Bellicon: I think I may need stronger bungees?

Vintage VFer · 08-04-17, 01:48 PM

My Bellicon has the "strong" bungees. Going by my weight, I could have gone with medium, but I wanted a firmer bounce. The mat seems a bit squishy for the workouts I've been doing.

I can't do the fast cardio bounces (running, jumping jacks) like the workouts I've been trying.

I'm thinking of getting "extra strong" bungees. But, I don't want to mat to be too stiff.

Any thoughts ?

horsemom2 · 08-04-17, 03:34 PM

Try staying closer to the mat to make your movements quicker?

The larger the mat, usually the more squishy it will be, especially in the center.

Barb S

Vintage VFer · 08-05-17, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horsemom2

Try staying closer to the mat to make your movements quicker?
The larger the mat, usually the more squishy it will be, especially in the center.
Barb S

Thanks, Barb, I'll try that.

BunnyHop · 08-05-17, 08:36 AM

All I know is that I really didn't like the Ultras. Yeah, I eventually wore them out and replaced them, but they weren't my favorites. Went back down to whatever's generally recommended for my actual weight and have been happier since.

carly · 08-05-17, 11:14 PM

I don't have a bellicon....yet.....but others have mentioned alternating strong and ultra strong bungees for a intermediate strength/resistance.

Usia · 08-06-17, 06:42 AM

I have extra strong bungees, and could definitely go with ultra strong. My bounce is somewhat "soft". Good for my joints but not great if I want a faster bounce. I don't want to spend $85 for new bungees, and I've never seen them on sale. I'm 5'6" and could lose 30 lbs.

Cleda · 08-06-17, 08:34 AM

If you alternate bungees - it will void the warranty (or so I've heard). so I caution about recommending that.

I had Ultras and STILL couldn't keep up with some of the people/videos. Sometimes my timing is just different. And I am tall (long levers) so I have to bend my knees more than most. If you have the Be 360 subscription that came with your Bellicon, Faythe talks about this in several videos. I also had to get used to bouncing. Even though I thought I was doing GREAT, It actually took me several months to find my groove. I find certain instructors I can keep up with more so than others. YMMV.

Are you coning (touching the ground) when you bounce in the center? That was my determining factor as to which cord set to go with . In the beginning Bellicon was the only trampoline that would accommodate my weight.

It ends up being a personal choice and a bouncing style.
Cleda

horsemom2 · 08-06-17, 09:09 AM

When it comes to bouncing, listen to your body.
If it does not feel good to try to do the same timing or bouncing style as the video, give yourself permission to
MODIFY
(nobody is watching and your workout will not become void)

Barb S

Vintage VFer · 08-06-17, 11:00 AM

Thanks for the replies and advice. I'll give it more time before coming to any decisions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cleda

If you alternate bungees - it will void the warranty (or so I've heard). so I caution about recommending that.

I had Ultras and STILL couldn't keep up with some of the people/videos. Sometimes my timing is just different. And I am tall (long levers) so I have to bend my knees more than most. If you have the Be 360 subscription that came with your Bellicon, Faythe talks about this in several videos. I also had to get used to bouncing. Even though I thought I was doing GREAT, It actually took me several months to find my groove. I find certain instructors I can keep up with more so than others. YMMV.
Are you coning (touching the ground) when you bounce in the center? That was my determining factor as to which cord set to go with . In the beginning Bellicon was the only trampoline that would accommodate my weight.
It ends up being a personal choice and a bouncing style.

I read that disclaimer about voiding the warranty, too. My DH says that having different strengths could be dangerous because they are wearing out at different rates due to the tension variance.

Nope, not coning. That would freak me out. There is a Bellicon YouTube video with some guy named Jordon where he is almost touching the ground on deep bounces.

dlb · 08-07-17, 04:07 AM

I went to the Bellicon store & tried all of the tensions. It was suggested to use medium or strong. Both felt squishy, so I went with x-strong. A year later, picked up the ultras. So much better for me as I wanted a firmer bounce. It is not rock solid, if that helps.

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08-04-17, 03:34 PM
horsemom2 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NJ	Try staying closer to the mat to make your movements quicker? The larger the mat, usually the more squishy it will be, especially in the center. Barb S __________________ Barb S Visit my blog for info about various video sites including tips for downloading or streaming video files: neverendingplateau.blogspot.com

08-05-17, 08:36 AM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	All I know is that I really didn't like the Ultras. Yeah, I eventually wore them out and replaced them, but they weren't my favorites. Went back down to whatever's generally recommended for my actual weight and have been happier since. __________________ Anna

08-05-17, 11:14 PM
carly Join Date: May 2004 Location: Georgia	I don't have a bellicon....yet.....but others have mentioned alternating strong and ultra strong bungees for a intermediate strength/resistance.

08-06-17, 06:42 AM
Usia VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008	I have extra strong bungees, and could definitely go with ultra strong. My bounce is somewhat "soft". Good for my joints but not great if I want a faster bounce. I don't want to spend $85 for new bungees, and I've never seen them on sale. I'm 5'6" and could lose 30 lbs. __________________ Dana Avatar: Oliver!

08-06-17, 08:34 AM
Cleda VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Quick word If you alternate bungees - it will void the warranty (or so I've heard). so I caution about recommending that. I had Ultras and STILL couldn't keep up with some of the people/videos. Sometimes my timing is just different. And I am tall (long levers) so I have to bend my knees more than most. If you have the Be 360 subscription that came with your Bellicon, Faythe talks about this in several videos. I also had to get used to bouncing. Even though I thought I was doing GREAT, It actually took me several months to find my groove. I find certain instructors I can keep up with more so than others. YMMV. Are you coning (touching the ground) when you bounce in the center? That was my determining factor as to which cord set to go with . In the beginning Bellicon was the only trampoline that would accommodate my weight. It ends up being a personal choice and a bouncing style. Cleda

08-06-17, 09:09 AM
horsemom2 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NJ	When it comes to bouncing, listen to your body. If it does not feel good to try to do the same timing or bouncing style as the video, give yourself permission to MODIFY (nobody is watching and your workout will not become void) Barb S __________________ Barb S Visit my blog for info about various video sites including tips for downloading or streaming video files: neverendingplateau.blogspot.com

08-07-17, 04:07 AM
dlb Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: WI	I went to the Bellicon store & tried all of the tensions. It was suggested to use medium or strong. Both felt squishy, so I went with x-strong. A year later, picked up the ultras. So much better for me as I wanted a firmer bounce. It is not rock solid, if that helps.