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Pukekohe based breeder Andrew Fowler is struggling to believe his luck after his smashing Iffraaj(GB) filly Melt (ex Ticklish), demolished her rivals in the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders Stakes recently.
He can’t help but enthuse about his filly, her trainer and her jockey, and the way things have fallen into place.
“It was a big step up in that race, and she handled it well,” he said, “Sam knew just where to put her in the race. It was a tough race and she is in the paddock for a few days now. I am pretty lucky with Nigel he doesn’t push them, and I’m stoked to have Sam riding her she is such a good rider, and I think she thinks clearly when she’s riding.
Melt was having only her sixth start when she won the group three event, and was recording her fourth win and her third at black type level. She debuted at Counties on her home track in late November last year winning the listed Ashford Lodge Stakes.
In her next start she won the Gr.3 Eclipse Stakes at Ellerslie, on New Year’s Day, and then had a short break before the Gr.1 Diamond Stakes at Ellerslie, where she ran fifth behind Sword of Osman. A few weeks later she contested the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes and ran a sound second to the Champion Two-Year-Old filly Avantage, before a winter spell.
She returned to Ruakaka in early September and won a 1000 metre dash against her fellow three-year-olds before returning to that venue for the Northland Breeders event.
Melt is the fourth foal from the super speedy Maroof(USA) mare Ticklish, whom Fowler raced with a few mates. Ticklish won nine races including the Listed CJC Pegasus Stakes and the Timaru Stakes. She was group one placed in the VRC Lightning Stakes and group two placed in the AJC Sapphire Stakes placed at listed level a further four times.
“Ticklish she just never quit, and that is hard to find in a horse,” recalled Fowler, “She had the world record for 1000 metres at 54.2. She never quit.
A chance meeting in Queenstown lead to Fowler becoming involved in Melt. As a property developer he was trying to buy a block of land in Wakatipu for a sub-division, when his real estate agent introduced him to a friend of hers Chris Cochrane.
Fowler picks up the story.
“We became business partners and friends. Chris told me that B J(Brian) Anderton had bought a filly that he needed some owners for and he asked me to go in with him and Peter Fennessy. So we bought her a third each then raced her with a bunch of guys. In the end they gave her to me.
“My mother Lola used to breed and race horses and I used to strap for her. We grew up around horses, and rode all the time. She raced Shaitan (Hermes(GB)-Taringama) who won the 1976 Moonee Valley Gold Cup, and ran second in the Easter Handicap and I went to Australia on the plane with him when I was a 13- year-old. My passion was polocrosse which I am still playing along with my son Josh, but owning Ticklish reignited the whole racing thing and it’s been a dream run ever since.
“Mum is pretty excited about Melt as well, hopefully not too excited though as she is in her 70’s now and the excitement was a bit much for her after Melt won at Ruakaka the first time and she ended up in hospital. My brother has a share in Embellish and my sister Anna Milne has a share in London Express, so it’s a bit much for her I think with all the family having horses at the moment.
The 2007 outbreak of Equine Influenza in Australia, put paid to Ticklish’s racing career and she was sent to stud while stuck there. She visited Artie Scheller (USA) and produced Hidden Knight who failed to win a race, and came home in foal to Lonhro(AUS) carrying the dual winner Hot In Pink, whom Fowler raced and now has in his broodmare band of two.
Ticklish returned to New Zealand and went to High Chaparral(IRE) but slipped to him, and later went to Mastercraftsman(IRE). Fowler sold that one, as he didn’t like her as a foal, and as if to prove him right, she was named Tickle Me and had five starts before being retired to the broodmare paddock.
“After that I wanted to have Ticklish closer to home, at the farm in Pukekohe I like keeping them close. So I decided to send her to Iffraaj(GB).
“I’m not really a pedigree man, although Mum does give me some advice on that. It’s more the shape of the animal. Ticklish is a great shape except she has no arse. Iffraaj on the other hand has a big arse and looks like a serious man. High Chaparral(IRE) and Zabeel were fabulous to look at too but I couldn’t afford Zabeel.
“Ticklish is going back to Iffraaj(GB) this season, and so is her daughter Hot In Pink, who is about to foal to Vadamos(GER). In fact I may as well get NZTR to send the stake money cheque direct to Mark Chitty at Haunui Farm,” he quipped.
Ticklish and Hot In Pink are the only mares Fowler owns but for a while he owned French Kiss the mother of Ticklish, after seeing her in a dispersal sale in 2007.
“I told my partner Moy I wasn’t going to the sales and I wasn’t going to buy her. Of course I was going, and was bidding on her, and unbeknown to me Moy was there too and I was bidding against her.
“We bred a few out of her with the best being Apollo Cavalier who won six in Hong Kong.
Ticklish was bred by Lord Tavistock and is out of the Paris House(GB) mare French Kiss, who raced once. She in turn is out of Real Charmer an unraced sister to the Gr.1 VRC Derby winner and successful stallion Omnicorp(Grosvenor-Bourbon Lassie) and a half-sister to the group two winner Pharostan also a successful sire and Bourbon Boy a stakes winner of 9 races.
Another half-sister Crimson won the Gr.2 ARC Championship Stakes and the Gr.3 Waikato Guineas, and has produced the stakes winners Abidewithme (9 wins) and Miss Scarlitti and she is also the grandam of the multiple stakes winner Destiny’s Kiss.
