: 3 Stars
We purchased this trampoline for our 3-year old to bounce around with in our home -- what attracted us to this product was the safety of having a bar to hold on to, and a skirt that covered the bungee cords (as opposed to springs) that gives the trampoline its "bounce." Another nice feature was that its legs fold in and the bar can be removed for easy storage.
The assembly was a little annoying, however. Threading the bungee cord around the trampoline's frame was more time consuming than I would have hoped, and it took a fair bit of wrangling to adjust the pad centrally to the frame, as the bungee cords would pull it off to one side or another in the adjustment process.
One other knock is that while it's designed to allow for easy removal of the bar, the screws that fasten it to the frame can loosen after a while of play -- not ideal, given the bar's role in keeping your kid safely on the trampoline.
In setting up, you also need to ensure the rubber feet on the legs are aligned in the correct way to ensure the trampoline remains steady -- something you will need to check each time you unfold the legs after storage.
Overall, this is a fun and sturdy product, well-made, and a safe way for your kids to bounce off some steam -- it was hard to find similar trampolines around, and my kid just loves it.
Customer Review: awesome equipment for little ones to get some winter exercise!
Summary: 4 Stars
We gave this trampoline to our 2.5 YO girls for Christmas and they LOVED it!! It is very well made and easily folded to be put away. We like that there is a cover over the bungee that gives the spring so there is no risk of getting their little feet caught in there. It gives them plenty of spring action without being extreme. I did notice that the back side (the side opposite the handles) do come up a bit with one of my girls since she really jumps high. I took the advise of one of the previous reviewers and placed the trampoline against the wall and it was fine with no risk of it flipping over. I can tell that when they get a little older and they stop using the handle, the flipping will become less of an issues as well.
Onto set up/putting it together. It is definitely MUCH EASIER with 2 people! The instructions were clear and my husband was able to do everything himself. However, when it came time to put the bungee in, it was much easier to have me help him pull to get the mat centered. I would suggest a pair of gloves when pulling on the bungee, your hands will get chafed (sp?). Outside of that, it was easy to put together. All the pieces fit together easily and nicely.
Overall, this is a good buy and safe with parental supervision!
Customer Review: Fun way to get the energy out
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this a year ago for my then 15 month old daughter. She's used it quite a bit since then and it's still in perfect condition. Granted she's young and is only about 34 pounds now (at 27 months) so it's not as if she's heavy enough to wear out any of the bungee cord. I've checked on the structure and it's always been in perfect working order, nothing has shifted and not fraying. My husband had to help me put this together because it took a bit of strength to get the bungee evenly threaded thru and the bouncing area centered properly.
I'm only giving this 4 stars instead of 5 because this really isn't a 'Folding' Trampoline. In order to put this away you have to pull off the legs and fold them in, then unscrew the handle bar off. It's kind of a pain in the rear but we keep this in my daughters play room so we really don't have to worry about storing it out of the way.
Also, as with all trampolins this small there is a tipping hazard so you should supervise kids when using this. I have ours up against a wall so if it does lift a little it wedges into the wall. My friends have the triangle shaped trampoline that plays music. This one has about twice the jump space and is a bit more stable beause of it being on 4 legs not 3.