Trampoline Pads To Make Your Trampolining Safer And Healthier

Most of us enjoys the fun and excitement of a trampoline in our backyard, especially in the summer months, but we probably are not as concerned with safety as we should be.

The majority of trampoline injuries occur because of a collision on the trampoline between users, improper landing while jumping or doing stunts on the trampoline, falling directly off the trampoline, or falling on the trampoline springs or the frame. These injury causes, therefore, speak to a bigger problem of leaving trampoline users unsupervised on the trampoline and without the proper safety equipment, especially the trampoline safety pad.

Trampoline pads represent the best value in their markets. All trampoline pads contain the shock absorbent, high density, closed-cell foam that will not absorb water, mildew or lose shape. Everyone should take only those pads which exceed all national ASTM standards

Master Trampoline Pads:

Master trampoline pads cover both frame and springs with an extra-wide plank of 1-inch thick foam for maximum protection. The Master trampoline pads are 15-inches wide and overlap the edge of the black mat, leaving no protection gap.

Standard Trampoline Pads:

Standard trampoline pads are 12-inches wide and sit atop the frame and springs. While most trampoline pads protect springs with only 1/4" of foam, our Standard trampoline pads use a full inch for superior protection.

Budget Trampoline Pads:

Master trampoline pads cover both frame and springs with an extra- wide plank of 1-inch thick foam for maximum protection. The Master trampoline pads are 15-inches wide and overlap the edge of the black mat, leaving no protection gap.

Hedstrom Trampoline Pads:

Hedstrom trampoline pads are recommended only for most cost conscious customers and are available only for Hedstrom and NBF trampolines. The cover of this safety pads is 11-inches wide and contains 1-inch thick foam over the frame. These pads are covered with a 100-gram polyethylene shell.

Rectangular Trampoline Mat:

Rectangular trampoline pad is a full pad, rectangular trampoline pads contain a 1-inch thick plank of closed-cell polyethylene foam that will not absorb water, mildew or lose shape. Rectangular trampoline pad is covered with heavy PVC vinyl that has the properties of premium 22-ounce vinyl. The pad comes reversible so you can prolong its life by rotating the pad annually. The pad can be attached with bungee cords for resilience and strength.

Trampoline Pro Shop, the quality trampoline manufacturing company deals in all the above mentioned pads, thereby giving the best possible safety pads to the trampoline freaks,and make them feel safer and hence give them much Fun.

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Trampoline Pro Shop

How to Buy a Trampoline - Choosing the Right Safety Pads

An important question I get from my trampoline owning neighbors about after they owned their trampoline for a year is, "My pads are all worn out. How do I replace them?" Replacing a pad is as easy as placing an order on the internet. Most trampoline owners neglect the fact that a trampoline is a large piece of equipment that requires maintenance. Not as much maintenance as a pool, per say, but it does take some special care. Replacing pads and springs from time to time is a common occurrence.

In order to save you some reading, I more or less summed up this article at the bottom. If you are looking for in depth information, please read on!

The pads of the trampoline are very important for safety reasons. Trampoline injuries can occur when the jumper falls out of the mat and onto the frame. Although many such injuries result in bruises and scrapes, a small fraction of injuries can result in broken and fractured bones. A proper safety pad can prevent these sorts of injuries.

The leading factor of choosing a trampoline pad is your spring size. Most of the best trampolines use springs sizes at 8.5 inches. If you own a trampoline with 8.5" springs, you will need a trampoline safety pad that is 13 inches in width. The width of the pad will cover the pad and any gaps in the springs, preventing jumpers from slipping through the gaps.

Although the width is a leading factor in choosing the right pad, it is not certainly the most important. The thickness of the pad covering the frame is arguably the most important part for safety. Generally, some pads will come thicker at the frame, but taper off to a thinner foam insert at the springs. The truth is, you don't really need very thick pads where the springs are. The pad is supposed to protect the user from falling through the springs and not impact. That being said, having a thick padding at the springs is a very nice bonus. Personally, I have found that although thicker is better, a padding of ¾ inches is definitely more than enough.

Another factor in choosing the right pads, is the material the pad cover is made of. Trampoline safety pads come in two material types, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and PE (Polyethylene). PVC is the same material you will find in a sign banner. It is made to withstand UV rays and weather damage much better than PE. PE is what you get when you buy a plastic tarp. Now, PE is much cheaper than PVC but does not last as long in the sun. I can not advocate for either here. There are time when I have ordered a PE pad because I would just like to save on cost. I do have to replace the pad more often, but the lower cost can justify having to replace the pad. I do, however, tend to buy more PVC pads than not. I have found that PVC just looks a lot nicer.

A small factor in deciding the right trampoline is how the pad straps on to your trampoline. I have seen several different ways that companies will tackle this, from Velcro straps, to clip straps, to shoe string straps. But my favorite is the thick elastic band strap. These have been quite sturdy and have never failed me. The plastic clip kind has always found a way to break, and the velcro strap is just not strong enough.

Bottom Line:

If you have a nice trampoline with 8.5" springs you will have to buy a pad that is 13" in width. If you have a trampoline with 7" or smaller springs you will do well with any pad. The thicker the pad is better of course and as for the type of material, PE (Polyethylene - cheaper and replace more often) and PVC (Polyvinyle Chloride - more expensive, replace less often, and looks better) is completely at your discretion.

Now I just recently bought a new trampoline from a company, Tohama - http://www.tohamainc.com, that seems small but personable as I mentioned in my previous article,

I have to say that the Tohama pad I receive has to be one of the best trampoline pads I got for the money. It has all the right stuff in the right places and I do not have to pay for any frills that are not useful.