A Guide to Buying the Safest Trampoline | From The Experts
A Guide to Buying the Safest Trampoline | From The Experts
Trampolines are a great way for kids to have fun. Unfortunately, they're also a common source of injuries. How do you find the safest trampoline?
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Trampolines are a great way for kids to have fun, exercise and develop coordination.
Unfortunately, though, they're also a common source of injuries.
When safety is a high priority for you, what do you need to consider when looking for the safest trampoline?
4 Things to Look For When Buying a Safe Trampoline
Here are our recommendations for how to find a safe trampoline -- based on our 20+ years of manufacturing and selling the World's Safest Trampoline.
1. Trampoline Frame
SAFETY CONCERN: With traditional trampolines, the frame surrounds the outside of the mat -- leaving your children vulnerable to landing on the hard, often, metal structure.
LOOK FOR: There are trampoline models available where the frame is completely out of range to little jumpers, with the frame sitting below the jumping area. You also want a frame that is strong and of good quality to survive weather conditions and not buckle over time.
EXAMPLE: Springfree Trampolines have a SoftEdge® Mat that is enclosed with our FlexiNet® under which you’ll find the hidden frame, with three layers of rust protection to ensure peak durability.
2. Trampoline Springs
SAFETY CONCERN: We’ve all been there… those traditional coil springs are notorious for pinching little fingers and toes. While a lot of spring trampolines do come with mats, these can move about as jumpers use the trampoline and they also can deteriorate quickly.
LOOK FOR: Trampolines that do not use a traditional coil spring system. Instead look for a springless system where rods sit below the mat, meaning no harm can come from bouncing. This is the only way to guarantee safety from the 'springing' mechanism.
EXAMPLE: Springfree Trampolines use a rod-based system that sits between the frame and net -- away from jumpers -- with no collision possible while jumping.
3. Safety Net + Enclosure
SAFETY CONCERN: Firstly, if there is no safety net on the trampoline, the risk is obvious. If your jumpers lose control, they risk hitting the springs, the frame and (without the net) the ground – which could be grass, concrete, timber… all hard! Most trampolines nowadays come with nets; however, the poles that hold the nets up are often rigid and solid. While the surface of a pole is smaller than the ground, there is still a huge risk of hitting these poles and causing injury.
LOOK FOR: A net and rod system that extends high enough for jumpers and moves with them, so that no matter how out of control their jump goes, the net will catch them and guide them back to the middle of the mat.
EXAMPLE: Springfree Trampolines use a FlexiNet® and flexible net rods to protect their jumpers from hitting a hard surface of any kind and keep them in play for longer.
4. Other Considerations
Besides the components, there are other considerations to think about...
Trampoline Accessories
Accessories that you might want to add to your trampoline include:
A Shade Cover – with our hot summer days and enthusiastic jumpers, you want to ensure they are protected from the sun.
The covers will keep them sheltered from the sun as they enjoy hours of play with their favorite toy.
>> All Springfree Trampolines have a Sunshade Accessory available to purchase with the trampoline.
A Step Ladder – as trampolines are high off the ground, provide a ladder for the smaller children to get in and out of the trampoline safely and easily. Ensure the ladder is removed when not in use.
>> All Springfree Trampolines have a Ladder Accessory available to purchase with the trampoline.
Also, check out trampoline reviews of the brands you are considering to get feedback on customer experiences.
Springfree Trampoline Safety
While many trampolines claim to be safe, it is important to really understand what makes a trampoline safe.
We practice what we preach, and have built a trampoline that has removed all the impact points that cause 90% of all product-related trampoline injuries.
And they can enjoy these benefits while remaining safe.
One does not need to negate the other.
In fact, we’ll let a couple of our safety-conscious customers have the last word on this…
Springfree Trampoline Customer Reviews
Kids are 7, 8 and 9. We upgraded to a new Large Oval after 7 years of hard use from young kids, and two house moves with the trampoline. The upgrade process was easy, fast and affordable - and the best part is the new 10 year warranty will take us through til the kids are adults! The Springfree trampoline is not only safer for jumping, but gave our girls (so close in age) the opportunity to play in our yard safely rather than go to the local park when I can watch from inside. They live between the trampoline and the kitchen! Screen time is self regulated and the kids always choose to play outside on the trampoline instead! The large oval has been awesome for us 'oldies' to show the kids how to really jump! Never had any troubles or injuries on our Springfree, and I work in an emergency department where I see it all! Would choose no other brand than Springfree for this exact reason!!
Mim
Knowing first hand the dangers of a regular Trampoline after suffering permanent facial scarring from being caught in the springs of a regular trampoline as a child, the purchasing of the Springfree Trampoline for my children 12 yrs ago was a blessing.
Not only has the Springfree Trampoline provided me the peace of mind for my children’s safety but it has withstood the test of time and the elements.
12 yrs on and my daughters still use the Springfree Trampoline all the time for jumping, laying out under the stars and many other games using their imaginations.
