To have fun or do a little sport in the garden, the trampoline has its place but it is still necessary to find the right model according to the space available. Zoom on outdoor trampolines for adults and children.
Trampoline is equipment that is increasingly found in gardens. Children love him to let off steam and have fun while adults appreciate him to keep the shape. To make your choice among the many existing trampolines, several criteria must be considered such as size, technical elements, safety and accessories.
There trampoline size is the most obvious criterion. You have to choose it according to the profile of the “jumper” and the place where the trampoline will be installed. Small models of trampolines, with a diameter of less than 200 cm to 300 cm, are suitable for the smallest (up to 4 years). The diameters between 300 and 400 cm are suitable for children from 4 years old and adolescents. For adults (from 18 years old) the most appropriate models have a diameter of 350 cm minimum. Sportsmen will prefer models with a diameter greater than 400 cm. The installation rules for user safety require a clear space of 2 m around the trampoline and a height of 8 m free obstacles above. You must therefore find the right compromise between available space and user needs. For example, a trampoline 300 cm in diameter offers good performance for a teenager and is suitable for a 50 m² garden.
There Trampoline safety is a very important criterion. It is provided by a number of technical elements including the frame, the springs, the jump canvas, the safety cushion and the protective net. The steel tube reinforcement should be of quality, corrosion resistant and easy to install (prefer frames that fit rather than screw). The springs play a role in the flexibility of the jump canvas. Choose long springs, with a minimum length of 180 mm, electro-zinc or hot galvanized. The jump canvas must be in armed PVC to avoid any risk of tear, and resist UV. The cushion, which covers the springs and protects in the event of a fall outside the canvas, must be large enough (minimum 36 mm) and thick (minimum 25 mm). The net, a centerpiece of safety, must be resistant, put on the posts rather than stanched by strips.
THE accessories Also have their importance in the choice of a trampoline. Protective skirts prevent animals or young children from accessing trampoline while it is used. The scale allows better access to trampoline. Finally, the protective cover is essential to protect its trampoline from bad weather.
