Urban Air Review by Matty Haddock
Matty Haddock and Andreas Rodriguez-Kuprez, two curious journalists for The Orange Crush, made their way into Urban Air in Holland, Michigan last Saturday. Important information and notable observations will be recorded below in chronological order.
The ticket process was relatively straightforward. Visit the website, view the choices, and pick a ticket. Three choices were present: one covering only trampolines ($23); one covering trampolines, ninja course, ropes course, wipeout course, and a few more activities ($30); and one permitting buyers to partake in all activities ($34). The $30 ticket was chosen.
At first impression, the establishment was almost comparable to a child’s rave. Screeches of bouncing children assaulted all ears, while neon colors flashed from corner to corner. Socks were purchased at the desk, shoes were stored away, and wristbands were equipped.
It was a Saturday evening, so the hoards of younger children were expected, but not particularly enjoyed. Attractions had to lose a few before they’d be usable, so the experience consisted of scouting out vacant activities. The trampolines were an enjoyable workout for sure, leaving users winded within minutes. There were multiple types of trampoline areas, providing welcome variety. Long runway trampolines, grids of square trampolines, dodgeball trampolines, and long leap trampolines were among those visited. All were enriching in unique ways, just as all were crawling with jubilant youth.
The ninja course is worth mentioning. Despite children (and even some adults!) clogging the course by infiltrating it from the wrong side, the experience of climbing a variety of obstacles was an invigorating challenge. Enforcement of the rules would allow for seamless usage of the course. Visiting on a weekday may be more promising.
Another great mention is the dueling area, a narrow, gymnastic-like platform that stood over a pit of foam. Users equip a foam weapon and teeter toward their enemy, fighting to stay on the platform. This activity led to lots of laughter. Beating someone with a foam stick until they fall brings out fierce competition in anyone participating.
Overall, the establishment did exactly what it stated it would. The experience was new, exercise-intensive, and fun. Based on this experience, visiting Urban Air is recommended for sure—just make sure it’s not during rush hour.
The ticket process was relatively straightforward. Visit the website, view the choices, and pick a ticket. Three choices were present: one covering only trampolines ($23); one covering trampolines, ninja course, ropes course, wipeout course, and a few more activities ($30); and one permitting buyers to partake in all activities ($34). The $30 ticket was chosen.
At first impression, the establishment was almost comparable to a child’s rave. Screeches of bouncing children assaulted all ears, while neon colors flashed from corner to corner. Socks were purchased at the desk, shoes were stored away, and wristbands were equipped.
It was a Saturday evening, so the hoards of younger children were expected, but not particularly enjoyed. Attractions had to lose a few before they’d be usable, so the experience consisted of scouting out vacant activities. The trampolines were an enjoyable workout for sure, leaving users winded within minutes. There were multiple types of trampoline areas, providing welcome variety. Long runway trampolines, grids of square trampolines, dodgeball trampolines, and long leap trampolines were among those visited. All were enriching in unique ways, just as all were crawling with jubilant youth.
The ninja course is worth mentioning. Despite children (and even some adults!) clogging the course by infiltrating it from the wrong side, the experience of climbing a variety of obstacles was an invigorating challenge. Enforcement of the rules would allow for seamless usage of the course. Visiting on a weekday may be more promising.
Another great mention is the dueling area, a narrow, gymnastic-like platform that stood over a pit of foam. Users equip a foam weapon and teeter toward their enemy, fighting to stay on the platform. This activity led to lots of laughter. Beating someone with a foam stick until they fall brings out fierce competition in anyone participating.
Overall, the establishment did exactly what it stated it would. The experience was new, exercise-intensive, and fun. Based on this experience, visiting Urban Air is recommended for sure—just make sure it’s not during rush hour.