Investing in a trampoline is a fantastic way to keep your family active at home. Kids are always seeking activities to engage in, and more and more families are realising that a trampoline is an ideal solution. Modern trampolines in Australia are often constructed with safety in mind, and they are an excellent source of entertainment and exercise.
However, because trampolines are expensive, it's crucial to make the necessary inquiries to make sure your family has the best trampoline possible. We have put together a list of answers to some of the most common questions people have when seeking to purchase a trampoline for their children.
Whether you are purchasing trampolines online or from a local store, keep the following questions in mind to get the best out of your purchase.
Can it fit in your backyard?
Make sure the trampoline you buy will fit in your yard since trampolines come in a variety of sizes and forms. There are mainly four different trampoline sizes: 10, 12, 14, and 15 feet. Remember that a safety net may stretch up to 1 metre, therefore provide extra room around the whole trampoline to accommodate this (1 metre). Additionally, you should look at the trampoline's weight capacity as bigger trampolines can often support more weight.
Who’s going to be jumping on it?
The trampoline model you choose will also depend on who will use it. Will Mom and Dad leap or are simply the kids going to? The maximum user weight on a trampoline may be useful. The Maximum User Weight is determined by your weight and your maximum vertical leap. Making sure jumpers don't "bottom out" is the goal (touch the ground while jumping). Each trampoline will be tagged with this information, and you could require a bigger trampoline based on who will be using it.
Spring-based or springless?
There are two types of trampolines on the market – the traditional spring-based trampolines and new springless trampolines. If you choose a trampoline with springs, make sure that the springs are not visible. They should have a pad on top of them. On the bottom of trampolines without springs are flexible rods. They can be more expensive and harder to put together, which is why the best-sellers are high-quality trampolines with springs.
Safety features
Our reviews show that many trampolines have safety risks, like padding that isn't strong enough or enclosures that can't handle rough play. However, these risks can often be avoided by smartly using the trampoline.
The bottom line: don't rely on the trampoline to do all the safety work for you. Do your part by playing safely.
- Keep an eye on kids as they use the trampoline. Under six-year-olds in particular should only use trampolines when they are well supervised.
- While a safety cage may assist reduce falls, it cannot make up for proper safety padding, a strong frame, or prudent trampoline usage.
- Children still need to play safely on the trampoline and under adult supervision, despite the presence of an enclosure.
- Prevent children from purposefully bouncing against the netting.
- On the trampoline, one youngster at a time. When more than one youngster is playing on the trampoline, accidents are more likely to happen.
- Children under the age of six are not advised to use large trampolines.
- Early on, it's important to establish clear safety guidelines like "one at a time," "bare feet only," and "do not use while wet."
- Only jump in the centre of the trampoline, and when completed, stay on the trampoline.
- Teach your youngster to keep their eyes on the trampoline to manage bounce.
- If you have an old trampoline, think about having a frame padding system that complies with the current standard installed on it. or fully swap out the outdated trampoline.
Is it weather-resistant?
You may often keep your trampoline outdoors throughout the whole year. However, you may need to take safety measures to safeguard it, such as pulling down the net, removing the mat, and covering it during the colder months. You may also take your trampoline apart, although doing so might be challenging (not to mention having to put it back together again in the springtime!).
When you have accounted for all the above-mentioned questions, the process of buying a trampoline will become easier for you. In the end, the part of choosing the right trampoline comes down to your personal preference. Sometimes the easiest method to pick is to just try one out once you have ensured that you have the necessary room and clearance.
