Side by Side Comparison of: Stamina vs Pure Fun

I feel as if I'm getting a great workout from this. I didn't bother attaching the counter as my fitbit picks up the steps. I have arthritis and fibromyalgia and walking on my treadmill hurts my knees. This is a great way to get some exercise in without putting so much pressure on my knees and legs and even lets me jog a little which I can't do any other way without a lot of pain. My biggest problem is getting the chance to use it...2 of my dogs seem to think I bought them a new bed and they keep taking it over for their nap time.

It's definitely a fun addition to my at home workout routine. I'm not heavy, but my husband is over 200lbs and even he uses it from time to time and this trampoline holds his weight no problem.

This rebounder is exactly as it's described. I had read reviews where people said the counter didn't work properly, but mine works wonderfully. It does take two strong men to open it up, but the rest of the assembly was fairly easy. It's very quiet and I really am enjoying it. I'm surprised at what a good workout it is. Gets my heart rate up very quickly. I highly recommend it.

Just got it. Tried it out and it brings out your inner kid. I know the assembly instructions insists you need two or more people to put it together but I live alone and I continued at my own risk. I assembled this rebounder alone in an hour. The only part you need concern yourself with is extending the trampoline's "catch". There is a concern that this part might spring and snap back while you are extending it resulting in injury or death. If you decide to assemble alone this will be up to you because the instructions insist otherwise.

We bought this rebounder as a mini trampoline for our 3 year old daughter to use inside the house as a replacement for the air mattress that she was previously using as a trampoline. We received it a day and a half ago and it has been the center of attention since. At first she was a little less than impressed because she did not get much bounce on it but over the past day and a half she has become increasingly more attached to it. She likes to use it to do a quick bounce here and there rather than constantly jumping on it for a long time though, she does bounce on it for a couple minutes at a time when she is really enjoying it. I think it helped that I have been jumping on it a bit to try and loosen up the bands for her.
When I was looking into mini trampolines I was having a hard time understanding what each one had to offer so I will try to clarify some things I came across in questions and reviews.
First, Yes, a child can use it. Our 3 year old has no problem jumping on it all by herself without a bar to hold on to. She does like to hold on to my hands or my husbands sometimes to get some really high, more uncontrolled bounces in but, overall, she does just fine on her own. Also, this is quite stable. I was concerned about stability given it is foldable and, due to it only having 4 legs in the photo. The way it folds is opposite to the direction you jump so, it is unlikely that it will ever cause a problem because it would have to fold "up" on them. Also, it took a significant amount of strength to unfold it and snap it into place. I don't think that even my weight could fold it back up again, even if it folded the same direction I would jump on it. lastly, about those 4 legs....there are actually 6! The photo is incorrect and for whatever reason, the question on here that asks about the number of legs has mixed answers between 4 and 6. There are absolutely 6 legs on this. I am pleased as it makes it very stable. She has stepped with all her weight, on the very edge of the bar, between two legs and it didn't tip over...though I definitely am not a fan of her doing that and we have talked about not doing it since. :)
Answers to some other questions - I am a 34 year old, average strength person and I was pretty much able to open this on my own. I say pretty much only because my husband was there, holding the unfolding edge to "spot" me. I would have done it on my own had he not been there but, as other have said, it is SCARY to unfold. I stepped on the one side of it and used both of my hands to push with my whole body to open it up and it gets really, really, tight toward the end...and very loud...very scary. Once it was unfolded it did not seem like it would fold itself up again though I was very cautious for a bit, not allowing our daughter near it while we put on the safety pad. Now, putting on the safety pad over the bar/bands would be really difficult to do with one person...perhaps even impossible. It is very hard to have it stay in place while stretching it with all my strength to get it to take the next curve. We figured out that there are leg holes in it, so be sure to start it on the right side, with a leg hole already around a spot where the leg will screw in. This makes it stay in that spot and allows you to pull it more without it just sliding along the bar. One thing I want to say, which others have mentioned, is that the instructions were confusing. The instructions mention the secure pins with wire ring needing to be in the bar and secured properly but it seems unclear what that means because they come on the rebounder exactly the way they show in the photo (okay, so you are just checking that nothing came loose in transport as they are for safety...) and you unfold it after it mentions the secure pins and it doesn't mention them again. So, by my understanding, the secure pins just stay exactly as they are and you do nothing to them even after you have just used incredible force to unfold this thing. They don't move, you don't do anything to the pins nor the wire ring. I do not see how they could possibly be useful but, I am not in the trampoline safety business so, I just left them. I felt secure in the other points I mentioned previously to be able to let this go. :) After getting the safety pad on it was very easy to screw in all 6(!!!) legs and flip it over to begin jumping.
We have not attached the resistance tubes or the meter so I am unable to comment on their ease of assembly or use. Though, it seems easy to assemble them according to the manual.
If it wasn't clear, this rebounder uses large elastic bands instead of metal springs in its design. They seem to be a bit more stiff than metal springs but I wanted the bands for safety and noise control. They do both of these things well - I do not see anyone getting injured by the elastic bands as they are just big stretch fabric, and even when an adult is jumping, there is very little noise. Id say, about the same amount of noise as a person jumping on a carpeted floor....maybe even slightly less noise than that. And, regarding the stiffness of the bands, I believe these will become more stretchy over time as it already seems to be more bouncy than when we first started bouncing on it, and we have only had it for a day and a half.
Overall, we, as a family, are very pleased with this product. It is a good quality product at a good price. Although the assembly is a bit scary at times and requires a lot of strength/coordination (safety pad), it really isn't too bad. I do not think anyone should turn away from this for fear of assembly. It is definitely do-able, just serious business. :) I recommend it!

