It was low to the ground so little kids could access it. It was small so the bounce potential wasn’t too high. There is no give between the frame and the netting, which eliminated our fear of a child falling through a weak area.
However, if you’re leaning toward another trampoline, going for expert assembly may be worth it. For a family, a trampoline can be a great backyard addition. The kids will have hours of fun during the warm months of the year, and the physical activity will be good for them. If you have gymnasts in the family, you may see the trampoline as a useful practice tool. Some models even add on a basketball hoop for those who have future NBA stars in the family.
The actual jump surface area is about 92.3 square feet, which is still plenty of room for one large tumbler or several younger ones. The Skywalker trampoline was relatively easy to construct. For the most part, the instructions were clear and concise, and the entire process took about three hours little tikes cape cottage playhouse from start to finish. We probably could have finished sooner if we’d avoided one major issue, which forced us to remove all of the springs and the netting and start over. At about 15 x 15 x 9 feet, the Skywalker trampoline isn’t small, so don’t expect the aesthetics to be sleek or modern.
Given it was during COVID-19, I was very happy with that timeline. We ordered this trampoline from Walmart.ca on June 25, 2020. The boxes were pristine in-tact; no damage whatsoever and were delivered to our front door. When little tikes cape cottage playhouse assembling the frame, ensure you place the spring holes upward. I missed that with one bar and had to flip it around. This trampoline is about 37.4″ above the ground which makes it hard for younger kids to get into.
It wasn’t cheap but given they bounced daily on the small trampoline, I had a hunch they’d really take to a full-size version. Now that our oldest is 8 and youngest 5, it was time to upgrade to a full-size trampoline. However, we faced the same problem in that it could only be 8 feet wide. That restricted us to a rectangular-shaped trampoline. Because our kids were small, we opted for a junior 8′ x 8′ round trampoline.