Bourbon Lassie was out of Bourbon Lass who won 13 races and produced eight winners including the stakes winners Zamazaan Lass and Prince Bourbon. She in turn was by Bourbon Prince(USA) out of Kilt. This was a family developed by the Lowry’s at Okawa Stud and the various descendants have consistently produced numerous stakes winners over the years.
“I love horses and that’s why I spend my life around them, I love the people in the racing game, but we just don’t get the exposure we need, or deserve,” he mused.

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pukekohe based breeder andrew fowler is struggling to believe his luck after his smashing iffraaj(gb) filly melt (ex ticklish), demolished her rivals in the gr.3 cambridge stud northland breeders stakes recently.
he can’t help but enthuse about his filly, her trainer and her jockey, and the way things have fallen into place.
“it was a big step up in that race, and she handled it well,” he said, “sam knew just where to put her in the race. it was a tough race and she is in the paddock for a few days now. i am pretty lucky with nigel he doesn’t push them, and i’m stoked to have sam riding her she is such a good rider, and i think she thinks clearly when she’s riding.
melt was having only her sixth start when she won the group three event, and was recording her fourth win and her third at black type level. she debuted at counties on her home track in late november last year winning the listed ashford lodge stakes.
in her next start she won the gr.3 eclipse stakes at ellerslie, on new year’s day, and then had a short break before the gr.1 diamond stakes at ellerslie, where she ran fifth behind sword of osman. a few weeks later she contested the gr.1 manawatu sires produce stakes and ran a sound second to the champion two-year-old filly avantage, before a winter spell.
she returned to ruakaka in early september and won a 1000 metre dash against her fellow three-year-olds before returning to that venue for the northland breeders event.
melt is the fourth foal from the super speedy maroof(usa) mare ticklish, whom fowler raced with a few mates. ticklish won nine races including the listed cjc pegasus stakes and the timaru stakes. she was group one placed in the vrc lightning stakes and group two placed in the ajc sapphire stakes placed at listed level a further four times.
“ticklish she just never quit, and that is hard to find in a horse,” recalled fowler, “she had the world record for 1000 metres at 54.2. she never quit.
a chance meeting in queenstown lead to fowler becoming involved in melt. as a property developer he was trying to buy a block of land in wakatipu for a sub-division, when his real estate agent introduced him to a friend of hers chris cochrane.
fowler picks up the story.
“we became business partners and friends. chris told me that b j(brian) anderton had bought a filly that he needed some owners for and he asked me to go in with him and peter fennessy. so we bought her a third each then raced her with a bunch of guys. in the end they gave her to me.
“my mother lola used to breed and race horses and i used to strap for her. we grew up around horses, and rode all the time. she raced shaitan (hermes(gb)-taringama) who won the 1976 moonee valley gold cup, and ran second in the easter handicap and i went to australia on the plane with him when i was a 13- year-old. my passion was polocrosse which i am still playing along with my son josh, but owning ticklish reignited the whole racing thing and it’s been a dream run ever since.
“mum is pretty excited about melt as well, hopefully not too excited though as she is in her 70’s now and the excitement was a bit much for her after melt won at ruakaka the first time and she ended up in hospital. my brother has a share in embellish and my sister anna milne has a share in london express, so it’s a bit much for her i think with all the family having horses at the moment.
the 2007 outbreak of equine influenza in australia, put paid to ticklish’s racing career and she was sent to stud while stuck there. she visited artie scheller (usa) and produced hidden knight who failed to win a race, and came home in foal to lonhro(aus) carrying the dual winner hot in pink, whom fowler raced and now has in his broodmare band of two.
ticklish returned to new zealand and went to high chaparral(ire) but slipped to him, and later went to mastercraftsman(ire). fowler sold that one, as he didn’t like her as a foal, and as if to prove him right, she was named tickle me and had five starts before being retired to the broodmare paddock.
“after that i wanted to have ticklish closer to home, at the farm in pukekohe i like keeping them close. so i decided to send her to iffraaj(gb).
“i’m not really a pedigree man, although mum does give me some advice on that. it’s more the shape of the animal. ticklish is a great shape except she has no arse. iffraaj on the other hand has a big arse and looks like a serious man. high chaparral(ire) and zabeel were fabulous to look at too but i couldn’t afford zabeel.
“ticklish is going back to iffraaj(gb) this season, and so is her daughter hot in pink, who is about to foal to vadamos(ger). in fact i may as well get nztr to send the stake money cheque direct to mark chitty at haunui farm,” he quipped.
ticklish and hot in pink are the only mares fowler owns but for a while he owned french kiss the mother of ticklish, after seeing her in a dispersal sale in 2007.
“i told my partner moy i wasn’t going to the sales and i wasn’t going to buy her. of course i was going, and was bidding on her, and unbeknown to me moy was there too and i was bidding against her.
“we bred a few out of her with the best being apollo cavalier who won six in hong kong.
ticklish was bred by lord tavistock and is out of the paris house(gb) mare french kiss, who raced once. she in turn is out of real charmer an unraced sister to the gr.1 vrc derby winner and successful stallion omnicorp(grosvenor-bourbon lassie) and a half-sister to the group two winner pharostan also a successful sire and bourbon boy a stakes winner of 9 races.
another half-sister crimson won the gr.2 arc championship stakes and the gr.3 waikato guineas, and has produced the stakes winners abidewithme (9 wins) and miss scarlitti and she is also the grandam of the multiple stakes winner destiny’s kiss.
bourbon lassie was out of bourbon lass who won 13 races and produced eight winners including the stakes winners zamazaan lass and prince bourbon. she in turn was by bourbon prince(usa) out of kilt. this was a family developed by the lowry’s at okawa stud and the various descendants have consistently produced numerous stakes winners over the years.