This was a gift for my autistic grandson who has a need to bounce. He's very smart but was having behavior problems in school because he couldn't bounce enough by the time his bus picked him up. Now he bounces for an hour or so before leaving and no problems in school, After school he's bouncing again. He bounces while practicing spelling with mom, while watching TV... whenever he can. This has made a big difference in his life. This has taken a lot of bouncing in the past month and no signs of wear. Very well made, but with confidence.

We got this on sale and have gone through two of these. The first one had several springs break (within the warranty window) and Amazon replaced without problems with another one that has held up to daily jumping from a 5 year old for over 6 months now. We bought an adult trampoline because our daughter is 4' tall and I knew she would outgrow the kid ones too quickly. She can hold the rail and jump just fine on this even though it is for adults. This is the best way to help her burn off that extra energy and not take up too much room in the house. When this one wears out, we will gladly buy another.

Love this. I bought this for my son, I mean Santa got it for him... to go along with the crash pad I bought for him. We didn't put the bars up, he was 5 when he got this and really didn't need the bar. He jumps on the tramp and then lands on his crash pad. This is great for kids with ADHD and sensory issues, as my kid has, especially on rainy days or days where the temps are below zero. It's a real lifesaver in the winter! We have had this over a year and a half and it's holding up great!

I bought this for my 4 boys to jump off some energy during the long winter months and am so glad that we did. I wanted one that an adult could also jump on, so I stayed away from the "kid" ones. I've used it as well and it is a great workout. For exercise the bar can be in the way, and you have to instruct the kids not to lean forward on the bar as it will tip over (which did happen once, but they learn quickly). It seems very sturdy and I think will last a long time.

My daughter has been asking for a trampoline since she visited her grandma and used hers. The shipping was fast (it ships in its own box rather than additional Amazon packaging.) Assembly was straightforward.My mom's is one that they recommend for medical use to help prevent osteoporosis and she paid several hundred dollars for hers. She was impressed with the trampoline. She said the only difference she saw was there wasn't quite as much bounce.My daughter has been using this every day since she received it at Christmas. She absolutely loves it.

