Ok, I have finally decided that I want to buy an urban rebounder. I have done searches here and read a lot of feedback. The one question that I still have is whether I should go with the home version (about $130 on HSN, shipping included) or a gym version about ($150 on ebay, shipping included.)

The advantage of the home version is that it folds in half, costs less and has the stabalizer bar included. The advantages of the gym is that it is supposed to be sturdier, and comes with more DVD workouts- but it doesn't fold in half, legs do fold and doesn't include the stabilizer bar.

For all the chicks who have used this before, did/do you really use that stabilzer bar and how sturdy is the home version? Teh weight weight requirement for the home version isn't the issue, I am below both, but I am just concerned about it's sturdiness.

Thanks for all feedback

They home one has a smaller mat so if you are going to be modifying other workouts to use on it I would go with the gym one. I have never once thought I needed a stability bar.

I have an Urban rebounder - home model. Never needed the stabilizer bar. Fold it up often to store (small house). It came with 3 DVD workouts - only one of which is useful, IMHO.

I LOVE rebounding! What's not to like about jumping on a mini-trampoline??

I've had the home version for over a year now and have used it regularly. It's very sturdy and I love it. I never used the stability bar but I do occasionally fold it up. The HSN deal is a great value because of all the workouts you get with it. I'm on a tae bo kick right now but before I was rebounding all the time. It's great!

You can return the HSN one too....a friend of mine bought on and hated it, but she was able to get a full refund.

Thanks everyone, I'm thinking the home version, particularly because I can fold it up and easily put it out of reach of my 5 year old. He will most definitely think that it is a new toy. I'd never thought about the fact that I could return it easily on HSN.

Have a great one, hopefully I will be rebounding soon. I've heard so many positive things about the health benefits.