Tips for hiring a jumping castle
Should you hire through us or another company (we do book out quite regularly) we want to ensure you and your guests are safe. Below are a few key points to look for when shopping around for your special day or event.
- Ensure the company has Public Liability insurance and that you can view the Certificate of Currency (insurance speak for ‘Proof of Insurance’). Click HERE to view our certificate of Currency.
- All Children’s Jumping Castles and Adult Jumping Castles require supervision by a person over 18 years of age. Ensure the company supplies you with a copy of the Rules and Regulations and takes the time to train you onsite when they deliver the item. All of our equipment comes with rules and regulations all of which our friendly staff will train you on when your item is delivered.
- Adult Jumping Castles DO NOT HAVE MESH / NETTED WALLS. If someone is trying to hire you an Adult Jumping Castle with Mesh or Netted Walls then walk away as they are trying to hire you an old worn out Children’s Jumping Castle or a ‘Toy’ Castle. Both are illegal in Australia. All of our Adult Jumping Castles have fully inflated walls which can be jumped into safely.
- Ensure the Jumping Castle you are hiring has an age limit (for children’s castles) and maximum number of users specified; all of our equipment has both. If this is not clearly specified then you are probably hiring an illegal ‘Toy’ Jumping Castle which does not comply to Australian Standards or the company is simply not professional.
- Fully inflatable walls ensure the upmost safety for users. At Jester Entertainment we refuse to hire netted wall castles due to safety concerns.
- Most important of all is to ensure the company providing the jumping castle has adequate pegs to secure the unit. If these are not at least 300mm long and 16mm diameter solid steel pegs then DO NOT HIRE FROM THEM. SAND BAGS ARE NOT ADEQUATE IN SECURING A JUMPING CASTLE. Tie down Points must have over 140kg of weight per corner (an average of 840Kg per jumping castle) securing them if they are not pegged down or tied off with sufficiently strong rope. If we cannot peg down your jumping castle or inflatable then we will tie the castle off to a solid object. If this cannot be done then we won’t be able to set the item up.
- The above item is something you should check before getting on or allowing your children on any Jumping Castle or Inflatable item.
- Beware of companies who do not provide the actual size of the castle they are hiring or how much area is required. If the information is not clearly displayed; what are they trying to hide?
- Ensure the company takes a deposit to secure your booking; don’t be caught out with disorganised businesses. At Jester Entertainment we take a deposit to confirm your booking, and you will also receive a ‘Booking Confirmation’ via email confirming your hired item and date, now that’s peace of mind.
At Jester Entertainment we believe in safety, healthy competition and competitive pricing. These are the things which will improve an industry and those associated with it. Please beware that a cheaper (or more expensive for that matter) Jumping Castle or Inflatable does not necessarily mean better value.
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