Amazon tells me that we purchased this in January of 2011. That gives it about two years of almost daily use from 2+ toddler/preschooler-types, not to mention every kid that's come through our door since then. It has held up amazingly well. We took the handle off once the kids hit about 30lbs, as they like to swing on it and I was afraid it would flip over. I keep meaning to fill a couple of the back legs with cement to counterweight it, but haven't gotten around to it.In any event, the kids have had a great time, my furniture has been spared, and we're still getting great value out of this thing. The legs are all still on just fine (one is a little wobbly, but some lock-tite might help that, and it doesn't affect stability), the padding is intact with no tears, and all of the springs are doing just fine. Great value in a great little trampoline!

This is a great way to exercise without the hassle of hitting the gym! There are tons of videos on YouTube that have ways to use this little gem which makes it even better!

Word of CAUTION: OPEN WITH TWO PEOPLE! I didn't (at first) as I knelt on one side and tried to push the other side and the thing snapped on me like a bear trap! Now, just to clarify, this was 100% MY FAULT as I didn't feel the need to read the instructions that have CLEAR warnings before my attempt and didn't pay attention to the warning stickers either as I probably assumed they were child safety warnings or that type of thing... No matter what you read here, opening with one person can be dangerous. Now, I will say, after the fact, that I found a video of a guy who was unable to open his so he braced one side under a piece of very heavy furniture and was able to open his alone...

The next thing... put the pad on before attaching the legs. It may seem obvious but if you aren't a "direction reader" for a simple product set-up like this one, I just thought I'd save you a little trouble. Well frankly, even if you read the directions it tells you to "cover the threaded connectors" and you will be like HUH? Simply put you need to stretch the black cushion lining over the places where the legs will screw in over the metal threads. You will also need 2 AA batteries for your monitor and that are not included....

The one thing I'm not loving is the firmness. I weigh 126 lbs and it seems the bounce is quite firm. When I got it all set up, I tried to follow a video that had 5 girls doing a 35 minute work out on a different rebounder that had a string-like spring system. All 5 girls of different heights and weights were able to keep the same pace of the music, but I was not. The surface was too firm and it made my jumps very unforgiving, short, and low. I had read a lot of reviews that said that the lesser expensive rebounders are known for that so that kind of bums me out BUT, it's still massively useful and think it's a great purchase!

I read that this is one of the best exercises for keeping your lymph system moving. It's really easy to use and set up. I was amazed at how tiring it actually is. I was a bit cavalier at first and thought "oh I'll just use it an hour a day". No. It's a great work out! It's effective. I ended up doing ten minutes at a time mixed in with weights and yoga. It's good cardio and great for the lymph.

Very easy to put together. It comes out of the package like a bear trap and I had not trouble pulling it apart with my 8 year old sitting on one end. The reviews had me worried that it would snap back and kill one of us, but it's really not that bad. Probably could have done it on my own but he wanted to help. Don't think I will be refolding it though. I thought this would be a really easy, laid back kind of work out, but it really gets your heart rate going fast and definitely works you lower body. So far, I'm liking it.

Seems to work fine for me. I was really out of shape but i put this in the spare bedroom, I get up and watch a few minutes of TV while I jog, and I feel so much better. This has really been a game-change for me as far as my health and finally doing something to get in shape. If you are not exercising, buy it. This is an easy way to get started without putting on your track shoes and getting all dressed up and going for a run.

I bought this trampoline to help with my lymphatic system. Rebounding is supposed to help your lymph system move the lymphatic fluid around. This trampoline works for that, but I think I will spend the extra money for a better one. After 10 min. on the rebounder my knees ache a little. It has now basically become the kids. They love it, and it has held up well for their play time. I would recommend it for kids, and for a little exercise. But if you want to do intense rebounding......spend the extra money.....your joints will thank you.

Not as bouncy as I had hoped. My daughter plays with it more than I use it for exercise. Just OK

I thought it would have more bounce. I wish I had purchased the one with the bar.

