This Trampoline Buying Guide has been put together to help point out the factors that one should be looking at, when purchasing a trampoline. It is split into sections, that will help you make the right choices when looking at every aspect of a trampoline. We hope this Trampoline Buying Guide is useful to you.
In recent years more and more families have become aware of the long term benefits of having a trampoline in their garden - children never seem to lose their enthusiasm for them, and parents are finding a new form of fun exercise. However, there are many different trampolines out there, and quality does vary quite considerably - this can lead to some confusion and, especially for those buying a trampoline for the first time, it can often be quite difficult to know if the trampoline you have chosen really represents good value for money. This Trampoline Buying Guide should help show you what parts of a trampoline are worth looking at.
How to compare Trampolines
Shape - You may have noticed that across the market, there are varying shapes of trampoline available. Please select this section of the Trampoline Buying Guide to learn about how the shape of your trampoline affects the performance and quality.
Frame - There are a number of things you should look out for when looking at the specification of a trampoline frame, please check this section of the Trampoline Buying Guide for more info.
Beds - Also known as a Mat, the black jumping mat in the middle of the trampoline. Click here to read this section of the Trampoline Buying Guide.
Springs - You may have noticed that different trampolines come with a different length and number of springs. Click here for the section of the Trampoline Buying Guide on Springs.
Pads - There can be a big different in the quality of trampoline pads. Click here to view the pads section of the Trampoline Buying Guide.
Who will use the trampoline? - A 10ft round trampoline will be suitable for one larger child, or two smaller children. Bear in mind that once your children get bigger, they may start running out of room on the trampoline. A 12ft or larger trampoline is always the best to get, if you have the room, as they tend to have higher weight limits.
Cost - Try to avoid the cheapest trampolines, as found in Supermarkets, DIY chains etc. They are often made to a poor specification, and in turn, the performance and durability will be poor. Pads and springs tend to wear out very quickly on these trampolines, and the cost of replacing them can sometimes be more than the original trampoline purchase price.