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About Springfree Trampoline
Why is a Springfree Trampoline safer than other trampoline models?
The Springfree Trampoline patented design features have eliminated 90% of product related trampoline injuries. The key features that make Springfree the world’s safest are:
Mat rods provide the safest bounce -Instead of springs which tend to rust and trap toes and feet, Springfree’s revolutionary design uses patented flexible rods. The rods provide a smooth, non-jarring bounce and lie beneath the jumping surface, out of harm’s way.
SoftEdge™ Mat removes hard edges - Our mat is 30 times more shock-absorbent than pads found on traditional trampolines.
The Springfree™ Trampoline SoftEdge™ is designed as a resilient surface that is safe to land on. It is not really designed as a bouncing surface. It is not as bouncy as the center, but it does have some bounce in it. We recommend that for best bouncing you should stay near the center of the mat and consider the edge as a safety feature rather than a play area.
FlexiNet™ Safety Enclosure keeps the jumper on the trampoline - The patented FlexiNet enclosure has flexible rods to cushion jumpers and prevent falls. The jumper is directed back to the center and cannot make contact with the net rods. The zippered net also ensures jumpers cannot fall through the opening.
Frame situated beneath the jumping surface out of harm’s way – Additionally, with three layers of rust-preventative coating, our steel frames are built to endure even the most extreme weather.
For more information about our superior safety features and benefits check out this video.
Is a Springfree Trampoline as bouncy as a traditional trampoline?
Springfree Trampoline provides a bounce similar to a traditional, spring-based trampoline in terms of how high you can jump. More spaced weave means it pumps less air and instead gives the energy back to the jumper. You can get a lot more height with more spaced weave. Springfree Trampoline mat fabric provides weave equivalent to traditional trampolines of the same size.
However, the feel of the bounce differs as Springfree Trampoline has a smooth, non-jarring bounce. The fiberglass rods deliver a deep, soft bounce and a performance superior to springs and one that is much gentler on knees and joints for the jumper.
Why doesn't a Springfree Trampoline have pads around the edge?
The SoftEdge™ Mat itself has much more give than normal safety pads. In fact, the Springfree Trampoline edge is equivalent to the 70mm thick padding used on Olympic standard trampolines.
Traditional trampolines require safety pads to protect the jumper from falling on the steel frame, falling through, or getting caught in the springs. However, independent safety tests show that these pads do not absorb enough impact to sufficiently protect jumpers from contact with the springs and frame. Springfree Trampoline’s superior design has completely removed the springs and steel frame at jumping level, so there is no need for safety pads.
Other trampolines have enclosures - what is different about the Springfree Trampoline enclosure?
Springfree Trampoline’s FlexiNet™ enclosure is strong yet provides a unique flexibility that gently redirects wayward jumpers back to the centre of the trampoline.
Some spring-based trampolines may have enclosures, but they aren't flexible and are held up with rigid steel poles which introduce another impact risk. Basic enclosures only stop jumpers from falling off. There is a risk that these jumpers could make impact with the springs and frame.
The FlexiNet™ on a Springfree Trampoline is UV-resistant to prevent deterioration from the sun and other harsh weather conditions.
Can a jumper hit the ground even though there's a net?
Our FlexiNet™ enclosure system is designed to catch wayward jumpers and guide them safely back to the centre of the mat.
Even in cases where the FlexiNet is challenged by intentionally jumping into the top section of the enclosure, its proprietary design will maintain jumper safety. It is possible for a jumper to make the net flex to the ground, but the FlexiNet will still absorb the jumper's impact and decrease the speed at which the jumper is lowered to the ground, minimizing the eventual impact.
Can I have a Springfree Trampoline without the enclosure?
All Springfree Trampolines are sold with the FlexiNet™ enclosure. While it is possible to install a Springfree Trampoline without the FlexiNet, we do not recommend doing so.
The FlexiNet enclosure is one of the most important safety components of the Springfree Trampoline. It is designed to gently guide jumpers back to the centre of the trampoline and eliminates the risk of them falling to the ground.
For more information about the safety enclosure net of your Springfree Trampoline, check out this short video.
Is my spring-based trampoline really that dangerous?
Yes! Recent figures show over 100,000+ kids globally end up in hospital emergency departments after injury on traditional trampolines. Springfree™ Trampoline is the only trampoline that has removed the design elements responsible for 90% of product related injuries from traditional trampolines.
Why do you recommend only one jumper at a time?
While the Springfree Trampoline is the only trampoline to accomplish the elimination of 90% of product-related injuries from traditional trampolines, trampoline injuries can also occur from jumper collisions if more than one person jumps at a time. To ensure your family avoids injury altogether, we highly recommend enforcing the ‘one at a time rule’ when jumping on the Springfree Trampoline.