Intex Recreation Cor 8946XXXX Jump-O-Lene (EA)

Built-in ledge for sitting or playing

Heavy duty construction

120 lb maximum weight limit - 2 children maximum

Repair Patch included

Great for indoor or outdoor play

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My one complaint, however, is that I agree with the reviewer who said it is not as durable as the product description claims. We had ours inside for less than a month before it had a hole in the upper ring. Within another month, 6 of the 7 chambers had holes, only two of which I could find (and even after repairing them with the included repair kit, they still deflated). I have gone over every centimeter of this toy looking for the leaks, and I'm coming up with nothing. It's probably a good idea to have an electric air pump on hand to do rapid refills as needed.

My kids have loved this toy so much that we will likely get a new Jumpolene soon, despite the trouble we've had with this one.

170 of 175 found the following review helpful:

Great fun in principle, but............Jun 09, 2003
By Adam Gilbert
Now before it sounds like whining, this is an objective evaluation of a product that is great fun for kids but has so many fundamental flaws I don't know where to start.

Let's start with "1.75-foot safety retainer wall has drain holes to prevent water from accumulating when used outside"

OK, firstly, one of the three retaining wall rings burst after two days, so my retaining wall is now 1.155ft, and my son keeps falling out.

Secondly, mine has no drain holes. I checked the bottom of the jumpolene before I let the kids use it, because it was obvious that any rainfall would get trapped unless the drain holes were oriented at the lowest point. No holes. Whatever. The weather forecast was good so it went outside.

The next morning it had about 2 inches of rainwater in it. I tried to tip it up, and it was about the weight of a Buick. Close inspection revealed that there are two small airflow holes between the curved bounce cushion and the spiral support chamber underneath that. These presumably allow air to flow between the cushions. They also allow water in, and there is now about 400 pounds of water trapped INSIDE my jumpolene.

We managed to manouver it into a position where the water could begin to drain back into the main ring so we could bail it out with a bucket. Obviously if there really were drain holes this wouldn't be necessary. Does mine have a manufacturing flaw, or is this a bad product description?

I spoke with an Intex customer service rep who didn't actually know what the product was - I could hear her leafing through paperwork and telling me they didn't sell trampolines. She went on hold to talk with a supervisor who suggested leaving it in the sun to evaporate the water. Nice answer! The supervisor promised to call me back in a few minutes..... yeah right.

In summary, this is a great idea for a toy, but lousy execution. Maybe I have a bad one, but less than a week after purchase I'm ready to slice it up and toss it in the trash.

208 of 218 found the following review helpful:

Jump-O-LeneNov 01, 2000

My daughter takes gymnastics and tumbling to strengthen a weak ankle. Her coach suggested this type of product for the home to help further her progress. It has been great..in no time at all she was jumping on both feet and has gained strength and control in her weak ankle. The sides make it virtually impossible to fall out making this product very safe for preschoolers. I love the fact that it gives her a chance to burn up some energy while helping her physical therapy. It is great for coordination improvement as well.

35 of 36 found the following review helpful:

Quality Control Issues Aside: A Fun ItemDec 03, 2002
By H. Row "in1ear"
We've had 4 or 5 different Intex inflatable products, including this one. First, this is great fun. We have it set up on some foam and vinyl "exercise" mats downstairs. Our son plays on it to the point of wearing himself out after school! In that regard, it was worth the money. But, I've been unimpressed with Intex Products manufacturing processes or quality control.
Particularly in the seams and valves failing early and often. It isn't that the vinyl is easily punctured. The sealed seams between each section just fail! We've never had any of their inflatable pools or toys last more than one season ( a summer, for example, on a Intex pool) or less. You need to weigh the price versus the longevity of use. They do make a lot of different variations of inexpensive to moderately priced inflatable items that are fun for kids, and no other manufacturer I've found matches that. They also seem to send replacements fairly easily in honor of their warranty. I wouldn't hesitate to contact them even to the point of several replacements to cover the warranty period if that's what it takes to get true value out of their product. We also have a portable compressor on hand to refill the air compartments easily.

30 of 31 found the following review helpful:

It Deflates Constantly!Nov 30, 2005
By Merrilee Mcmurray "mrsmootz"
I bought this item for my daughter (who is a 34 pound 3 year old) in October. The first day we bought it, we inflated it and she jumped around in it for hours. The following day, the center deflated. And it's been like that daily ever since.

This has not even seen outdoor use; it's been in our playroom for the entire time we've owned it and the only thing that goes inside is my daughter. There is no reason for this thing to leak - I could understand if it had contact with sharp objects of any kind, but it hasn't. It deflates every single day, and we have to find and patch holes, then re-inflate it. It's a pain in the butt.

I give it 2 stars because my daughter loves it when it's working, but I'm sorry we bought it for her. The toy should be more durable than this. Save your money and find something that doesn't leak.

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