Trampoline Pads

Trampoline Pads Reference Guide
Trampoline pads are an important safety feature of your trampoline and provide a high level of protection. It's important that the pads are replaced as soon as they get worn or become unattached from the trampoline frame. The pads cover the springs and prevent the user falling through the springs and injuring themselves.

When buying replacement trampoline pads, you need to consider how thick and wide the padding is, as this will affect how well they protect the user should they fall on to the trampoline. Consideration must also be given to the quality and durability of your replacement trampoline pads. A good set should last a minimum of 5 years, so if you’re having to replace yours within this time, your original pads were probably of an inferior quality.

The pad outer material must be of a high enough quality that they will not fall apart. Cheap pads are made of lower quality materials and though the manufacture will no doubt talk about how thick the padding is, if the outer material is not a high grade PVC or PVC/Rubber mixture (this being the most durable) rain will cause them to rot over time.

Also you need to consider the quality of the padding material itself. Spare trampoline pads are generally referred to as having foam in them, but foam comes in many different qualities and densities. Our top-end replacement trampoline deluxe pads contain EVA foam, the densest available. They offer immense cushioning properties and the foam will not be affected should water manage to seep in through the outer covering.

At Trampoline Spares Direct, we offer a wide range of trampoline pads to suit most trampoline makes. Click this link to see our extensive range: trampoline pads
In summary these are the five key points to consider when buying trampoline pads:

1. Thickness. The thicker the pad the better the protection – we recommend a thickness of at least 20mm.
2. Material. Good material will ensure your pads remain waterproof and will last a long time. Some pads are made of cheap plastic or material called EPE. This material will crack or fade over time. All Trampoline Spares Direct pads are made from high quality polyester that is durable and hard-wearing whilst still being soft and supple to touch.
3. Size. It’s important to check the diameter of your trampoline (measured from the outer points) to ensure you order the right size. It’s surprising how many people get this wrong.
4. Attachment. On some inferior trampoline pads, ties are used as a means of securing the pads to the frame. On all of our pads we use elasticated toggle loops which allows for stretching in high winds unlike the cheaper ties.
5. Guarantee. Your trampoline pads should last a very long time – up to 10 years. However we do offer a no quibble guarantee for one year on all our trampoline pads so if you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase you can return to us for a full refund.
   

Date: 18/02/2011