Buying Guide
This mini-website is designed to help you when you are looking to choose your very first trampoline - a fantastic fun piece of outdoor toy and sports equipment. It will guide you through the many features to look out for before you decide which model would suit your needs (and your pocket!).
Trampolining is a fun way to exercise and could help tackle childhood obesity and increase the overall fitness and well-being of your child. In fact the latest research suggests that trampoling can even be used as an effective tool for children with autism to improve co-ordination. The newest range in the market is the Jumpking JumpPOD released in 2006 and became the best selling trampoline of the year. 2007 sees the release of the JumpPOD's bigger brother - the JumpPOD deluxe! The JumpPOD model features a fully integrated safety enclosure and therefore will help promote safety by ensuring that there is always a surrounding barrier to stop the child falling off and onto the ground. However even with this added protection we still recommend children are always supervised when on the trampoline. If you've ever tried trampolining you'll know that it is a lot of fun and the health benefits of using trampolines can make it a sound investment for your whole family.
We also offer advice on looking after your trampoline, where to position it, and other safety issues. Once you have read the Health benefits section you should be encouraged to buy a trampoline and begin jumping & rebounding immediately! After all, they're fun and a great gymnastic rebounding exercise. Trampolining for Sport covers the professional side of trampolining, including advanced trampolining moves and details on clubs.
We must stress the importance of trampolining safety and advise that children are always supervised by an adult when using to avoid any potential injuries or accidents, especially when considering the drop to the ground from the peak of a jump can be substantial. Please read our trampoline safety section for more information.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any information about trampolining that you would like us to put on the website.
We recommend the Trampolines Safety page at the University of Michigan website for information on trampoline safety for children. Another useful resource is found at the Trampoline Safety Article which is from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
What is a trampoline?
A trampoline is a piece of gymnastics apparatus which can now be found in many gardens across the country. It consists of a round steel frame with a taut sheet of waterproof material for bouncing on.
Why do I need a trampoline?
Trampolines give you an enjoyable workout whilst strengthening muscles at the same time.
Choosing a trampoline
For an overview visit our Quick Checklist page which will give you a guide to what to look out for when buying a trampoline. We recommend a trampoline safety enclosure to promote safety when trampolining, especially for younger children.
The popularity of trampolines and trampolining is soaring as families discovers the many benefits. Children will never lose interest, as it is fun for children and adults alike and become a great family hobby and exercise. There are numerous health benefits that come from rebounding on a trampoline.
How to pick the right trampoline
There are many different trampolines, both in style and quality. We have found this can be confusing for the newcomer, which is why we put together this site to help you find out all the information you need.
You need to be sure you have selected the right trampoline for your needs, and that represents good value for money.
Ask youself the following questions and then use the menu of the left to help you pick the right trampoline for you.
- Consider who is going to use the trampoline: just children or adults too? Check the trampoline weight limits on the models you are considering;
- Quality trampolines are built to last, and may cost a little bit more but the investment is worth it;
- Will it be too small for your growing children in 2 to 3 years time? Think about the overall size. Bear in mind that a 14' round trampoline has 44% more jumping area than a 12' model making it suitable as your children grow;
- Is it for family fun or for the more serious gymnastic practice? Round or rectangular;
- If you have young children then an safety enclosure is an option you should consider;
How will trampolines benefit your life?…What You Said
"It will make my children jump with joy!"
"Watching my chidren enjoy getting fit will make me jump for joy!"
Trampolining gives you better posture, improved vascularity, better tone, enhanced timing, improved co-ordination, improved balance and elevated energy levels. Trampolining is known throughout the world and is now an olympic sport, making its debut at the olympics in the Sydney 2000 games.
Recommended Trampolines
14ft Bazoongi Popular Trampoline, Safety Enclosure and Bounce Board
12ft Bazoongi Popular Trampoline, Safety Enclosure and Bounce Board
10ft Bazoongi Popular Trampoline, Safety Enclosure and Bounce Board
Recommended Trampoline Guide Pages
A round or rectangular trampoline - Page detailing whether a round or rectangular one is the most appropriate choice.
Snippet: Round trampolines have seen the largest growth in popularity among all types of trampoline in recent years, combining good work-out and health benefits for adults with fun for all the family.
Positioning a trampoline - Page of information on where to position your newest garden toy.
Snippet: It is not advisable to position your trampoline on a smooth hard surface like concrete. There will be a little movement with every bounce, which wears away the leg base leading to corrosion. This is not a problem on grass surfaces where the legs bed in naturally.