Safety Guidelines

It is also important to ensure you purchase the right trampoline and trampoline accessories. Trampoline nets and trampoline padding can prevent or reduce injury considerably.What to consider when buyingSpending a bit more money on a trampoline and purchasing safety pads and safety nets can greatly reduce the risk of injury.A good safety pad will cover the outer frame, the springs and hooks. The outer rail is the circular bar to which trampoline springs are attached.

When purchasing a trampoline or replacing springs ensure that the springs are galvanized to prevent corroding. As a general rule the larger the trampoline the more springs a trampoline will require and the longer and thicker the springs should be.Springless or springfree trampolines use reinforced fibreglass rods or elastic rather then springs. These trampoline are often promoted as safer then trampolines with springs. Also many of the cheap models create an inferior bounce compared to the spring trampolines.Trampoline Safety Guidelines

Choose a clear area for the trampoline clear from hazards such as trees, fences or toys.Never place the trampoline on a hard surface such as concrete. If you do not have a soft grassy lawn you can purchase bark wood chip or sand to go around the trampoline.Trampolines can move around while in use so tie the trampoline down.