How to choose a trampoline for giving with a grid

With the development of the era of mobile phones and computers, modern children move very little. They are hard to get to play ball or run, because all this can be done on the monitor screen in an online game. Remedy the situation really with the help of a trampoline. This is a very simple and functional sports equipment that allows you to actively frolic for a child or the whole family, as well as lift your spirits. Adults use it for sports and weight loss. How to choose a trampoline so that it does not break under the weight of the user, is safe and sufficient in size? We will provide comprehensive answers to these questions.

The best manufacturers of trampolines - which company to choose

If you do not want to delve into the details, then the following well-known companies produce good trampolines:

• Berg;
• Kidigo;
• Profi;
• HSF;
• Hasttings.

But each individual model is very different from the others by the maximum number of users and sizes, so you should find out the merits and functionality of specific products in a separate review. Here we will talk about the key parameters of trampoline selection for various user needs.

The principle of operation and the device trampoline

Trampoline is a sports equipment for outdoor activities, entertainment and performing acrobatic stunts. This inventory allows you to jump, tumble, fall or use as a playpen for a mobile game.

Such a device helps to develop the muscles of the legs and arms, coordination of movements, learn to perform gymnastic elements.

Trampoline exercises have a good effect on:

1. The work of the heart;

2. Promote the production of endorphins;

3. Improve overall well-being;

4. Promote weight loss;

5. Cheer up.

This is useful for children and adults, which helps not only to spend time, but brings together family members. Trampolines are installed in apartments, courtyards on the street and entertainment centers, beaches. Products differ in size: from singles for the whole family to play, including adults.

The principle of operation of the trampoline is based on the action of the springs, which are fixed by one edge of a round frame, and the second for the coating in contact with users. The canvas is made of durable materials to withstand heavy weight and free fall loads. The swinging is carried out by stretching the springs under the influence of lowering the human body after the jump.

All this allows you to throw a child or adult to a height of 10-40 cm, with straight legs. If they are bent, then there is an opportunity for somersaults or other tricks. Thanks to the springy action of the field, an ordinary ball game can become much more interesting and exciting.

Fastening of the spring block is carried out to the oval frame located on legs or basic arches. So that children do not fly out of the circle, some models are equipped with protective racks and mesh.

The working area of ​​the trampoline has an increasing effect towards the center. The closer to the edges, the less power is thrown up, and vice versa, the farther from the side, the higher you can jump.

Protecting the user from impacts on metal springs by closing the last mats. To do this, use several layers of foam or other material and upholstery fabric.

The trampoline device includes the following key elements:

1. Round frame;

2. Legs-stand;

3. Spring block around the perimeter;

4. Protective mats;

5. Work coverage;

6. Racks;

7. Grid;

8. Stairs;

9. Upholstery materials.

But there is a different principle of operation. This applies to inflatable models of trampolines, where the spring action occurs due to the inflated air.

Such frameless designs, whose shape is obtained thanks to a rigid woven material and a special cut, form in an inflated state: a castle, an arena, a slide, etc.

It requires:

1. Compressor operation;

2. Power supply.

Types of trampolines

Room frame

Although you can install any trampoline inside an apartment or house, the main problem is the height of the ceilings.

On a device of classic size (70-90 cm tall), with a child growing 140 cm, he will almost reach the ceiling with parameters of 250 cm. There will be no place for a jump and a high risk of head-impact will appear.

To solve the problem, let out room versions of trampolines with short legs (20-30 cm) and a standard spring block. This allows you to have the same amplitude in the depth of the sagging for the spring action and does not allow to reach the ceiling.

Such models are installed in apartments, private houses and children's play rooms with low ceilings. They are used for fitness.

Advantages:

• low height for low ceilings;
• good spring properties, not differing from street models;
• thick strong legs;
• wide protective mats over the springs;
• bag cover included;
• possibility of installation in an apartment, kindergarten;
• for use it is not required to buy a ladder, since the height of the legs is 27 cm from the floor;
• quick disassembly for transportation to a new place;
• low cost.

Disadvantages:

• few models with protective mesh;
• small indicators for the maximum load.

Street frame

These are higher models designed for outdoor installation. They are based on 60-90 cm legs and entry into the playing area is carried out by a ladder.

So that children do not fly out of the trampoline, most of the products are supplied with additional racks and a grid attached to them. It completely encloses the edges, creating a soft repulsive wall. Children are not afraid of them, because the grid is clearly visible.

Such trampolines are installed on the street in a private house or in shopping centers to create a children's area. They can jump, tumble, play with a ball or catch up with sufficient diameter.

There is also a professional equipment for working out gymnastic stunts that suits athletes.

Advantages:

• large selection of the size of the diameter;
• high quality;
• the ability to make jumps for children and adults;
• strong frame;
• the presence of racks and protective mesh;
• a different number of springs, which allows you to choose jumping properties.

Disadvantages:

• cost more;
• longer mounted;
• purchase of a ladder is required (not always included).

Inflatable

They are made of dense airtight fabric / film and pumped by a compressor. Available in various forms: castle, locomotive, slide, hut, playpen. They can not only jump, but also slide, fall and climb (if there are several compartments).

Very convenient for transportation, because they are blown away to a small size. They are used in water parks, courtyards of private houses and shopping centers.

Advantages:

• large;
• the ability to jump and slide down the hill;
• completely safe on impact (no rigid construction);
• bright upholstery colors;
• interesting forms;
• compact in transit.

Disadvantages:

• require an additional compressor;
• need electricity;
• occupy a lot of space.

Trampoline selection options

The diameter of the jumping area

How comfortable it will be to play on a frame trampoline depends on its size, and more precisely on the diameter of the playing circle. It can be from 100 cm to 450 cm. The larger this value is, the wider the possibilities of a sports projectile. On small models, it will only be possible to jump and fall, several children will fit on medium ones, and on large ones you can really play ball and catch up.