“i love horses and that’s why i spend my life around them, i love the people in the racing game, but we just don’t get the exposure we need, or deserve,” he mused.


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In its widest sense, the term ‘‘accreditation’’ refers to the act of giving an individual or an organisation formal recognition of some sort or another. In the South African education and training context, accreditation is essentially a stamp of approval, indicating that the accrediting body (e.g. the relevant SETA) is satisfied that the accredited organisation (e.g. the provider) meets their requirements and can offer quality learning programmes against national standards registered on the NQF.
SETA ETQAs are there to ensure that education and training providers applying for accreditation meet the required standards of quality in providing education and training to learners, and where providers meet these standards to recognise this by accrediting the provider.
The accreditation process is directed at assuring learners and other users of the system that any learner who has achieved a credit, credits or a qualification through that provider programme or assessment, has demonstrated the required learning outcomes in the required manner.
At Bryant Bell & Associates the following accrediations have been granted which attests to the quality of training and assessment provided.
Bryant Bell & Associates is an accredited provider with Services SETA (4109).
SuperManagement (SA) is accredited by Services SETA (0163) to present the National Certificate: Management Level 3 (Learnership) that is designed to meet the needs of learners who require junior management skills in all sectors of the economy and enable them to work towards a nationally recognised qualification. As a qualification that covers management, it provides a framework for learners to develop competencies that will enable them to become competent junior managers.
The Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) literacy and adult numeracy courses offered by Ulwazi are accredited by Umalusi (Accreditation ABT 00054 PA).
Umalusi sets and monitors standards for general and further education and training in South Africa in accordance with the NQF and the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act of 2001.
For more information on Umalusi, click here.
Bryant Bell Accounting offers the SAQA NQF accredited Association of Accounting Technicians SA (AAT(SA)) qualifications which include the Certificate: Accounting Technician NQF Level 3; the Further Education and Training Certificate: Accounting Technician NQF Level 4; and the Certificate: Accounting NQF Level 5. These qualifications are registered as learnerships with FASSET which allows organisations to claim back the training fees. All Association of Accounting Technicians SA assessors and moderators are registered on the FASSET database. Bryant Bell Accounting has accreditation status with AAT (OO10416).

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in its widest sense, the term ‘‘accreditation’’ refers to the act of giving an individual or an organisation formal recognition of some sort or another. in the south african education and training context, accreditation is essentially a stamp of approval, indicating that the accrediting body (e.g. the relevant seta) is satisfied that the accredited organisation (e.g. the provider) meets their requirements and can offer quality learning programmes against national standards registered on the nqf.
seta etqas are there to ensure that education and training providers applying for accreditation meet the required standards of quality in providing education and training to learners, and where providers meet these standards to recognise this by accrediting the provider.
the accreditation process is directed at assuring learners and other users of the system that any learner who has achieved a credit, credits or a qualification through that provider programme or assessment, has demonstrated the required learning outcomes in the required manner.
at bryant bell & associates the following accrediations have been granted which attests to the quality of training and assessment provided.
bryant bell & associates is an accredited provider with services seta (4109).
supermanagement (sa) is accredited by services seta (0163) to present the national certificate: management level 3 (learnership) that is designed to meet the needs of learners who require junior management skills in all sectors of the economy and enable them to work towards a nationally recognised qualification. as a qualification that covers management, it provides a framework for learners to develop competencies that will enable them to become competent junior managers.
the adult basic education and training (abet) literacy and adult numeracy courses offered by ulwazi are accredited by umalusi (accreditation abt 00054 pa).
umalusi sets and monitors standards for general and further education and training in south africa in accordance with the nqf and the general and further education and training quality assurance act of 2001.
for more information on umalusi, click here.
bryant bell accounting offers the saqa nqf accredited association of accounting technicians sa (aat(sa)) qualifications which include the certificate: accounting technician nqf level 3; the further education and training certificate: accounting technician nqf level 4; and the certificate: accounting nqf level 5. these qualifications are registered as learnerships with fasset which allows organisations to claim back the training fees. all association of accounting technicians sa assessors and moderators are registered on the fasset database. bryant bell accounting has accreditation status with aat (oo10416).


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Today’s politicians are confronted with new information technologies to tackle complex decision-making problems. In order to make sustainable decisions, a profound analysis of societal problems and possible solutions (policy options) needs to be performed. In this policy-analysis process, different stakeholders are involved. Besides internal direct advisors of the policy makers (policy analysts), external experts from different scientific disciplines can support evidence-based decision making. Despite the alleged importance of scientific advice in the policy-making process, it is observed that scientific results are often not used. In this work, a concept is described that supports the collaboration between scientists and politicians. We propose a science–policy interface that is realized by including information visualization in the policy-analysis process. Therefore, we identify synergy effects between both fields and introduce a methodology for addressing the current challenges of science–policy interfaces with visualization. Finally, we describe three exemplary case studies carried out in European research projects that instantiate the concept of this approach.
