!44: Soft Bounce Rebounders Vs Other Rebound Exercise Trampolines: Which Is The Best?

!±8± Soft Bounce Rebounders Vs Other Rebound Exercise Trampolines: Which Is The Best?

Not all rebounders are created equal. Rebound exercisers vary in construction and tightness of bounce. Are soft bounce, bungee-cord based rebounders or rebound exercise trampolines that are spring-based preferable? Here's a comparison of the two different types and various brands:

What do you want to look for in a rebounder? Just price?

I speak from experience when I say that price alone is a lousy criteria for choosing a rebounder. I talk more about that at the link in the resource box below, but for now, let's leave price aside for a second and look at other aspects of this type exerciser.

When you're looking at these mini trampolines, you want to look for three important things:

1. An even bounce. Some of these trampolines don't have even tension, and they can be unsafe and can even create misalignment of the spine.

2. A gentle, soft bounce. Tight bounces are not good for anyone with even a hint of back or joint problems. The older you are, the more important it is that you prioritize this feature.

3. Quality construction. Since you're bouncing on these things, you need them to be sturdy and safe and made from non-toxic materials.

In addition to these main concerns, you should also be aware of

--The steadiness of the rebounder while you're using it.

--The amount of sound it makes while you're using it.

--The quality of the mat suspension, in other words, the quality of the springs or bungee cords that hold up the mat you bounce on and the quality of their connection to the base.

--How easy it is to repair if the suspension (the springs or bungee cords) have a problem.

Here's how four of the top rebounders compare on these criteria:

1. Bellicon Qibounder: This has a soft, even bounce. It's even and steady, and you feel stable when you're using it. It is totally silent. The suspension is bungee cords that are easily replaced when they wear out, which takes about a year and a half. This is built into the design so the bounce is kept just right over the life of the trampoline. Construction is high quality. The only downside of this rebounder is the price. This is the top of the rebounders, but you pay for being at the top.

2. Needak Soft-Bounce: This is the second softest bounce of these four rebounders. It's not as soft as the Qibounder, but it's soft enough not to be overly jarring, and it's relatively even. The springs, however, are quite noisy, and the construction could be better. The spring cover tears easily, and the base could be sturdier because the folding legs give a slight horizontal movement when you're using it. This exerciser is much less expensive, but you get what you pay for.

3. ReboundAir: This has a pretty tight, short bounce. It's noisy like the Needak, and its springs tend to break easier than the Needak. It has eve more horizontal movement when you're using it. It's a little less expensive than the Needak but not worth the savings.

4. Urban Rebounder: This has the tightest, shortest bounce of all. This isn't a good exerciser for anyone over 30 because it will stress the joints. It's also not well made nor is it sturdy. It has most horizontal movement of all, and the springs break easily and often and are hard to replace. It's the least expensive, but when you consider that it won't last long, it's false savings.

When you compare the top rebound exercise trampolines, the winner, even though it's by far the highest priced, is the soft bounce bungee-cord type, the Qibounder. If you're ready for the benefits of rebounding, invest your money well.