Trampolines
| Trampoline and Swing Factory can offer you a choice of 11 different trampolines from 3 manufacturers. We have made the Clark trampolines in Auckland for over 30 years and have sold trampolines from Australian manufacturer Hills Industries for around 18 years and the TE (Trampolines Europe) Proline range for 5 years.We stock these brands because we know the quality and durability of these products. | ||
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| How do you choose a trampoline? There are so many different types of trampolines and such a large range of prices that it can seem difficult to decide which is right for you and your family. |
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| Why are some imported trampolines so much cheaper? Most imported trampolines are lightweight trampolines and have weight restrictions. They are made from thin tubular steel and use shorter and fewer springs. The light steel reduces the strength and life of the frame and the short springs give a hard, short bounce and cannot take the weight of a longer more resilient spring. Many of these trampolines have a short life because the materials used for mats, pads and nets are not suitable for New Zealand’s climate. Check out the videos on www.trampolinesafety.com |
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| Watch out for weight restrictions! Although imported trampolines may boast a weight limit of 100kg when you bounce on the trampoline you can easily impact the mat with double your body weight. Our experience has shown that these trampolines are really designed for children and should only be used for moderate sized teenagers, and only one person at a time. A good trampoline has 10″ (250mm) long springs and can easily carry 2 or 3 teenagers. The 7″ (185mm) spring trampolines often have a ‘105kg’ weight restriction, but we have had several customers replacing overstretched springs even though their child is only 55kg. The longer springs not only carry more weight, but they give a deeper, softer bounce. |
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Size?? Shape?? The larger the trampoline the safer it is. The more mat area you have the more room there is to land those tumbles, and the greater the fun for the whole family. Rectangular trampolines with 250mm long springs are used for competition as they give the best performance and have the length necessary for tumbles. The extra width in octagonal and round trampolines is ideal for young children lacking co-ordination and allows space are great for 2 or 3 children at a time. The octagonal shape also gives a noticeable push back towards the centre as you bounce near the edge of the mat. |
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| Safety Pads. Many manufacturers cut costs by making low quality pads that are thin, providing little cushioning, and using cheap fabrics with a short life expectancy. The thinnest foam we dare to offer on our pads is 25mm thick, while our deluxe pads have a 50mm foam padding over the frame for additional safety. All our safety pad covering fabrics have a UV rating so that they last for a few years outdoors. |
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Safety Nets. These stop children falling off the trampoline and hurting themselves, but they are not designed to be deliberately bounced off. They do not stop collisions between 2 people on the trampoline and can restrict the space available to perform tumbles and other manoeuvres. The safety nets make trampolines prone to being blown over in a storm, especially on light framed models, so an anchor kit is a good idea to help tie it down. |
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| Replacement Parts. The sun, wind and rain is hard on equipment left outdoors and eventually the trampoline will need repairs. We can supply parts for the models we sell, but some imported trampoline frames have parts that cannot be easily replaced. See our new mats and repairs page for further information. |
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