Research presented here is partly carried out within the project “urbanAPI” (Interactive Analysis, Simulation and Visualisation Tools for Urban Agile Policy Implementation), and “ePolicy”(Engineering the Policy-Making Life Cycle) funded from the 7th Framework Program of the European Commission, call identifier: FP7-ICT-2011-7, under the grant agreement no: 288577 (urbanAPI), and no: 288147 (ePolicy), started in October 2011.

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today’s politicians are confronted with new information technologies to tackle complex decision-making problems. in order to make sustainable decisions, a profound analysis of societal problems and possible solutions (policy options) needs to be performed. in this policy-analysis process, different stakeholders are involved. besides internal direct advisors of the policy makers (policy analysts), external experts from different scientific disciplines can support evidence-based decision making. despite the alleged importance of scientific advice in the policy-making process, it is observed that scientific results are often not used. in this work, a concept is described that supports the collaboration between scientists and politicians. we propose a science–policy interface that is realized by including information visualization in the policy-analysis process. therefore, we identify synergy effects between both fields and introduce a methodology for addressing the current challenges of science–policy interfaces with visualization. finally, we describe three exemplary case studies carried out in european research projects that instantiate the concept of this approach.
research presented here is partly carried out within the project “urbanapi” (interactive analysis, simulation and visualisation tools for urban agile policy implementation), and “epolicy”(engineering the policy-making life cycle) funded from the 7th framework program of the european commission, call identifier: fp7-ict-2011-7, under the grant agreement no: 288577 (urbanapi), and no: 288147 (epolicy), started in october 2011.


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Hours after giving birth, a young woman flees her baby and her husband and slips into a new life. With rare insight and compassion, Caroline Leavitt shows us the impact of that flight through the eyes of the husband and child left behind.
"Tells a riveting story beautifully."
"Leavitt has a wonderful insight into interpersonal relationships and writes in a style similar to that of Anne Tyler and Jane Smiley, capturing the rich complexities of everyday life."
"An emotional roller coaster...the story accelerates towards an inevitable, but somehow unpredictable crescendo. It is gut wrenching and engrossing."
Caroline Leavitt is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Is this Tomorrow, Pictures of You, and 8 other novels. Pictures of You was a best Book of the Year from the San Francisco Chronicle, the Providence Journal, Bookmarks and Kirkus magazine. Is This Tomorrow was a Best Book of the Year from January magazine, an Indie Next Pick, a San Francisco Chronicle Lit Pick, A Jewish Bookcouncil Bookclub pick, and the winner of an Audiophile Earphones Award. A Sundance Screenwriter's Lab finalist, she is also a 1990 recipient of a New York Foundation of the Arts Fellowship and is a National Magazine Award nominee.

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hours after giving birth, a young woman flees her baby and her husband and slips into a new life. with rare insight and compassion, caroline leavitt shows us the impact of that flight through the eyes of the husband and child left behind.
"tells a riveting story beautifully."
"leavitt has a wonderful insight into interpersonal relationships and writes in a style similar to that of anne tyler and jane smiley, capturing the rich complexities of everyday life."
"an emotional roller coaster...the story accelerates towards an inevitable, but somehow unpredictable crescendo. it is gut wrenching and engrossing."
caroline leavitt is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of is this tomorrow, pictures of you, and 8 other novels. pictures of you was a best book of the year from the san francisco chronicle, the providence journal, bookmarks and kirkus magazine. is this tomorrow was a best book of the year from january magazine, an indie next pick, a san francisco chronicle lit pick, a jewish bookcouncil bookclub pick, and the winner of an audiophile earphones award. a sundance screenwriter's lab finalist, she is also a 1990 recipient of a new york foundation of the arts fellowship and is a national magazine award nominee.


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Chana Roberts is a mom and a product tester for Parenting Pod. She has spent over 200 hours researching, comparing, and writing about products for families, and cares deeply about everything kid.
Buying a rebounder isn’t just about fun – it’s about health.
Hard bounce or a poor quality mat can jar an adult’s muscles and bones, causing slipping, discomfort, or injury.
It’s important to make the right choice, the first time.
So, which rebounders offer the best quality and bounce? We’ve done the research for you, and come up with the seven best ones.
What about all those other sites comparing rebounders’ impact and bounciness?
JumpSport offers good quality, sturdy trampolines, at a price which is on the lower end of average. And unlike the other trampolines listed in this article, most of JumpSport’s Fitness Trampoline have arched legs for added stability.
The good: All of JumpSport’s models have either a 250 lbs or a 300 lbs weight limit. Also, two of their three series offer adjustable mat firmness, which in turn means adjustable bounce. Some of the models fold in half.
The not-so-good: JumpSport does not offer a carrying case. Also, while the quality is decent, it’s not top-of-the-line: A few customers said the trampoline gets a bit loose after bouncing sessions, and they needed to tighten it. Not all customers had this complaint, though, and the vast majority were happy they’d bought the trampoline.
The summary: JumpSport uses bungees instead of springs, and offers good bounce and relatively good quality. Their trampoline mats cover most of the bungees’ length, which means more jumping space and better safety – because the bungees are nearly covered, the chance of a digit getting caught drops.
The best: JumpSport’s Fitness Trampoline offers a terrific, smooth, nearly-noiseless bounce. It’s also sturdier than some of the others, thanks to its arched legs.
Is it for you? If you’re looking for a rebounder offering good bounce, working quality, and covered springs at a reasonable price – JumpSport has the rebounder for you.
Considered by many to be the top rebounder, the Cellerciser has lots of raving fans.
