Children and trampolines just go together. Adults who want an easy and safe way to get in shape love working out and jumping on a trampoline, too. How to have the safest trampoline ever is something the inground and above ground trampoline sales people from In-Ground Trampolines, which are safer by design talk with potential trampoline owners about all the time.
There's no doubt that rebounding on a trampoline is fun for children. A trampoline does carry risks -- but then so does riding a bike, swimming or any number of other outdoor activities. Implementing safety measures is crucial to assuring that no one gets injured when on the trampoline.
As a responsible trampoline owner you need to implement safety rules and knowing the best type of trampoline is the safest to keep everyone safe.
How To Have The Safest Trampoline Ever
Here are some accessories to help add to the safety of your family's inground or above ground trampoline:
- Use a removable ladder. You don't want anyone to ever jump from the trampoline mat to the ground -- that is a recipe for an injury. Above ground pools are best served with a removable ladder instead of a permanent one as a way to deter anyone from jumping on the trampoline when no adult is in attendance.
- Use a trampoline enclosure to help prevent jumpers from falling off the trampoline. An enclosure should not be considered the be all and end all in safety equipment, but they are a layer of protection.
- Spring pads. You will want to invest in pads to cover the springs. Springs can pinch and cause an injury. The pads also protect jumpers from hitting the hard metal surface of the springs if they fall down.
- Find a flat, open surface for the trampoline. Don't put it by any overhanging branches, power lines, the roof of the house or garage or any other obstacle that a high-jumper may encounter. Place the trampoline on a soft surface -- grass -- instead of a concrete surface.
- An inground trampoline is considered safer than an above ground because you're closer to the ground. An inground trampoline is level to the ground because its components are placed into an excavated hole in the ground.