It can often be difficult to find the balance between party activities for teenagers that they feel are "cool"and what parent;s feel is appropriate. Let's face it; teenagers can be tough to satisfy. Ultimately, they are still energetic youngsters that want to have fun and need an outlet for that energy. They also tend to enjoy activities where they have a great deal of interaction with their friends' and this is where inflatable rentals save the day!

Inflatable rentals aren't just for tots. Inflatable games and activities have come a long way since the simple bounce house. Today's inflatable rentals are truly unique physical and fun activities that can be the life of any party. Let's take a look at some favorite inflatable rentals as judged by teens:

Inflatable Sumo Suits

When teens strap themselves into these gigantic inflatable sumo suits and face off on the wrestling mat, it's not just fun for the participants, its hilarious entertainment for everyone watching too. The goal is to try and tip over the competitor, and once they're on the ground. When the unlucky contender topples, there's just no getting up easily in these big round sumo suits. Teens love the physical aspect of this game and parent's like the fact that it's a safe and fun way to be competitive.

Inflatable Human Bowling

What's more fun than barreling down a gigantic inflatable bowling lane inside of an enormous 4 foot bowling ball? Teenagers love the thrill and their friends love to send them sailing toward the pins to make a strike. This unique inflatable game is one that everyone in school will be talking about for years to come.

Rock Climbing Wall

It's not inflatable, but the rock climbing wall is available from many inflatable rentals providers. Teens can race their friends to the top or engage in a solo challenge. This is an ideal activity for more mellow crowds that aren't interested in dueling head to head, but still enjoy fun physical activity.

Inflatable Slip and Slide

If your teen has been pushing for a pool party but you have the pesky problem of not having a pool, an inflatable slip and slide is a seriously fun alternative. Just hook this gigantic 30 foot inflatable slip and slide up to the garden hose and teens will be entertained for hours. The inflatable slip and slide is great idea for younger teens with lots of energy and can be the perfect compliment to a pool party.

Trying to find something that both parents and teens can agree on can be challenging at best. The last thing any teen wants is to feel like their parent's are micro-managing the activities. Inflatable rentals give teens the opportunity to enjoy structured chaos, while giving parents the satisfaction of knowing that teens and guests are having some good, wholesome fun.