Need ideas for outside play area that is super windy! Hi, my daughter will be five soon and our back yard has nothing in it because it is super windy. We bought a trampoline last year and had it for two weeks, then it became a pancake due to the wind. My husband is reluctant to get a swing set, sand box or another trampoline. What ideas do you have that will secure these items to the ground? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Feb 27, 2009 - 19 answers

Why does it hurt to jump on a trampoline? I never could when I was young because I would get this stabbing pain in my back when I jumped. I never really thought much of it. Now fast forward 20 some years and now my 11 year old daughter can't jump because she says "it hurts too bad." This is the first time she's tried it. I guess I should count my blessings since they can be so dangerous but it stumps me that neither of our bodies will even tolerate it?
posted by redwinger on May 29, 2007 - 9 answers

Besides $300, what are the differences between a $200 trampoline and a $500 one? Also, springs vs elastic? [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Apr 16, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I fling people into the air? [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Apr 16, 2007 - 27 answers

Trampoline lovers -- what trampoline should I buy? [more inside]
posted by betterton on Aug 26, 2006 - 5 answers