Update June 2008: I''ve moved to Hawaii and this was one of the few things I brought with me. Still use it 4-5 days a week and it is as rock solid as the day I bought it. I remain very pleased with the quality and workmanship. The physical benefits of rebounding are immense, and the fact that it''s fun to do doesn''t hurt either!
Update May 2010: Solid as a rock, still love bouncing on this baby while I check my email before work. I seriously can not remember the last time I had a cold, it was many many years ago. I used to have 2-4 flu/cold episodes per year.Most who consider purchasing a rebounder do so as an indoor alternative to jogging. When I saw the cheap version on sale on a tv infomercial, I began to investigate what was commercially available. It became apparent that the best buys were made by Needak and the ReboundAIR people. I read the reviews and chose the ReboundAIR by a narrow margin. It was not cheap nor did I expect it to be. It was a sturdy piece, well crafted, with a reasonably wide bounce diameter. As I began to bounce, I noticed that I could not perform wild acrobatics like Tom Hanks from BIG. As long as I was careful not to bounce too high or too energetically, I could obtain a moderate, light-impact aerobic workout. My heart rate increased just as if I had jogged, and I had fun since I could watch tv at the same time. I also did not have to worry about slamming my head on my ceiling. Overall, you do get what you pay for and in this case, the cost equalled an acceptably high quality.I bought my ReboundAir for my joints. I use it consistently, 20-30 minutes 3x weekly for over a year, because it''s fun and energizing. I lift weights for muscle and bone strength. I use my trampoline to energize and for bone strength also. Walking, bending and climbing stairs is easier. NASA has approved this form of exercise for their astronauts. ReboundAir is the best mini trampoline on the market.The quality is excellent. Cheaper rebounders can cause injury so don''t buy the $99 ones at the sports store. If you are new to working out, check with your doctor. I am now 50 and plan to continue using my ReboundAir hopefully forever.I am a nutritional therapist and many of my clients come in with digestive and elimination issues. In addition to getting them back to traditional foods (see the book, ''Nourishing Traditions'' and www.westonaprice.org), I also encourage them to use the ReboundAIR daily. I have had great success with my clients who do this. In addition to being a great workout, a good rebounder stimulates the entire lymph system leading to proper elimation of toxins and waste. I originally bought an inexpensive rebounder from a sporting goods store and it was loudly squeaky and flimsy. Every jump felt like it might eventually collapse the thing. I then tried the ReboundAIR and was amazed at the difference. This is a very sturdy, substantial rebounder and jumping on it is such fun. The company is wonderful to work with and I like that there is a lifetime guarantee on all the components. I have not had any clients who didn''t love it. Highly recommended.This is an obviously well-made rebounder. My kids bounce on it like crazy and I bounce very gently. It has held up very well. The folks at Reboundair are also very nice if you have a question.


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