What many people do not realize is that one of the main areas of safety is the actual bounce mat. Overtime it can wear out, loose its grip and can result in whoever is using it to slip over. At the end of the day, even though the bounce mat is made of strong stitched fabric, it is still just material which is not immune to wear and tear. Stitches can fray, break or just weaken leaving the bed to be less bouncy, but also a safety risk. This does happen over a long period of time but many trampoline stores enable you to purchase a replacement.
There are many different makes of trampoline, which also come in several different variations such as round, rectangular and oval with individual makes such as Jumpking and SuperTramp. What is very useful are the bounce mats which include a target image stitched into the fabric. This shows whereabouts the middle of the trampoline is which is very good for safety, as bouncing up and down is great fun but also distracting to whereabouts on the mat you are actually landing.
Each trampoline has a different warranty, with different parts having different warranty periods. Parts include the bounce bed, metal springs and safety enclosure as found on the Jumpking trampoline. When replacing the bounce mat and other items, going for the cheapest price is not always the best way of going as a cheaper item could possibly wear out quicker due to the cheaper manufacturing costs so could also effect the overall safety. The saying "you pay for what you get" is quiet in place here so be aware. For the overall trampoline, a 5 year warranty is great.
Even though bouncing and constant use can wear the trampoline and its bounce mat out, covering the trampoline when not in use can prolong its life. Anything from heat and rain to animals landing on the mat and scratching can lead to wearing out quicker, so a cover is a good item to invest in. Most family sized trampolines are rather large but it is still worth considering storing it away in the winter months if you have room in a shed or garage. During the UK, we have very wet winters to the likelihood of a trampoline being used in those months is much less than other countries.
If you do notice that parts of the material are fraying, tears or deep scratches have started to appear, then do replace the bounce mat or particular part as soon as possible. If the part was to tear or fail completely, it could cause serious injury. It is much better to invest in a new part than to risk someone getting hurt. A trampoline is for fun so don't let the fun get spoiled. Jumpking Trampolines come with a fully surrounded safety net. If this tears it is not to much of a problem as you are not bouncing on it. Year in year out, trampolines are one of the most popular outdoor toys no matter what the weather.
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