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Originally Posted by winterharbor59
Thanks winni for the link. Winterh, could you clarify the differences between the types you’ve had. And any idea why your experience with repairing leaks differs from that on winni's link?
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The first trampoline I had was purchased over 20 years ago. It was very large. At least 20 ft if I remember right. The circle was inflatable but then there was a round series of metal pipes with the netting connected between them much like a ground based trampoline. That was then laid on top and secured with straps. I think the company stopped making them and now they are all one piece. Much heavier and harder to deal with but I will say the bounce was better. As to leaks I used to just try to listen for the sound but once I discovered the system of spraying a bit of simple green over a highly inflated trampoline (not while in lake) and watching for bubbles it became pretty easy to find them. Repairs are easy with the rubber repair kits once the leak is found. As an interesting side note. I was at a hockey camp with my son in Minnessota over 20 years ago sitting on the beach with another hockey dad watching the kids play on the trampoline the camp had. I mentioned how I lived on a lake and needed to get one. Turned out the guy owned the company. I think it was aquajump or rave or something, i forget exactly. Had a great conversation about how he came up with all the different inflatable product ideas and how they were made. He called the office and gave me a deal and it was waiting for me when I got home.