Once this is finally opened up the assembly is easy, but when the directions say 2 strong people they are not kidding. I tried to do it myself but I could not so I brought it to my son and he did it by himself but it took all his strength. After that it was easy. I have a Fitbit so I am not using the counter and some reviews say it doesn't count accurately. I''m not sure I will use the bands but will see. It says easy storage but for me now that I have it opened I will not fold it up to store it. It really doesn't have a lot of bounce-pretty stiff and certainly not like any recreational trampoline but it's fine for me.

The cover is very hard to put on. And it is very hard when jumping on it. If you just want something cheap that you don't plan on using often this is for you. However, if you plan on using it daily go for the better quality. You get what you pay for.

Not as tight as I had hoped, but I am 5'10" and 300 lbs, so pretty saggy and not too bouncy. Like the hand grips to get the metabolism going. Great for under 200 lbs people or people wanting a "starter" rebounder.

The foam pieces on the handlebar just shred off within a month of use making the handle bar useless unless you want to scrap your hand where the two metal pieces connect. Thus, we removed the handle bar. My 6 year old is the only user of this. He loves it. even without the handlebar, it is safe for children to use.

I bout this in September 2013 and my toddler has loved this, jumping on it everyday. November 2014, one of the welded legs broke off. It would have been nice it it lasted longer but he definately got more than $40 worth of fun out of it. Shame that it's not able to be fixed, I'll probably get a more durable one next.

Ordered this for kids for Christmas, but part was missing for handrail. Called company, PureFun, to get the part that was not included in order, but no one ever answers the phone....just prompts you to leave a message. I left numerous messages, sent multiple emails to their customer service, and nothing. They will not respond. The trampoline works and kids love it, but the handrail can't be used. I paid extra for the handrail version of the this trampoline, and it's useless. I would never buy a product from this company again!!!! Get a trampoline from any other company than this one!

I ordered the rebounder, thinking it would be something I would use after a rebounder was recommended as efficient by a weight loss class I am part of.Unfortunately, after buying it, I am not able to use it. The bouncing is excruciatingly painful, in my case, (probably not most people's).I think it would work fine for most people. However if you have back pain, based on my experience, I definitely not would recommend it. The bouncing is like jabbing with knives.On the other hand, it seems well-built and quite sturdy. it was easy to assemble. I think the handle is a good idea if you are older (I am a senior) or have a tendency to vertigo when bouncing (which I discovered I did, even the little I did).It does take up room, however, and the legs do not come off easily for putting it out of sight. You'll need a place where it can live where its presence won't bother you. If it will bother you to have it sit out in the room though, it's probably not your best choice.

I'm sure this will be great for most people. I bought this for a child with special needs who jumps frequently all day long. He jumps very hard. Although, he only weighs about 120 pounds, this child broke 4 springs within the first 2 weeks and the trampoline was unusable. It looks brand new, but has been relegated to a closet. :(

Hard to assemble. The support bar is near the mid point when attached. Forces you to jump in the same spot on the trampoline and starts to feel like the springs will wear faster. I took it off. It was very hard to align the legs in their screw holes, the threading is very metallic.Also the bounce on these is very tight. Not much 'give' at all. Its a little jarring. I think the bungee types are better but they are more expensive.I would recommend this product though.

Not really loving this product - seems like the rebounder is too loose. And the digital counter falls off easily.

It's quite big, which is something I thought I'd need but I'm realizing why I don't. I'm quite tall with size 10 feet so I thought a wide mat would be necessary. The problem is that it is mushy in the bounce and doesn't spring back quick enough so it makes anything other than basic jumping where feet barely leave the mat impossible. I'd go for a smaller circumference in the hopes it helps with the rebound.

Doesn't seem to stand the test of time! The guard tore up way to fast so now it has holes all around the bumper, the trampoline pseems to be sinking when you stand on it and it's mostly used by my 4yo who's average size.

