So pigs really can fly!

Keep your eyes peeled to Britain's got talent next year and you should see Scarlet, a Hungarian Mangalitza, showing off her trampolining skills. We'll forgive the "el Cheapo" trampoline this time and it should be interesting to see Simon's face when Scarlet starts her routine.

Scarlet is not the first pig in the family to become proficient on the trampoline. Their other pet pig, Percy, used to love jumping until he become to porky bounce.

Mrs Howell, Scarlet's owner said,

"We are really looking forward to going down to Britains Got Talent. Scarlet will be trampolining and two of our other pigs, Arthur and Polly, will be doing their own dances nearby.

"We hope the judges will be impressed and fingers crossed next week we will have some good news."

Good luck Scarlet........I think you are going to need it.

Try Before You Buy

Springfree trampolines are available to try out at each of our Rainbow Showrooms. For details about where to find us go to the Rainbow Website and scroll to the bottom of the page. Springfree Trampolines are also covered by a 30 day money back guarantee. For more information call 01344 874662.

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It's not often that a customer who bought a Springfree from us over a year ago calls for a chat, but that is what just happened. I remembered the customer very well from the time they bought because they were the second person in as many days to call in search of peace and quiet. I had never really thought about our trampoline as offering peace and quiet because at our house it delivers nothing but the sound of noisy children playing and having fun but that was not what the customer meant.

They were already on their second spring based trampoline in 3 years and as you would expect the springs had again rusted and as a result squeaked every time the kids bounced. Being in London meant the neighbours lived in close proximity and they were again complaining about the grating squeaking noise.

I assured the customer before they went ahead and bought their third trampoline that this would be their last and guaranteed that their Springfree would not squeak. Unusually, the customer asked me to put my money where my mouth was and offer a 1 year guarantee against squeaking. This is obviously not a guarantee we offer as standard but I had no other choice than to agree.

What I didn't realise was that they had added a reminder to their diary to call me in a year. They had actually entered "call Rainbow to get trampoline replaced" thinking I would have to eat my words. Even though the trampoline didn't squeak at all, I was delighted they still took the time to call to thank us for backing our product.

I wonder what else we are selling rather than just a simple trampoline?

Is the message finally getting through Down Under?

This is lifted straight from Springfrees main Blog and it makes very interesting reading

We’re pretty excited there’s more public encouragement for consumers to look for safer ‘spring-free’ trampolines.

Today, one of Australia’s most widely circulated newspapers the Brisbane Courier Mail features a story “Jumping for Joy carries a warning”.

Journalist Rod Chester, reports the QLD Office of Fair Trading is looking forward to seeing the recommendations of the recently announced NSW inquiry into trampoline safety (which we blogged about a couple of weeks back).

Dr David Eager, considered Australia’s preeminent expert in trampoline safety, is quoted in the story as backing a push to make Australia’s voluntary trampoline standard compulsory.

And the result of the NSW inquiry could be the first step in this compulsory direction.

“… Most of the [trampolines] sold don’t comply with the safety standard”, continuing that even if pads are used to cover sprints, they are “useless” and give people the “false expectations they’ve got something that is safe”.

The story concludes “The safer trampolines are spring-free, and have soft-edged mats and high nets to stop children falling off”.

And who’s the only trampoline in the world that’s ‘spring-free’ – that’s us, Springfree™ Trampoline!

So with up to 16,000 kids annually admitted to ED departments, we say the fact others are now suggesting consumers choose the safer option – well, that’s pretty good news.

I wonder if the safety reveiw in Australia will have any impact on the way the powers that be view trampolines over here?

Don't forget we are running are now offering interest free finance on Springfree purchases in the UK. Visit the website for more information

Children Jump Start Their Way to a Healthy Heart

With Cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death in Australia, it is imperative to teach heart healthy habits at an early age. Physical activity is a key factor in reducing the risks, yet the challenge is to find an activity that is not forced and that children will consider fun. In the lead up to the Heart Foundation’s Heart Week Australia, Springfree™ Trampoline has come up with the solution....30 minutes a day on a Springfree!

According to experts, children should not be forced to exercise as this can result in a negative attitude towards physical activity in the future. Springfree Spokesperson, Erin Walker, said that it’s hard to get children off the Springfree Trampoline, and parents can breathe a sigh of relief as this trampoline was designed with safety as its main priority.

“The Heart Foundation’s website recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on all or most days of the week. Ten minutes of active jumping provides about the same activity level as a 30 minute run, only with less joint and muscle impact and way more fun for the whole family,” she said.

“The Springfree™ Trampoline was designed by an engineer father, Dr Keith Alexander after his wife refused to allow their children to use a dangerous ‘old-style’ trampoline. He set out to create one safe enough for his own children to play on, and after 14 years in the making and millions of dollars in research and testing, the World’s Safest Trampoline was delivered, revolutionising the way consumers perceive traditional trampolines.”

“The design eliminates all the dangerous elements such as the steel springs, steel frame at the jumping surface and it is surrounded by a flexible net ensuring no nasty falls to the ground. Jumping is just a positive form of exercise for the whole family,” Walker concluded.

In a recent address to the national press club, CEO of the Heart foundation Dr Lyn Roberts, said that Cardiovascular Disease is on the rise due failure to realise the importance of factors such as physical activity. In January, a study of more than 1,000 Australian 14-year-olds found that 29% had a combination of risk factors that increased the chance of developing vascular disease.

A little Xmas Fun

The team at Springfree in Australia have obviously got too much time on their hands and have been changing the lyrics to a few traditional Xmas Carols. Of course 'El Cheapo' trampolines come in for a bit of stick. Here is their first effort;

Tune: Last Christmas I gave you my heart…

Last Christmas, I bought you a tramp,
It was an el-cheapo, and is now in the dump,
This time I give you Springfree,
The safest thing you could get from me

Maybe I'll try work this into my daughters nativity this Xmas?
Have a read of their blog and if your lucky enough to live in Australia enter the competition they have running at the moment to win you very own Springfree.

Interest Free Credit

It has been possible for a while now to buy Springfree Trampolines on interest free credit in other countries around the world and you can now do so in the UK.

We have teamed up with Hitachi Capital and are offering 6 months interest free credit on all 3 of our Springfree models. This is great news in the lead up to Xmas and should help more families make the jump to the next generation of trampolines and to jump safe with Springfree.

For more information please call 08444 938080