The good: Cellerciser’s fabric won’t stretch out when jumped on continuously, preventing back pains. Also, two of the Cellercisers have a balance bar which comes with the trampoline. Cellerciser rebounders can hold up to 300 lbs.
The not-so-good: Cellerciser offers no options for color, size, or shape.
The summary: These trampolines have springs, but their springs are specially made so you don’t turn your ankles in when jumping. And, as the company points out, springs don’t leave little pieces around the house – but rope bungees may well. The company also offers good customer service: When I needed to speak to someone, I got a quick answer via chat, from a live, friendly, responsive person.
The best: The Cellerciser folds – either in half or in thirds – and fits into a neat carrying case with wheels and a pull-out handle. Cellerciser customers say the trampoline has a great bounce and is light on the joints – and one customer said he prefers Cellerciser to Bellicon.
Is it for you? If you’re looking for a high-quality, comfortable trampoline at a great price, this is the one for you.
A professional-quality rebounder, Needak offers two types of rebounders: hard bounce and soft bounce.
The good: Both Needak’s hard bounce and soft bounce rebounders come in both blue and black, and offer folding and non-folding options. The folding option allows the trampoline to fold in half and be placed in a carrying case.
The not-so-good: One customer returned the trampoline because the bounce wasn’t soft enough. However, that customer did not state if they had bought the hard bounce or soft bounce trampoline. And, another customer combined the soft bounce and hard bounce springs to get the exact bounce they wanted.
The summary: Needak’s rebounders offer a unique technology designed to take pressure off the ankles and reduce the impact of each bounce. More importantly, the majority of customers said the Needak rebounder offered good quality and a smooth bounce.
The best: Needak’s “soft bounce” rebounders have a weight limit of 300 lbs, and their “hard bounce” rebounders have a weight limit of 600 lbs.
It’s worth noting that Needak’s weight limit of up to 600 lbs – even if only for the hard bounce – is unique in the rebounder area. Most other trampolines have a weight limit of 300-350 lbs; one or two offer 400 lbs.
Is it for you? If you want to customize the hardness or softness of the bounce, Needak is a good, high quality choice. And if you need a higher-than-standard weight limit, Needak gives you that option.
If anyone is competing with Cellerciser for top place, it’s Bellicon, ranking in second place only because it is less popular on Amazon.
The good: The Bellicon rebounders are completely silent and the bounce is gentle on joints. One review said Bellicon’s rebounders are “especially helpful” for people with back pain. Also, Bellicon rebounders can take up to 440 lbs.
The not-so-good: High quality sometimes comes with a high price: These trampolines range in price from $399-$1000. Some users found its bounce to be too hard, but others solved that issue by mixing bungee strengths.
The summary: Each top-quality Bellicon trampoline comes with a starter kit and includes socks and DVDs. Bellicon offers a variety of bungee strengths, with each clip color represents a different strength. Also, the variety of strengths offers you the ability to customize your bounce.
The best: The bungees themselves come in six different colors, all available in every strength. These different “strengths” are designed to support different weight loads different exercise intensities. Also, the legs on Bellicon’s trampolines fold up to allow it to fit into a carrying case.
Is it for you? If you have the budget, want to choose your bungee strength, and are looking for a high quality trampoline, Bellicon is probably the one for you.
Pure Fun offers two rebounders, sold as “mini trampolines,” intended for use by people age 13 and up.
The good: Pure Fun’s rebounders are are significantly cheaper (two digits instead of three) than the other trampolines mentioned in this article, and both hold up to 250 lbs.
The not-so-good: Customers were split on the quality of this trampoline, with some saying it was great quality and others saying springs broke too easily. Also, some customers said the Pure Fun gives a hard bounce.
The summary: This trampoline is on the list for one reason: It offers decent quality for one of the lowest prices out there. Bear in mind, though, that the Pure Fun’s simplicity and 90-day warranty suggest it may not be the best buy if you’re looking for a long-term investment.
One customer said the Pure Fun rebounder does not bounce much if a child is under 60 lbs (which is good, considering their age limit).
The best: Besides for their can’t-be-beat price, Pure Fun’s rebounder is relatively quiet, and considered to be “extremely sturdy.” Also, even if you need to replace some parts, the replacements are dirt cheap.
Is it for you? If you have joint or back issues, Pure Fun is probably not the rebounder for you. But if you’re looking for a low-cost rebounder for yourself, and you’d like your child to avoid using it, Pure Fun may just be the perfect rebounder for you.
Founded by a wrestling champion-turned -health researcher, ReboundAIR aims to provide healthy and safe bouncing.
The good: ReboundAIR’s Standard and Classic trampolines both come with a weight limit of 300 lbs; their Ultimate trampoline has a weight limit of 400 lbs. Also, ReboundAIR customers described the product as sturdy, good quality, and good for bad knees, with good bounce and light impact.
The not-so-good: Like Cellerciser, ReboundAIR offers no choice of color, size, or shape.
The summary: ReboundAIR uses springs instead of bungees – so that’s a safety minus – but both the Standard and Classic trampolines have covers which go over the springs, and maybe even cover an additional centimeter or two. Also remember that these aren’t trampolines meant for huge leaps and jumps – most of the users will jump only a few inches off the mat.
The best: Two of ReboundAIR’s trampolines fold – one in half, and the other in quarters. Plus, they provide a carrying case, and even an airport dolly. As an aside, I found Rebound AIR’s Facebook page and asked a few questions. The rep answered me within less than five minutes and was very friendly and helpful. Add ten points for customer service.