I almost got knocked unconscious putting this together as it tipped, sprung, and sent me flying into a wall. Not joking. I got a head contusion for several days plus a bruised face. I do female bodybuilding so I am not weak or clumsy. It was missing stickers to show which side to pry down. The warning instructions that read possible death in putting together are not enough. There should be a noticeable sticker on the rebounder saying that. I'm guessing around 400 pounds of weight are needed to open the trampoline portion. It took us a ton of effort but it finally opened fully.

This is smaller than many rebounders out there. 29" of jumping area and 38" total diameter. It works well for light jumping but there is not much of an area to move around in place since the protection cover would never stop a foot from going into cloth springs. It works for an adult just using for exercise or warm-up.

I am so disappointed. I love shopping on Amazon, but this is one of the worst purchases I have ever made on the website. The counter hasn't worked properly since I set up the rebounder. You have to move in just the right spot, or it will not record your steps, time, etc. If it wasn't so difficult to put back in the box, I would return it. Years ago, I purchased another rebounder from a well known super store for 19.99. I wish I had saved my money and gone back to the store for a new one.

We purchased this trampoline for Christmas for our two girls. We didn't want to get the kids ones because we wanted something that could be used for years to come as they grow. (They currently weight 25 and 35lbs). Set up was reasonably simple, the girls loved it. However, the leg broke off after 6 months. There was no reasonable reason for the weld to break. The girls are small and they use it minimally. I am very disappointed with the qualite.

Purchased this for my toddler for Christmas. I know it's not really for toddlers but thought he'd have some indoor fun during Chicago's winter. Well he loved it & then his sisters (7 & 11yrs old) gave it a try & sure enough the handle bent off & somehow took one of the legs off as well. Left a pretty sharp piece of metal on there that is not safe for the little guy. Now it's just taking up room in storage waiting to see if I can at least find a leg or something to keep it standing. Bummer.

My wife had a different brand and prefers this as stiffer bounce for a better work out. Only negative is it doesn't fold like other brand but doesn't matter as stays in one place. Seems to be well madeAfter 2 months of use, the stiff bounce started to bother her knees and she gave it to a friend, hence the rating change

We bought this for our kids to use to burn energy in the winter. None of them weigh more than 60# each and only the two littlest ones would jump together. While jumping and holding onto the bar the metal snapped and broke the leg that the bar is attached to. First it was just one side, now the other just broke. If just the bar snapped that would be bad but oh well, but the actual legs under the trampoline snapped off of the frame and are not fixable. Now the trampoline is unusable because it only has 1 leg left to support half of the trampoline.

I have a son (5 years old, 50 pounds) who likes to jumps - needs to jump (has some sensory issues). After searching extensively for a trampoline that would offer what he needed, I purchased this one. I was hoping it would hold up (due to the modifications they made to the leg/handle bar - aka: added a screw). My 5 year old son is the only one who uses the trampoline. The handle bar and one leg has nearly fully disconnected from the rest of the trampoline. I am very disappointed. My son needs a trampoline and I am frustrated that I cannot find a durable one for him. Anyone have any suggestions? Anyone know how I can take advantage of the "2 year limited warranty"???

Purchased in October 2010 - was replaced in December 2010 by the company because of broken welds in the legs. Now (Feb. 2012) the springs are starting to snap - four so far. It's lasted about a year and only been used by a 5/6 year old. I was hoping that by buying a product made for adults that it would last longer than this.

I haven't even used it yet. It just came in, we assembled it and guess what.... The resistant bands popped(just on testing it out). Wasted money thinking it was a slight upgrade and I could benefit from accessories.... So sad that I can't even use resistant bands that I paid for. Hate having to go through the hassle of a return...

I m rating it 1 star as from the first use the handle broke off!
Very disappointed in the quality if the resistant handles.
But other than that, it was easy assembly.

