After a few months of bouncing at Umberton Farm over the school holidays, we’ve learnt what works best for our bouncers – whatever their ages. Here are our 6 top hints for what to wear (and what not to wear) for Open Air Bouncing.
1. DO wear something comfortable
You want to be free to bounce, fall, climb, play, bounce again and generally have fun. Loose trousers, joggers, t-shirts and fleeces are all great as you’ve got lots of room to move and they’re still nice and comfortable if you get warm from bouncing.
2. DON’T wear your best new clothes
Bouncing with others and playing outdoors is great fun but we’d hate anyone to spoil a favourite item of clothing in the general melee. And you’re more likely to enjoy your bouncing if you don’t have to worry about what you’re wearing so keep those new clothes for a less energetic occasion.
3. DO wear layers so that you can be flexible
From the beginning of your session to the end, the weather might have changed a couple of times so it’s worth coming prepared for warm and cool, sun and wind and also for those gaps in between bouncing when you’re having a drink or a snack. Rather than one big jumper or a puffer jacket, we’d recommend a few different layers so that you can take off and put back on as you like.
4. DON’T wear shoes that are awkward to put on and take off
You have to take your shoes off to bounce on our inflatables and it can be a real faff if you’ve worn lace ups or other shoes that are awkward to put on and take off. Wear something that’s easily slipped on and off – crocs or sliders are ideal – and you’ll be fine.
5. DO wear slipper socks if you have them
You know those weird slipper socks with sticky patches on the soles? They’re BRILLIANT for bouncing. You can wear them inside your shoes for moving around the park but, when you’re on the inflatables, you’ll be a bit more secure on your feet and less likely to slip and fall.
6. DO come prepared for the sun
We’re open air and open in the dry weather, so there’s a good chance that you’ll catch some sunshine at Open Air Bounce. Come prepared with suncream (at least Factor 15) and a cap or hat to give you a bit of shade between bounces.
Don’t forget, we love the fact that we’re outdoors and in the fresh air but it’s not quite sunny and dry every day. So, plan for a changeable day, wear those layers and check the forecast before you travel.
We hope that this is a useful blog – and really hope to see you at Open Air Bounce very soon. If you’ve advice on what to wear for a great session of bouncing, please let us know and we can pass it on to other customers too.
