Vuly Thunder 2 Trampoline — Owner Review

Accessories

Jess opted for two accessories: the shade cover and the basketball hoop.

The shade cover protects the boys from the sun during long afternoons outside. As a side benefit, it also keeps almost all leaves out — only the smallest ones get through down the sides.

The basketball hoop was easy to mount and came with a ball and pump. She installed it inside the trampoline.

Ladder and moving

The Thunder 2 did not come with a ladder. The footholds sit slightly higher than Jess would like for her younger son, so they use a small step to help him climb in. She predicts he will not need the step by age seven or eight — for now it provides a bit of extra support.

Moving the trampoline requires two adults. It is a sturdy build, and although weight is not necessarily a negative, repositioning it solo is impractical.

Safety

Several features stood out for Jess:

• ✓Net connects directly to the mat — No gaps, no holes for small fingers.
• ✓Poles flex outwards when hit — So there is nothing rigid to bang into.
• ✓No exposed springs — The leaf-spring system was a major draw given the ages of her children.
• ✓Flap-close entry — No zippers to fail.

The one safety-related concern Jess raises is the entry. Because there are no specific footholds for getting onto the mat, adults are forced to stand briefly inside the net when entering. This has only been an issue for Jess and her husband — her five-year-old has nailed the entry and uses the trampoline independently.

Bounce and performance

The bounce noticeably differs between the centre and the outer edge of the mat. For young children, Jess describes it as both controlled and stable — they can have fun without being launched too high. With the shade cover installed, the maximum jump height is restricted, which is worth flagging for tall adults who plan to use it.

After four months of near-daily use, there has been no squeaking or extra movement.

Assembly

Assembly took Jess and her husband just over two hours. It was not complicated but required patience.

The hardest stage was tensioning the mat onto the leaf springs. Jess recommends approaching this differently from the instructions — number or divide the springs up differently before pulling tension, otherwise alignment becomes a problem. The tool included in the box is essential; she says the job would have been impossible without it.

They worked in the heat of the day and watched YouTube videos beforehand. The printed instructions were clear; the tensioning stage is what tests patience and arms. Two pieces of advice from Jess: start earlier in the day to leave room for breaks, and do not attempt the build the night before a birthday party or Christmas.

Build quality and durability

The trampoline lives outside year-round in Brisbane sun. After four months — winter through spring and now into summer — there has been no issue with the powder coating, the fabric, or the noise level. The unit has held up through several Brisbane storms, including heavy hailstones, with no damage.

The poles show no movement or flex despite constant use, and the net is in the same condition. The trampoline still looks close to new, which Jess considers exactly what should be expected at this stage of ownership.