Is it for you? If you’re looking for an easily portable, sturdy rebounder that won’t hurt your knees, ReboundAIR is for you.
The cool thing about Boing is that it comes in several colors – not just the mats, but the bungees, too. Boing offers green, blue, orange, and pink mat stripes and bungees, in addition to their classic black.
The good: When you order a rebounder with colored bungees, you can choose size, weight limit, and bungee color. If you choose the black bungee trampoline, you’ll choose mat stripe color, weight limit, and size. Boing also uses bungees instead of springs, offering a safer jumping experience.
The not-so-good: While most Boing customers were happy with their purchase, some described Boing as a great Bellicon replacement and others said the company was a Bellicon “wannabe.” That said, there were no actual complaints about the rebounder.
The summary: Boing offers two size options and three weight options. Customers ordering on their site choose either a 40″ or 50″ diameter, as well as a weight limit of either up to 150 lbs, 150-250 lbs, or 250-350+ lbs. You can also buy a full set of replacement bungees for just under $70.
The best: Boing offers your choice of green, blue, orange, and pink mats and bungees, in addition to their classic black.
Is it for you? If you’re sick of seeing black and gray rebounders, and want to make your exercise session more fun, Boing will probably be your favorite pick.
Bellicon Round - 39", 44", 49"; hexagon - 54". Frame - 5 years for stainless steel, 3 years for lacquered steel; 3 years for mats and pads; 3-6 months for rope rings. Frames are either stainless steel or lacquered steel; mats are UV-resistant woven polypropylene; bungees are polyisoprene. Support bars, carrier bags, frame cushions, DVDs, replacement parts, various fitness aids, tablet holder, non-slip socks, rubber caps. 30-48 bungees, number depends on rebounder size.
Boing Round, 40" and 50" Frame - lifetime; mat - 2 years; bungees - 1 year. Mat is made of polypropylene mesh; frame is powder coating mild steel tubing. Option to buy replacement bungees. 30 or 36 bungees, depending on the size.
JumpSport Fitness Round, 39" and 44". 30-day money back guarantee; 10-year warranty on frame. Frame is made of cold rolled steel; no other information available. Adjuster, attachable bar, DVDs, game pack, bottle, toe socks, carrying case for ONE of their models. 30 or 36 bungees, depending on size.
Pure Fun Round, 38" and 40". 30-day money back guarantee; 90-day warranty. Galvanized steel springs; polypropylene mat. Replacement parts, handlebar (not sold separately on website). 32 or 36 springs, depending on size.
*Please note: All warranties listed are for residential use. For commercial use, please see the company’s site.
Originally made to be “mini trampolines,” rebounders have become a popular way for sedentary adults to exercise efficiently. The health benefits of rebounding include boosting your immune function and lymphatic drainage; improving digestion; increasing bone mass; thyroid stimulation, improving the cardiac system’s function; and stimulating the endocrine and adrenal systems.
Rebounding, unlike trampolining, does not involve high jumps. Instead, it involves jumping no more than a few inches off the trampoline. Because of this, rebounders generally do not need nets and the adults using them are generally less at risk of injury than children and teens are when using trampolines.
That said, children should not use rebounders without constant supervision, and should not be allowed to bounce high on them. This is because limbs can get caught in the spaces between the bungees/ springs and the frame, and energetic jumping can cause dangerous slips. It’s important to follow the rebounding safety rules.
Stabilizing bars can be bought for several trampolines on this list, and the bar adds a different dimension to the rebounding, since its use requires arm muscles and not just leg muscles.
It’s worth noting that different people experience different rebounders – differently. The way you jump and your weight, as well as any existing pains, will make your rebounder experience different than anyone else’s.
The best thing to do is to test various trampolines to see which one feels best for you. When you know how each rebounder feels, you can decide which rebounder to purchase.
Rebounders can be great fun, and are definitely helpful tools for adults who want to fit exercise into their schedules. The wide variety of rebounders means there’s something for everyone – but if you want my personal opinion, I’d go for a Cellerciser or a JumpSport.
Have you owned any of these trampolines? Is there anything you’d like to know but which wasn’t covered? Let us know in the comments.
Your article says “Below is a table combating the rebounders’ different specs,” but I don’t see any table. Am I missing something? Does it not show because I’m using an iPad, not a computer, to view this article?
I’ve had back surgery, foot surgery in both feet and a bad knee. I build trucks for a living. I’m 56 yrs old and over 230 lbs. I want it to be comfortable and quiet. I had one years ago but the legs broke or the leg covers that touch the floor wore out quickly. I want one that can take the impact for a long period of time. Thank you.

