Trampolines

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Trampolines Two things decide a trampoline: the size that fits your backyard, and the safety details that let you relax while the kids jump. Everything else is secondary. You'll find the full range here, from mini toddler and indoor trampolines through to 8ft, 10ft and 12ft backyard trampolines, in round or rectangle, sprung or springless. What size trampoline fits your backyard Measure the spot first, then add clearance around the frame and overhead. As a rough guide: Size Best for Space to leave clear 6ft to 7ft (small trampoline) Younger kids, tight backyards 1.5m around, 4m overhead 8ft trampoline A common starter for one child 2m around, 6m overhead 10ft trampoline Two kids or a growing family 2m around, 7m overhead 12ft and up Multiple jumpers, older kids 2.5m around, 7m plus overhead Watch for branches, washing lines and eaves. Those catch people out more than fence lines do. Round or rectangle, and what each is better at Round trampolines pull jumpers back to the middle, which suits one child at a time and most family backyards. Rectangle trampolines give a more even bounce across the mat and a bit more height, which older kids and confident jumpers tend to prefer. Rectangles need more clear space on all sides, so measure before you commit. Springless or sprung, what's the difference Sprung trampolines use metal springs around the edge, covered by a padded pad that sits between jumpers and the springs. The Plum Springsafe range is a common example. Springless designs, like the Lifespan HyperJump3, move the bounce mechanism out from under the jumping area entirely, so there's no spring to land on. Sprung tends to cost less, and the pad needs checking each season. Springless costs more upfront and has less to replace. One child at a time applies to both. Safety nets, padding and clearance An enclosure net should reach well above head height when a child is bouncing, with a zip closure that actually stays shut. Check padded spring covers each season and replace