subject: Water Bouncers: A Whole New Way To Have Fun In The Water [print this page] Water bouncers are one of the greatest water toys available these days. While they give you an excellent workout, all you'll notice is how much fun you're having. This is the perfect must-have toy for any camping trip or cottage vacation near a lake. You can just bounce around on it like a trampoline or spend time practice your dives as you jump off the bouncy surface into the water, and when you're done you can use it as a peaceful place to relax.
If you've never seen a water bouncer think of an apparatus that looks similar to an over-sized inner tube that, instead of an opening in the middle, features a web-like surface that can be used to bounce on. You simply inflate the bouncer with an air pump, set it free into the water, and anchor it to the bottom. As a rule, it will take less than an hour to get your water bouncer ready for use.
There are a range of sizes available anywhere between 5-25 feet across. In order to withstand the pressures of jumping, a water bouncer is made with welded seams and thick, sturdy PVC. They generally feature a ladder for quick and easy access to the bouncing surface. You can even add a bunch of different accessories or attachments to your bouncer to add to the fun like diving launchers, logs and even slides. With a water bouncer, it's like having a personal water park in the lake near your house.
A water bouncer costs between $250 to $4000, which is determined by how large it is. Although you'll find cheaper prices, you will want to make sure that the lower cost is indeed a discount and not simply a poor quality product. You need to make sure that your water bouncer will be tough enough to stand up to the normal wear and tear of everyday use in the hot summer sun. Read some reviews and look up different shops prior to making a final decision.
Unlike water trampolines, water bouncers don't have springs or a frame, so you won't have to be concerned about metal parts poking out and causing injury. You should still adhere to the normal rules of water safety when using a water bouncer, of course. As an added precaution, don't let anyone swim underneath the bouncer, since the people jumping above can injure the swimmer below.
