Trampolines

A trampoline is made from heavy steel tubing. If you fall onto this tubing you could sustain serious injury to yourself. However protection is at hand in the guise of trampoline pads.  They are a superb way of making a trampoline safer outside.  The pads cover the tubing and the springs.  

                        Known as trampoline safety pads they cushion any fall on the springs or the frame.  In turn this cushioning can help to prevent injury and additionally protection is also given to fingers and thumbs and any other small body parts that might get caught in the springs.  When deciding on the pads to buy make sure you do not skimp on them and even if they cost a bit more than you might have thought still get them.   A cheaper quality may not perform as well.  

                        Vinyl covered foam is the usual method of making the padding with the width and thickness varying with each product.  When you buy ensure the width of the pads cover the entire spring and frame.  With some manufacturers you may be lucky enough to get a warranty on your pads.  Should you be concerned about the quality you may want to get them from such a supplier.  

                        Apart from the obvious safety aspect the pads can also improve the appearance of the trampoline as they cover both the springs and the frame.  They also protect the springs from exposure to inclement weather.  Another advantage is that in all probability the padding will be in a much brighter colour than the rest of the trampoline and this will help make the edge of the trampoline much more visible.

                        Remove the pads when the trampoline is not in use.  If you take good care of the padding then this will help extend the life of the padding.  Keep the pads clean.    

                        Unlike most parts of the trampoline the pads will need replacing several times throughout the lifetime of the apparatus.   It is all dependent upon how the pads are cared for and of course how they might suffer during inclement weather that they will naturally be exposed to. 

                        Replacement of the pads should take place every year or so dependent on how well they are looked after.  If you get any rips or tears or if their fitting becomes loose then they need to be replaced immediately.  Safety first at all times.  Trampoline pads do differ in things like size and style and even colour.  When you buy new ones make certain you have the exact measurements so that the new ones will fit accordingly.