Question for those w/Rebounders

fagiles · 05-23-09, 04:59 PM

I never really had an interest in Rebounding but the Marina thread caught my interest. I purchased an UR today at Sports Authority only because it was $25 off. Figured I would try it and see how I like it.

My questions are

Most of the online photos show the rebounder with a blue skirt but I have seen a few with the black skirt. The one I purchased has a black skirt. Are they sold in both colors? Based on a box sticker, looks like it was shipped to Sports Authority May 2009.

I just don't want to keep an older model rebounder. Are both colors current models? I read somewhere that some of the older models made more noise when bouncing

Also, anyone have one who lives on the 2nd floor with neighbors underneath you? Just wondering how much noise and impact it could create.

thanks
felecia

Lucky Star · 05-23-09, 05:09 PM

I don't have an UR so can't address your specific questions, but all rebounders with springs make some noise, which can be minimized by oiling the metal parts. (I use Vaseline sometimes as it stays on better.) I don't know that the spring cover color makes a difference - it may just be that certain colors were shipped to certain stores.

I use it with a 4'x4' puzzles mat laid over a thick area rug. My downstairs neighbors have assured me they've never heard it.

Usia · 05-23-09, 05:25 PM

I purchased my UR 2 years ago from Sports Authority and it has a blue band. I have never seen one with black band, so I'm assuming yours must be newer. UR does make some noise, but that's expected. Once you have a great music on, you don't even hear it. I love my UR, rebounding is an awesome exercise!

fagiles · 05-23-09, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Star

I don't have an UR so can't address your specific questions, but all rebounders with springs make some noise, which can be minimized by oiling the metal parts. (I use Vaseline sometimes as it stays on better.) I don't know that the spring cover color makes a difference - it may just be that certain colors were shipped to certain stores.

I use it with a 4'x4' puzzles mat laid over a thick area rug. My downstairs neighbors have assured me they've never heard it.

Thanks Lucky Star, that sounds reassuring. I will try the Vaseline just in case. I already have puzzle mats. You are right, various regions do sometimes get things that may look slightly different. I didn't consider that. Thanks again

felecia

fagiles · 05-23-09, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Usia

I purchased my UR 2 years ago from Sports Authority and it has a blue band. I have never seen one with black band, so I'm assuming yours must be newer. UR does make some noise, but that's expected. Once you have a great music on, you don't even hear it. I love my UR, rebounding is an awesome exercise!

Sounds great, so I might try to tackle the assembly tonight. Do you recall how long it took you?

Usia · 05-23-09, 06:22 PM

It think it was very easy and fast. I would definitely remember if it was cumbersome and I don't recall that. Enjoy!

new2me · 05-23-09, 08:22 PM

I've had my UR for a few years now...my skirt is dark blue.

kgidcumb · 05-23-09, 08:35 PM

I bought mine this week from Dick's Sporting Goods. It has a blue skirt. But they had two different boxes - one was blue/yellow (mine) and the other was red/black. If I had to guess, I'd guess the red/black was the newer one... I couldn't reach them and just took the box the guy gave me.

fagiles · 05-24-09, 07:20 AM

Thanks for the responses. I assembled it last night and it was a breeze...way easier than I thought. I bounced for just a few minutes and I didn't hear much noise so hopefully there will be no problem with the downstairs neighbor. I will try it for a month and see how it goes. I think Sports Authority has a 60 day return policy

felecia

Sarah-lara · 05-24-09, 08:30 AM

I have to use mine in the garage. The vaseline did nothing for mine (which is okay because nobody cares too much out there!); hopefully that's because it's an old model. Sorry, but there's no way I could use this in my condo where I have downstairs neighbors. With our shoddy construction, that would probably sound like their place was exploding. I hear the guy upstairs just walking around.

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05-23-09, 04:59 PM
fagiles Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hampton Roads	Question for those w/Rebounders I never really had an interest in Rebounding but the Marina thread caught my interest. I purchased an UR today at Sports Authority only because it was $25 off. Figured I would try it and see how I like it. My questions are Most of the online photos show the rebounder with a blue skirt but I have seen a few with the black skirt. The one I purchased has a black skirt. Are they sold in both colors? Based on a box sticker, looks like it was shipped to Sports Authority May 2009. I just don't want to keep an older model rebounder. Are both colors current models? I read somewhere that some of the older models made more noise when bouncing Also, anyone have one who lives on the 2nd floor with neighbors underneath you? Just wondering how much noise and impact it could create. thanks felecia

05-23-09, 05:09 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	I don't have an UR so can't address your specific questions, but all rebounders with springs make some noise, which can be minimized by oiling the metal parts. (I use Vaseline sometimes as it stays on better.) I don't know that the spring cover color makes a difference - it may just be that certain colors were shipped to certain stores. I use it with a 4'x4' puzzles mat laid over a thick area rug. My downstairs neighbors have assured me they've never heard it. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

05-23-09, 05:25 PM
Usia VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008	I purchased my UR 2 years ago from Sports Authority and it has a blue band. I have never seen one with black band, so I'm assuming yours must be newer. UR does make some noise, but that's expected. Once you have a great music on, you don't even hear it. I love my UR, rebounding is an awesome exercise!

05-23-09, 06:22 PM
Usia VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008	It think it was very easy and fast. I would definitely remember if it was cumbersome and I don't recall that. Enjoy!

05-23-09, 08:22 PM
new2me Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern California	I've had my UR for a few years now...my skirt is dark blue. __________________ Donna The sudden precious moments in life need to be recognized for the unique periods they are, not wasted by wishing for something else. Edith Schaeffer

05-23-09, 08:35 PM
kgidcumb Join Date: May 2004	I bought mine this week from Dick's Sporting Goods. It has a blue skirt. But they had two different boxes - one was blue/yellow (mine) and the other was red/black. If I had to guess, I'd guess the red/black was the newer one... I couldn't reach them and just took the box the guy gave me.

05-24-09, 07:20 AM
fagiles Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hampton Roads	Thanks for the responses. I assembled it last night and it was a breeze...way easier than I thought. I bounced for just a few minutes and I didn't hear much noise so hopefully there will be no problem with the downstairs neighbor. I will try it for a month and see how it goes. I think Sports Authority has a 60 day return policy felecia

05-24-09, 08:30 AM
Sarah-lara VF Supporter Join Date: May 2003	I have to use mine in the garage. The vaseline did nothing for mine (which is okay because nobody cares too much out there!); hopefully that's because it's an old model. Sorry, but there's no way I could use this in my condo where I have downstairs neighbors. With our shoddy construction, that would probably sound like their place was exploding. I hear the guy upstairs just walking around.