Jumping on a trampoline is one of the best outdoor activities there is. If you have a trampoline in your garden, then you know what we’re talking about! However, there are a few factors that contribute to your trampoline’s wear and tear that might spoil your fun. So let’s have a look at what might go wrong with your trampoline and how to avoid it.
1. Broken frames
The frame is the most robust part of your trampoline. It should be made of galvanized steel and have a strong load-bearing capacity. The most common cause of damage is rust, so make sure your frame is rust-resistant and strong enough to withhold the force of daily trampolining.
If your frame is broken, not even top-quality springs and a top-quality jumping mat will help. A broken frame means an unusable trampoline, so you shouldn’t jump on it until you fix or replace it.
You can avoid having to deal with this problem by purchasing a trampoline made of high-quality and certified materials, such as any Akrobat trampoline.
All Akrobat trampoline frames are made of
galvanized steel with a minimum 275 g/m2 zinc coating.
This guarantees reliable mechanical strength and resistance to rust – even in areas with high levels of salt mist.
To prevent damage to your frame, you should follow the use instructions closely. It’s very important to be aware of your trampoline’s load-bearing capacity.
2. Damaged springs
Springs are among the most important trampoline components as they have a great effect on the bounce. When bouncing, springs stretch and close, so they can quickly wear out, lose their elasticity, or break. If springs are exposed to water, they often rust. Rusty springs lower your trampoline’s bounce and cause those annoying sounds you hear when jumping.
The springs on home-use trampolines made by the renowned trampoline manufacturer Akrobat, however, are practically indestructible. The innovative spring system is Akrobat-produced and is extremely durable. It offers long-lasting elasticity, quiet operation, and a more powerful bounce experience with a low impact on the body.
The springs are also rust-resistant and very durable –
you can do as many as 2.5 million jumps on your trampoline!
3. Torn jumping mat
When it comes to jumping mats, it’s important they can stand up to high pressure as they carry most of the weight. It’s the only part of the trampoline that the user is in direct contact with. Jumping mats can be made of different materials, but polypropylene is most commonly used. If a jumping mat is made of poor-quality materials, it cannot properly stand up to high pressure. The consequence is a small tear at first that might become larger, perhaps beyond repair.
Akrobat jumping mats, however, have long lifespans and are extremely functional. This is due to the high-quality materials that are UV and weather resistant, can withstand extreme temperature changes, and provide maximum mechanical strength.
The revolutionary Akrobat jumping mats
have better air ventilation and 12% greater elasticity
than most mats, which results in a better bounce.
The jumping mat is most commonly damaged or torn in the spot where the jumping mat is attached to the ring that holds the spring. This means that the choice of the sewing thread is also very important; the thread itself should also be weather-resistant and have a good load-bearing capacity. Akrobat uses an extremely resistant sewing thread from the USA that is also used by the military. When the rings are sewn into the jumping mat, 8-line stitching is used for maximum safety and maximum tear resistance.
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When it comes to a trampoline’s lifespan, two factors are very important, namely maintenance and the resilience of the materials it’s made of. Akrobat trampolines are manufactured with certified, top-quality materials, which is why carefree fun in your garden and long-lasting use are guaranteed.
