Garden Trampolines

Garden trampolines are a great way to keep your kids (and yourself) fit and active. Our website is here to help you pick the right garden trampoline, one that is safe and will last even in the worst English weather.

There are four things we look at on any of the garden trampolines we have recommended:
Trampoline Frame:

The metal trampoline frame tubing must be strong enough to handle the weight even if an adult wants to have a go. Kids grow up fast and it won't be long before they are giving the trampoline as hard a bounce as you can.

The frame for an outdoor trampoline should also be protect properly from rust so check for guarantees if yo want it to last more than one year outside.

Check the frame thickness, the steel gauge used, and the recommended weight limit. Also the frame on some very cheap models can come apart when you move it. You will want to dismantle the trampoline to put it away several times in prolonged bad weather.

Trampoline Springs:

These are what makes the difference in the quality of most trampolines. The more springs, the better the bounce. Cheap trampolines compromise on the number and strength of their springs, and also on their rust-proof finish. Some do not use springs, but elastic tubes, you should avoid these. The best trampolines use more and longer springs. Go for the most springs you can afford, and remember that a trampoline that costs twice as much will last much more than twice as long.

Trampoline Bed:

The black mesh fabric, nearly all come from the same two US factories, since the produce 95% of the world’s. The real difference is in the anchor bars that are stitched in to the fabric, and the quality of stitching used.

Frame Pads:

The most obvious difference between garden trampolines. These are usually a plastic coated fabric wrapped over foam padding. These should extend over the springs to protect anyone falling on them, and be strong enough to withstand the hard work they do as you bounce and get on and off. This is an area where you get much more quality as you go up in price, but if your do get a cheaper trampoline and they wear out through heavy use,you can sometimes buy replacement beds.

We hope this explains where the differences come are between different garden trampolines and what you get for your money.