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chana roberts is a mom and a product tester for parenting pod. she has spent over 200 hours researching, comparing, and writing about products for families, and cares deeply about everything kid.
buying a rebounder isn’t just about fun – it’s about health.
hard bounce or a poor quality mat can jar an adult’s muscles and bones, causing slipping, discomfort, or injury.
it’s important to make the right choice, the first time.
so, which rebounders offer the best quality and bounce? we’ve done the research for you, and come up with the seven best ones.
what about all those other sites comparing rebounders’ impact and bounciness?
jumpsport offers good quality, sturdy trampolines, at a price which is on the lower end of average. and unlike the other trampolines listed in this article, most of jumpsport’s fitness trampoline have arched legs for added stability.
the good: all of jumpsport’s models have either a 250 lbs or a 300 lbs weight limit. also, two of their three series offer adjustable mat firmness, which in turn means adjustable bounce. some of the models fold in half.
the not-so-good: jumpsport does not offer a carrying case. also, while the quality is decent, it’s not top-of-the-line: a few customers said the trampoline gets a bit loose after bouncing sessions, and they needed to tighten it. not all customers had this complaint, though, and the vast majority were happy they’d bought the trampoline.
the summary: jumpsport uses bungees instead of springs, and offers good bounce and relatively good quality. their trampoline mats cover most of the bungees’ length, which means more jumping space and better safety – because the bungees are nearly covered, the chance of a digit getting caught drops.
the best: jumpsport’s fitness trampoline offers a terrific, smooth, nearly-noiseless bounce. it’s also sturdier than some of the others, thanks to its arched legs.
is it for you? if you’re looking for a rebounder offering good bounce, working quality, and covered springs at a reasonable price – jumpsport has the rebounder for you.
considered by many to be the top rebounder, the cellerciser has lots of raving fans.
the good: cellerciser’s fabric won’t stretch out when jumped on continuously, preventing back pains. also, two of the cellercisers have a balance bar which comes with the trampoline. cellerciser rebounders can hold up to 300 lbs.
the not-so-good: cellerciser offers no options for color, size, or shape.
the summary: these trampolines have springs, but their springs are specially made so you don’t turn your ankles in when jumping. and, as the company points out, springs don’t leave little pieces around the house – but rope bungees may well. the company also offers good customer service: when i needed to speak to someone, i got a quick answer via chat, from a live, friendly, responsive person.
the best: the cellerciser folds – either in half or in thirds – and fits into a neat carrying case with wheels and a pull-out handle. cellerciser customers say the trampoline has a great bounce and is light on the joints – and one customer said he prefers cellerciser to bellicon.
is it for you? if you’re looking for a high-quality, comfortable trampoline at a great price, this is the one for you.
a professional-quality rebounder, needak offers two types of rebounders: hard bounce and soft bounce.
the good: both needak’s hard bounce and soft bounce rebounders come in both blue and black, and offer folding and non-folding options. the folding option allows the trampoline to fold in half and be placed in a carrying case.
the not-so-good: one customer returned the trampoline because the bounce wasn’t soft enough. however, that customer did not state if they had bought the hard bounce or soft bounce trampoline. and, another customer combined the soft bounce and hard bounce springs to get the exact bounce they wanted.
the summary: needak’s rebounders offer a unique technology designed to take pressure off the ankles and reduce the impact of each bounce. more importantly, the majority of customers said the needak rebounder offered good quality and a smooth bounce.
the best: needak’s “soft bounce” rebounders have a weight limit of 300 lbs, and their “hard bounce” rebounders have a weight limit of 600 lbs.
it’s worth noting that needak’s weight limit of up to 600 lbs – even if only for the hard bounce – is unique in the rebounder area. most other trampolines have a weight limit of 300-350 lbs; one or two offer 400 lbs.
is it for you? if you want to customize the hardness or softness of the bounce, needak is a good, high quality choice. and if you need a higher-than-standard weight limit, needak gives you that option.
if anyone is competing with cellerciser for top place, it’s bellicon, ranking in second place only because it is less popular on amazon.
the good: the bellicon rebounders are completely silent and the bounce is gentle on joints. one review said bellicon’s rebounders are “especially helpful” for people with back pain. also, bellicon rebounders can take up to 440 lbs.
the not-so-good: high quality sometimes comes with a high price: these trampolines range in price from $399-$1000. some users found its bounce to be too hard, but others solved that issue by mixing bungee strengths.
the summary: each top-quality bellicon trampoline comes with a starter kit and includes socks and dvds. bellicon offers a variety of bungee strengths, with each clip color represents a different strength. also, the variety of strengths offers you the ability to customize your bounce.
the best: the bungees themselves come in six different colors, all available in every strength. these different “strengths” are designed to support different weight loads different exercise intensities. also, the legs on bellicon’s trampolines fold up to allow it to fit into a carrying case.
is it for you? if you have the budget, want to choose your bungee strength, and are looking for a high quality trampoline, bellicon is probably the one for you.
pure fun offers two rebounders, sold as “mini trampolines,” intended for use by people age 13 and up.
the good: pure fun’s rebounders are are significantly cheaper (two digits instead of three) than the other trampolines mentioned in this article, and both hold up to 250 lbs.
the not-so-good: customers were split on the quality of this trampoline, with some saying it was great quality and others saying springs broke too easily. also, some customers said the pure fun gives a hard bounce.
the summary: this trampoline is on the list for one reason: it offers decent quality for one of the lowest prices out there. bear in mind, though, that the pure fun’s simplicity and 90-day warranty suggest it may not be the best buy if you’re looking for a long-term investment.
one customer said the pure fun rebounder does not bounce much if a child is under 60 lbs (which is good, considering their age limit).
the best: besides for their can’t-be-beat price, pure fun’s rebounder is relatively quiet, and considered to be “extremely sturdy.” also, even if you need to replace some parts, the replacements are dirt cheap.
is it for you? if you have joint or back issues, pure fun is probably not the rebounder for you. but if you’re looking for a low-cost rebounder for yourself, and you’d like your child to avoid using it, pure fun may just be the perfect rebounder for you.
