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| This article will target some principle issues that you | | | | Can the trampoline be left out all year? |
| need to cover and consider when buying a trampoline | | | | Most trampolines are manufactured to left outdoors |
| for your kids. | | | | all year round and are usually constructed from |
| If you’re considering buying a trampoline | | | | galvanised steel which shouldn't rust. Everything else |
| you’re here are the main considerations should | | | | is made from polypropylene or PVC materials, and |
| include: | | | | rot and water proof materials. Most trampoline also |
| Who will use the trampoline? | | | | come with or have covers that are available to help |
| Where will the trampoline be located? | | | | keep the trampoline clean and dry and help protect |
| How much should I pay for a trampoline? | | | | from the outside elements. |
| A Rough Guide | | | | Spring or elastic |
| As a rough guide a 10ft trampoline we advise would | | | | Elastic banded trampolines are the best if you are |
| be suitable for a single child, or two small children, | | | | looking for a fun trampoline at an affordable price, |
| with occasional adult use. A 12ft trampoline would be | | | | where as a metal sprung trampolines is generally a |
| a good choice for a couple of children and regular use | | | | little bit more expensive and usually offer a higher |
| by adults and a 14ft trampoline would allow regular | | | | bounce. The springs or elastic bands are the flexible |
| use by two or more children and adults. The larger | | | | attachments between the rebounding surface and |
| the trampoline the higher the maximum trampoline | | | | the steel frame that provide resistance and added |
| jumping weight. | | | | flexibility and strength to the rebounding surface. The |
| Before purchasing a trampoline carefully consider the | | | | spring tension determines the springiness and |
| space available in your garden where the trampoline | | | | elasticity of the rebounding surface. The greater the |
| is going to be made up and used. | | | | spring tension, the stiffer the bounce off the |
| Allow a clear area of at least 3ft around the outside | | | | rebounding surface will be. |
| of your trampoline so if children do happen to topple | | | | Is there a weight limit? |
| off then they are likely to have a safer landing then | | | | Yes, there is a maximum user weight on all chosen |
| toppling onto foreign objects. | | | | trampolines so make sure you check this when |
| Please remember however that most trampoline | | | | making your decision. The springs, frame and |
| manufacturers recommend the trampoline should only | | | | bouncing surface can only withstand a certain amount |
| be used by one person at a time. | | | | of force and this determines the maximum user |
| Weight & Age limitation | | | | weight. A force applied above the maximum user |
| Although we give you simple weight & age limits for | | | | weight can cause damage’s and failure of |
| each model you must also consider experience, | | | | certain Trampoline parts. Going over the maximum |
| strength & skill too. The greater the height attained | | | | user weight can also cause hitting the ground before |
| by the bouncer, the bigger the loading on the | | | | reaching the lowest point of your bounce. If you |
| trampoline springs. So whilst someone may be | | | | intent to allow more than one child to bounce |
| technically under the maximum recommended weight | | | | together remember to total up their weight and |
| for a particular trampoline, If they are very | | | | check the trampoline will withstand both |
| competent & fit, they could manage to overload the | | | | children’s weight. |
| springs. If in doubt always buy bigger, you will not | | | | |