Trampoline Reviews & Recommendations

If you’re a parent like me looking for the ideal trampoline to buy but don’t where to start, well this article is meant for you. I have spent about 6 months researching for the ideal trampoline when my twin girls just joined their high school cheer leading team and have been nagging to me about a trampoline for months. As a parent, I don’t mind getting the best piece of equipment when it comes to my kid’s safety, but at the same time, I don’t want to throw away good money after bad.

Now first determine if you’re going to buy a round trampoline or rectangle trampoline. For competition jumping and gymnastics, I would recommend the rectangular size. Rectangle configuration trampoline provides a jumper better control and higher bounce. Whereas the round ones, it tends to gravitate the jumper towards the center. I was told by a trampoline manufacturer and a trampoline coach on this, so by all means, go and follow up with a local gymnastic coach. And when determining if the trampoline is considered premium quality, or competition grade, make sure they have these specs. Steel frame should be at least 2.5mm or 3.0 mm. The thicker the frame, the better it will support the center when there’s a lot of pressure being bounced on it. The more springs, the better. On a big rectangular trampoline like the 10x17 and 14x16, make sure to have at least 90 springs or more. 8.5” or longer is ideal. This will allow better and softer bounce rather than bouncing on hard platforms as this will wear out your joints and knees sooner. Make sure mats are made of USA Permatron. This is premium quality grade mats. Any other mat will tear within a few years. And make sure mats should have at least 8 to 10 stitching at the outer perimeter where the V-rings are hooked on. By having more stitching layers, this will ensure the V-rings will not fall off through the years. Remember, there are a lot of pressure and force being stretched on the mat and the stitching is its weakest point. And the safety pads (aka, spring pads) should be no less than 1.5 inch. This protects the jumper from being exposed to the springs. Too thin and it will rip or wear out easily or the jumper can land on it and get hurt from the springs. And above all, make sure there is a net enclosure to protect the jumper from falling out. A strong pole support with at least 1.5 mm thick should be sufficient. And make sure the net comes with zippers or a tie-down so small kids don’t fall out. Couple suggestions of manufacturers that provide all these specs are better would be Trampoline Jumpers, Happy Trampoline, IJUMPUSA, Jumpsport.

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