founded by a wrestling champion-turned -health researcher, reboundair aims to provide healthy and safe bouncing.
the good: reboundair’s standard and classic trampolines both come with a weight limit of 300 lbs; their ultimate trampoline has a weight limit of 400 lbs. also, reboundair customers described the product as sturdy, good quality, and good for bad knees, with good bounce and light impact.
the not-so-good: like cellerciser, reboundair offers no choice of color, size, or shape.
the summary: reboundair uses springs instead of bungees – so that’s a safety minus – but both the standard and classic trampolines have covers which go over the springs, and maybe even cover an additional centimeter or two. also remember that these aren’t trampolines meant for huge leaps and jumps – most of the users will jump only a few inches off the mat.
the best: two of reboundair’s trampolines fold – one in half, and the other in quarters. plus, they provide a carrying case, and even an airport dolly. as an aside, i found rebound air’s facebook page and asked a few questions. the rep answered me within less than five minutes and was very friendly and helpful. add ten points for customer service.
is it for you? if you’re looking for an easily portable, sturdy rebounder that won’t hurt your knees, reboundair is for you.
the cool thing about boing is that it comes in several colors – not just the mats, but the bungees, too. boing offers green, blue, orange, and pink mat stripes and bungees, in addition to their classic black.
the good: when you order a rebounder with colored bungees, you can choose size, weight limit, and bungee color. if you choose the black bungee trampoline, you’ll choose mat stripe color, weight limit, and size. boing also uses bungees instead of springs, offering a safer jumping experience.
the not-so-good: while most boing customers were happy with their purchase, some described boing as a great bellicon replacement and others said the company was a bellicon “wannabe.” that said, there were no actual complaints about the rebounder.
the summary: boing offers two size options and three weight options. customers ordering on their site choose either a 40″ or 50″ diameter, as well as a weight limit of either up to 150 lbs, 150-250 lbs, or 250-350+ lbs. you can also buy a full set of replacement bungees for just under $70.
the best: boing offers your choice of green, blue, orange, and pink mats and bungees, in addition to their classic black.
is it for you? if you’re sick of seeing black and gray rebounders, and want to make your exercise session more fun, boing will probably be your favorite pick.
bellicon round - 39", 44", 49"; hexagon - 54". frame - 5 years for stainless steel, 3 years for lacquered steel; 3 years for mats and pads; 3-6 months for rope rings. frames are either stainless steel or lacquered steel; mats are uv-resistant woven polypropylene; bungees are polyisoprene. support bars, carrier bags, frame cushions, dvds, replacement parts, various fitness aids, tablet holder, non-slip socks, rubber caps. 30-48 bungees, number depends on rebounder size.
boing round, 40" and 50" frame - lifetime; mat - 2 years; bungees - 1 year. mat is made of polypropylene mesh; frame is powder coating mild steel tubing. option to buy replacement bungees. 30 or 36 bungees, depending on the size.
jumpsport fitness round, 39" and 44". 30-day money back guarantee; 10-year warranty on frame. frame is made of cold rolled steel; no other information available. adjuster, attachable bar, dvds, game pack, bottle, toe socks, carrying case for one of their models. 30 or 36 bungees, depending on size.
pure fun round, 38" and 40". 30-day money back guarantee; 90-day warranty. galvanized steel springs; polypropylene mat. replacement parts, handlebar (not sold separately on website). 32 or 36 springs, depending on size.
*please note: all warranties listed are for residential use. for commercial use, please see the company’s site.
originally made to be “mini trampolines,” rebounders have become a popular way for sedentary adults to exercise efficiently. the health benefits of rebounding include boosting your immune function and lymphatic drainage; improving digestion; increasing bone mass; thyroid stimulation, improving the cardiac system’s function; and stimulating the endocrine and adrenal systems.
rebounding, unlike trampolining, does not involve high jumps. instead, it involves jumping no more than a few inches off the trampoline. because of this, rebounders generally do not need nets and the adults using them are generally less at risk of injury than children and teens are when using trampolines.
that said, children should not use rebounders without constant supervision, and should not be allowed to bounce high on them. this is because limbs can get caught in the spaces between the bungees/ springs and the frame, and energetic jumping can cause dangerous slips. it’s important to follow the rebounding safety rules.
stabilizing bars can be bought for several trampolines on this list, and the bar adds a different dimension to the rebounding, since its use requires arm muscles and not just leg muscles.
it’s worth noting that different people experience different rebounders – differently. the way you jump and your weight, as well as any existing pains, will make your rebounder experience different than anyone else’s.
the best thing to do is to test various trampolines to see which one feels best for you. when you know how each rebounder feels, you can decide which rebounder to purchase.
rebounders can be great fun, and are definitely helpful tools for adults who want to fit exercise into their schedules. the wide variety of rebounders means there’s something for everyone – but if you want my personal opinion, i’d go for a cellerciser or a jumpsport.
have you owned any of these trampolines? is there anything you’d like to know but which wasn’t covered? let us know in the comments.
your article says “below is a table combating the rebounders’ different specs,” but i don’t see any table. am i missing something? does it not show because i’m using an ipad, not a computer, to view this article?
i’ve had back surgery, foot surgery in both feet and a bad knee. i build trucks for a living. i’m 56 yrs old and over 230 lbs. i want it to be comfortable and quiet. i had one years ago but the legs broke or the leg covers that touch the floor wore out quickly. i want one that can take the impact for a long period of time. thank you.