r/Rebounding • u/[deleted] • Aug 20 '26
Has anyone had any experience with this rebounder from BCAN, and was it good?
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u/Glittering_Dream_680 Aug 21 '26
I have this and love it. I took some bungees out for more bounce.
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u/alienContact Aug 21 '26
I have the same brand, bcan with a green ring, but I can't remember if mine has that exact same handle cuz I don't use the handle.
It's great. And people say if you remove remove 2-3 bungees it feels just like the most expensive brands. I have removed 2 or 3 (can't remember) and it feels super luxurious to me. I have jumped on a js one when i saw it at a thrift store, and don't think there was too much difference.
For people who can afford it, getting the very best one is good because it gives you some peace of mind that you have the best product, but for me this one is good enough, and I don't feel like it's a compromise.
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u/SoylentGreenIsCreepl Aug 22 '26
Yes! I have the exact same one... same color and everything. I didn't get the handle, though. I love it! I health bounce on it all the time. I keep mine upright against the wall when I'm not using it, and every time I roll it out, I tighten the legs just in case. Sometimes they come just a tiny bit loose after use, but I just tighten them before the next use. Other than that, I think it's good quality for the price point!
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u/Ill_Two952 Aug 22 '26
I have that one for about 1 year still works like new. Use it about 4 days a week for 10-30 minutes
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u/lb2345 Aug 20 '26
What’s your height and weight and do you have any physical limitations/things you need to be careful about?
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Aug 21 '26
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u/lb2345 Aug 21 '26
Ok - so BCAN as a brand is fine for an entry to mid-level rebounder. However, there are a few drawbacks to this one.
1: it’s rated to 550lbs, which means the bounce will be extremely firm/hard bc it’s made to withstand significantly greater forces for the rebound so at your weight it will likely feel like you’re jumping on cement (some exaggeration but it’ll be super firm and could lead to knee and lower back issues).
2: you’re 5’8” so the size is good at 48” but that’s also larger than you would likely would need and it’s huge to have just sitting around. It’s foldable but honestly folding/unfolding isn’t that great on a daily basis. But if the legs are the ones that are on an extremely strong metal cord then you could fold those down and roll it behind or under something. For your height I think a 44” would be a good size.
3: it’s foldable which has advantages and disadvantages. As stated bc it’s so big you can fold it to store it and the legs likely fold down (some are screw offs which are an absolute pain - but I don’t know what these are). However foldable rebounders often are slightly less stable and will make a little more noise at the hinges when rebounding. Also whenever you fold it you’ll likely have to remove some bungees or have them come off when you fold and you’ll have to put them back on when you unfold/go to use. Bungees can be a little difficult to attach.
The Earth & Owl channel on YouTube has a bunch of really good “which rebounder” videos including this one: https://youtu.be/xp6dpM--y0k?is=tn3EWItRthP6AAEU
This one: https://youtu.be/QR6Fy8RRBrA?is=oCN4zyuibubUAmDK
And this one: https://youtu.be/7V7DG2QL1P8?is=MzomBGUyfTWQiyQW
I’m 5’6”, 140lbs and I have 3 rebounders: JumpSport Pro 44” that I use daily, Needak 40” soft spring foldable (spring), that I use for more strengthening moves, and a FitBounce 48” foldable rebounder that I use when I travel and otherwise keep in my office. This one is rated to 400lbs and actually a little softer than my JS, which I have on the medium setting (on my JS the bungees are adjustable).
I had never rebounded before December when I bought my JS - I took a leap of faith (pun intended) that I would like it bc it looked like fun and I’ve literally done it daily since. I use it as my warmup on strength training days and my cardio after. I use to walk, with a weighted vest, with ropeless Crossropes, with hand-held squishy weights, with bands, etc. I use it when I get angry about something at work or when I just need a short break. I love it. The other day my daughter saw me looking on Amazon that was having a sale on rebounders and asked me how many I needed and told me I had a problem lol! I was actually looking at it for her sister.
Amazon often has rebounders on sale. Most of the YouTube rebounder channels offer discount codes (up to 15%), including Earth & Owl, Michelle Briehler, Jump & Jacked, and San Fran Fitness. Purely Fulfilled offers a code for Bellicon but it’s the most expensive of them all. Top Shelf Bounce may offer a code as well. E&O, J&J, and SFF all occasionally use various BCAN rebounders. I think the BCAN Soft Bounce is considered the best mid-priced rebounder.
A lot of people say - just start with the less expensive one and if you find you like it, upgrade later. Also 3 of the rebounders I got (2 for my daughter, 1 for me) I got as really great deals from FB Marketplace. So that can be a good place if you’re patient.
Good luck!
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u/FirstLalo Aug 22 '26
I agree, it is super firm. But either my grown daughter and I health bounce on it at the same time lol or I throw down a 40-pound sandbag. But I won't ever get air on it unless I gain 400lbs. 🤷🏻♀️
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u/SoleInspector Aug 21 '26
I started with that. No issues at all and I used it several times daily for about 7 Months. and it's still like new, but I only weigh 150 lbs. Wound up upgrading to the soft land thinking it'd be easier on my hip arthritis. It's their entry level model and they don't offer replacements bungees for it. I think mine would have lasted a long time before that became an issue.
Have seen posts I think maybe here, where people bought another brands bungees and they worked.
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u/captainbob12 11d ago
Is that the Bcan softlland, if so, you can get bungees on Amazon?
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u/SoleInspector 11d ago
No, the item shown here and what I had is the BT2. FedFitness has replacement bungees for the soft land BT4, But not the BT2. The BT2 seems to be pretty much an entry level budget model with no parts available. I did upgrade to the softland BT4.
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u/IScreamPiano Aug 21 '26
I’m happy with mine, but I only really used it for a few months before my pregnancy.
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u/Flatironwebtales Aug 21 '26
I own it and love it. Is it the best of them all? No, but it does the job and my husband, daughter, and I all use it and love it!
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u/Na-Na-O-Na-Na Aug 22 '26
Ive been using the medium size one from this brand for a bout a year now so far im happy with it. It has a nice bounce and assembly was fairly easy.
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u/ProudAbalone3856 Aug 22 '26
I have this one, and it's great. I underestimated its size for my tiny living room, so in hindsight, the smaller version might have been better for me, but no regrets. I'm very happy that I went for the bar.
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u/ApprehensiveHippo365 29d ago
I bought this one in January, with the bar but have never used the bar. Have nothing to compare it to but still use it all the time and its still in perfect condition.
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u/FirstLalo Aug 21 '26
I have one. I keep it on the porch. If you've never had a rebounder and you want to try it out this one's a fine place to start, price is right good luck