The time put into the construction of the Skywalker rectangle trampoline was worth it. At no point have we seen even a slight give to the frame of the trampoline—not even when larger kids take tumble run after tumble run on it. It can withstand some serious acrobatic skills, and the springs keep their tension every time. The frame is made of weather-resistant galvanized steel, and the UV-protected polypropylene jump mat is held up by about 76 tightly coiled rust-resistant springs.
The shape also felt more modern and aesthetically pleasing. The springs come in two different sizes, which work together to launch your little one high into the air, making layouts and back tucks a breeze. We found that this was easily a two- or three-person job. We looked at the top Trampolines and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites.
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.
This trampoline from Beast Inc. is a comparable 15-foot round trampoline with a netting enclosure and similar safety features. Both boast high ratings and feature extra-thick coil springs, galvanized steel framework, and similar T-sockets. As we unboxed each piece of the Skywalker, it became clear that this trampoline, while on the lower end of the price scale, is still constructed with durability in mind. The metal legs of the frame are made with rust-resistant galvanized steel and feel simultaneously lightweight and hefty. Some of that sturdiness is due to the design, which incorporates reinforced T-sockets.
It’s likely too large to fit inside anything other than a gym. Given that it is an outdoor toy, it is bound to get dirty. The kids climb on and off the trampoline in socks, tracking leaves, dirt, little tikes cape cottage playhouse and more as they go. It’s easy to just sweep off any leaves or pine needles, though. We were really impressed with the design of this trampoline, especially compared to a more traditional one.
You’ll need a large yard with a flat surface for this product. The round design is a good option for families with multiple kids, but if you’re looking for a trampoline to fit in a tight space, this is not the one for you. Even with several kids jumping at once, they were able to get a good bounce from the jump surface, enough to throw layouts bounce pro trampoline or back tucks with no issue. But, as with any toy, not all trampolines are created equal, so we tested this Skywalker model to see how it stands up to the competition. We had several kids of varying ages jump on the trampoline, both in groups and alone, to see how the Skywalker held up to the stress of the flips and occasional collisions.