Do not buy this, I only weigh 170 and the trampoline broke on me. I have bruises all over me and road rash on my arms that's turned into bruises. It hurt like hell. I'm returning it to get my money back

EDITED REVIEW: down from 5 stars to 2. The safety cover completely died. It ripped apart and disintegrated. Our kid didn't misuse this or jump on that part. It just didn't hold up. Now wondering if I can get a new skirt or if it's $40 wasted. :(

ORIG REVIEW: My kid loves it! This is the perfect jumping while video game trampoline. It's saved our sofa. Not too huge for the living room, but big enough to bounce. It has good spring too, it's not too tight or stiff so he gets some air.

This rebounder is for a child if that. The mat is attached w/ elastic straps, Not Springs.
I got this to replace the Mia Finnegan In-Tone Jogger I've been using so much for several years that one of the springs broke but it still works outstandingly well. I wish I could find one just like it on Amazon.
I'm going back to using my Mia version until it completely falls apart or I find a Worthy Replacement.
When I tried to do Mia's exercise routine with this Stamina model I nearly tripped & fell several times to where I had to stop even trying to continue because This Is Not A Rebounder. It has No Spring, it may as well be a mattress. I am returning it, complete waste of money.

Christmas present that lasted 5 weeks- seriously! Kids had fun on it for awhile and then the leg attached to the handle bar broke off at the point where it was soldered. I emailed the company (PureFun) and left them a vm. It's been two weeks and have heard nothing from the manufacturer. I told the kids sometimes Santa messes up with his toys and then set this one out by the curb. A waste of $80.00

This trampoline worked well for the first 30 days we had it. My son only weighs 70 pounds and did not abuse it. One of the leg weldings snapped off from the base of the trampoline. I have called the customer service number and send an email based on the 90 day warranty in the owner's manual. I have not heard a word back from the Pure Global Brands company about repairing/replacing it. Poor customer service and cheap product.

We bought this trampoline for our 4 1/2 year old son for Christmas on the recommendation of his OT for sensory issues. By May, the welding on one of the legs had broken, making it unsafe to use. I filled out the online form on the Pure Fun website, and received an email asking for all of the information again, but have not heard back from them. 5 months of use by a 35 lb child should not damage a well made product. Disappointed in the product and lack of customer service.

which is advertised as rated for either 220lb.s or 250lb.s, with no weld construction, and as having a 2 year warranty. In fact, it has a 90 day warranty, and is welded.this is from my chat with customer service, describing the problem:"this was a Christmas gift for my disabled son, on the recommendation of his occupational therapist, and he has been playing with it almost daily since then. He weighs 76 pounds, well under the 250 pound limit you advertise, as is incapable of jumping very forcefully on it. yesterday afternoon, I heard him suddenly cry out, then a bang, and went to his bedroom to find his trampoline broken off at the leg and him sprawled on the floor- a horrifying picture. The leg seems to have just snapped at the weld (? advertised as no weld?) point, and when dismantling it we found that the other legs aren't held by the threading in any way whatsoever- I've taken photos and a video of this, along with photos of the broken leg. This product is supposed to have amply sturdy construction for a person three times his size, and a two year warranty- why on Earth did this happen? My little guy is afraid and not being verbal, we don't know how long that will last or how serious it will be. Now we're watching the scrapes and bruises thankfully- we are scared too, and know he could have been badly hurt, or cut horribly on the razor sharp exposed metal. Obviously, this trampoline is trash immediately, but when I contacted the company, they said it has a 90 day warranty and that it's obviously welded, but it "looks like the weld is fine, the leg just broke off"my son suffered a 2" cut on his chin, split his lip, bit his tongue, and has several bruises of varying severity. I'm hoping that this information will prevent anyone else from being hurt- this item is dangerous. DO NOT BUY!

if I could rate zero stars I would... bought at xmas and broke by May. Appears the frame is broke by a leg now after extremely light use by my two boys. Wish I could return it.

Used mini trampoline everyday for cardio exercise and it broke a spring within two months of use. This was disappointing. :(