| People from all over the world have enjoyed jumping | | | | galvanized metal. This type of metal keeps the |
| on trampolines for many years. It has even become | | | | springs from getting rusty while outdoors. Zinc and |
| so popular that is has been made into a competitive | | | | steel are the most common metals used to make |
| event at the Olympics. Nowadays, trampolines are | | | | the springs. |
| made of an aluminum framing with a special taut | | | | Because the springs of your trampoline are the most |
| fabric attached to it using trampoline springs. This | | | | important aspects, you should learn when it is a good |
| simple construction helps kids and adults of all ages | | | | time to replace them if you want to continue to |
| defy gravity and enjoy bouncing high into the air. | | | | have the best bouncing and safety. The more times |
| Most trampolines can be separated into two main | | | | you use your trampoline the more stress is placed on |
| categories; recreational and competitive. Recreational | | | | your springs. This causes them to wear out. Even |
| ones are mainly used by the everyday family in their | | | | though your springs are made of high quality |
| back yard. These are used for fun and sometimes a | | | | galvanized wire, they will still stretch and get weak |
| little workout. The competitive kinds are usually made | | | | over time. You should always keep an eye on your |
| to be bouncier, and are portable so they can be | | | | trampoline and make sure that it is still in good |
| easily carried to events and competitions. The main | | | | condition before you use it. |
| differences between these two types are the quality | | | | To keep your springs working well for longer, cover |
| of the fabric, and the tension of the springs. | | | | up your trampoline while it's not being used. This will |
| The springs of the trampolines are the most | | | | help protect it from the sun, rain and snow, and keep |
| important parts. Spring-based trampolines are usually | | | | it from getting rusty. Also, it is worth spraying the |
| more durable and provide more bounce compared to | | | | springs with some anti-rust products like WD40. If |
| their elastic band counterparts. The stronger the | | | | you do not take care of your springs now, they |
| springs and the more the tension there is the greater | | | | could end up snapping or breaking while someone is |
| bounce you can get with it. | | | | jumping away on the trampoline. |
| Most trampoline springs are created using a | | | | |