It doesn't measure 16 feet across in terms of bounce space and even the item from end to end is more like 15 ft.  That being said, I'm happy with everything else so far.  The set up was easy, the parts were all there and my kids are ecstatic and are able to jump on it safely.  They weigh 125 and 115 respectively and have even bounced 4 kids altogether weighing slightly over the maximum weight of 350 lbs (probably 345ish).  So far so good and worth the buy.