10-03-14, 08:41 AM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MD - CA
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I went from a Jumpsport 350 to a Bellicon 49" classic, screwed on legs, extra strong cords. I have absolutely no regrets about my selection. I love love the larger mat; there is just so much more exercises I can do on the 49" than on a smaller rebounder. For normal bouncing, my weight category falls into the medium range but I chose the extra strong because I wanted a much firmer mat for jogging and faster workouts. I also over pronate and have low bone density in my spine so extra strong is more suitable. Extra strong also works well for DH who is around 155 lb. If you don't like how the Jumpsport sags in the middle, I think you should go at least extra strong and maybe even ultra.
This chart from Toronto Rebounder explains it better on how to choose the best Bellicon cord strength: What (Bellicon) bungee strength is right for me? I'm actually considering purchasing another 49" Bellicon for my other house where I also have a Jumpsport. If I do buy, I would probably choose the ultra cords and use 1/2 extra strong and 1/2 ultra in each rebounder.
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10-03-14, 08:52 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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In the end, it's going to boil down to personal choice.
I bought the 49" Bellicon last Sept., fell while on vacation in Oct. and sprained my ankle pretty badly. I bought the rebounder with the extra strong cords, and for me, it was a soft bounce that coned in the middle. I tried a couple of times to rebound the last few months, but could not because it really aggravated my right ankle. So my Bellicon pretty much sat for a year. I even pulled out my Needak a couple of months ago and was using it. Then I watched a video with Arnita Champion: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx-...lhTMnxDAzxPg_w She bought the ultra cords and I'm pretty sure she either weighs less than I do or we are about the same weight. I'm 5' 7 1/2" and I weigh 131 lbs. So I purchased the ultra cords. This has revived my Bellicon! Technically, I would fall into the med. recommendation. Initially, I installed the ultras with my existing extra strong and what a huge difference. After a couple of weeks, I went to all ultras. I love it even more. The workouts that I do are fast pace workouts and having the ultras leave very little to no coning in the middle of the rebounder, and leaves me with zero pain in my ankle and lower back. Plus, the firmer bounce raises my heart rate more and I burn more calories. I know Bellicon is really good at sending out another set of bungees so people can decide which one they want to keep. You might want to do the same thing. The 49" is BIG, so it will take some getting used to. I bought the top of the line model with the screw on legs. I have to store it downstairs, but the frame is really light, so taking up and down the stairs isn't a problem at all. Screwing on the legs each time is the only negative for me. Anyway, I'm really in love with my Bellicon now and want to use it everyday. The ZERO noise is so awesome.
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10-03-14, 09:18 AM | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Cheryl, I'd be interested in hearing if you end up liking the firmer bounce even more. Yes, it's firmer, but it's nothing like jumping on the floor. Hard to explain, but you're able to control your motion much more, especially the one leg leg bounces.
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Laughter is the best medicine. Have you had your daily dose? Walking is Nature's Prozac! Don't let anyone judge you! It's your workout. Sylwia Don't Compare Yourself to somebody else. BE YOUR BEST! Chalene Johnson A Spark of Hope In memory of: Michael Sparkman October 11th, 2001-October 21st, 2008 Hope Fimiani August 26th, 2006-October 13th, 2008 |
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10-04-14, 05:53 AM | ||
Join Date: Apr 2004
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125 cm = 49" 112 cm = 44" 100 cm = 39". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlluc...65D4E99FC4F220 In most of the Youtube videos like the one above people bounce on Bellicons with the older stretchier bungee cords. The smallest Bellicon (39"/ 100 cm) is closest in size to the Urban Rebounder. The difference in mat size going from the UR mat to the 44" Bellicon is huge - I can move more freely on the Bellicon and 44" is big enough to do everything I want to do on a rebounder. But I'm 5'4" so my legs aren't as long as some VFers who might need a 49" model more than I do. |
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