1. One child in the family will have enough trampoline with a diameter of 122-150 cm. This will help to play sports or just have some fun.

2. For two children, it is better to purchase models with an indicator of 244-270 cm. They will not be crowded and they will not collide with their foreheads while jumping.

3. For the whole family to play with adults, spacious models of 330-450 cm are required.Here the range of classes is not limited.

The same rules apply to inflatable trampolines, where in the characteristics it is necessary to look for the parameters of the hopping surface. They may be much smaller than the overall dimensions of the product.

Dimensions of the trampoline

Unlike frame devices, inflatable models take up a lot of space that needs to be considered in a limited space. Some products are 2x2 m and others 8x3 m and more. Produce them quite high (2-3 meters), especially with built-in slides.

1. If the trampoline is placed in the yard of a private house fenced, then it is better to look for parameters length / width / height 3x3x2 m.

2. In the shopping center really place a castle or a hill more: 6x2.5x3 m.

3. In a fully open area or water park, a size of 10x4x3 m will do.

Coating

Indoor models do not require careful selection of the coating material, as they are protected from rain and wind. Street trampolines, inflatable or frame, often spend the night outdoors in the summer and are prone to precipitation and other unpleasant factors.

In this case, it is important to look for a coating material that allows water to pass through the hopping zone so that it does not accumulate there and repels moisture over the springs, which will protect the latter from corrosion. The permatron copes well with the first function, and 500 den fabric with the second PVC.

Maximum load

All types of trampolines have a load limit after which the material may break. It is impossible to sew it, because such seams quickly diverge and are not effective. In order not to spoil the product it is important to correctly calculate the required value for the load. It varies from 50 to 220 kg.

1. One child is enough minimum indicator, where he can use the trampoline and in adolescence.

2. Two children buy a model for 110-130 kg, depending on their build. To play triplets, you need a trampoline for 190 kg.

3. For use by adults and children, or for professional purposes under the development of tricks, purchase inventory for 220 kg of maximum load.

Safety net

All types of trampolines (frame and inflatable) can be equipped with a protective net. It does not allow the user to fly beyond the projectile and gently returns the flyer back. If the child is carried away and poorly co-ordinates his jump, it will not end with a bruise or a fracture.

1. Protective net necessarily needed for very young users (children from 3 to 8 years). It is difficult for them to calculate the trajectory of the jump and control its implementation, so the net will save from injury, and parents will be able to safely do other things, and not catch their child under the trampoline.

2. More conscious children on a large projectile (330-450 cm) understand that jumps need to be performed closer to the center, and only run along the edge, so here buying a model with a protective net is a personal choice of parents.

3. For shopping centers and kindergartens, the presence of a grid is mandatory, due to safety concerns and responsibility for a large number of children.

Number of springs

In frame types of products, the force of throwing depends on the number of springs attached to the frame and the working canvas. They are from 34 to 108 pieces. The larger this number, the higher the user will be able to fly up.

1. For young children (3-6 years old), a springy action is enough to throw the body 5-10 cm from the surface, which requires 34-54 springs.

2. Older guys (7-12 years old) can buy a trampoline with 64-70 items that will help you to tumble and do simple stunts.

3. For teens and sports fit models on 96-108 springs. So, it turns out to fly up to 100-150 cm.

Protective mats

Although the main load during the jump occurs on the working canvas, if you do not calculate the trajectory, you will land on the spring block. Falling on metal parts is quite dangerous, so manufacturers sew them up with special mats that soften the blow.

1. Young children and professional athletes need to look for mats with parameters of 14-18 mm foam layer or polyethylene foam.

2. For a simple game or pampering enough thickness of polypropylene 10-12 mm.

The number of racks

The safety net fence is attached to additional posts fixed to the supporting legs and towering above the trampoline area. They can be from 4 to 10. The greater the weight and the number of users, the higher the load on the grid, in case of an incorrect collective jump.

1. For the game one child enough 4-6 racks.

2. Ensure reliable retention of two users will be able to product on 8 racks.

3. To jump a whole group of children (3-5 people) we need trampolines for 10 racks.

Metal frame thickness

Frame models are stretched on a metal frame. Despite the prescribed parameters of the maximum load, the product can be deformed even while maintaining the integrity of the working canvas.

1. For a trampoline to serve for a long time under one child, its frame must be bent out of a pipe with a wall of 1.2 mm.

2. For use by two or three children, you must look for a product with a metal thickness of 1.5 mm.

3. In sports models, for an adult user, this value can reach 1.8-2.0 mm.

Presence of a ladder

Choose a model with a ladder or buy it separately depends on the height of the trampoline. The larger it is, the more difficult it will be for a young user to climb on it. But it also affects the growth of the child.

1. For a shopping center, it is always necessary to acquire a ladder, since the age and height of incoming children is diverse.

2. For a child of 120 cm and a street trampoline at 60 cm in height, you can do without a stepped design.

3. It is not required at room variant, where the maximum size reaches 30-40 cm.

4. With models of 80-90 cm and outdoor installation without a ladder is indispensable.

Which trampoline to choose

1. For one child, an apartment is enough a room model with a diameter of 122-140 cm, with a maximum user weight of 70 kg, 40 springs, legs 40 cm high, without a protective net, with a side mat of 8 mm and a frame metal thickness of 1.2 mm.

2. Two or three children in the courtyard of a private house will need a sports projectile with a diameter of 300 mm, with a maximum load of 150 kg, a frame height of 76 cm, a protective net and eight racks, 1.5 mm thick metal, 80 springs, with a polypropylene coating and UV protection. For convenience, you need a ladder.

3. In order to have fun for the whole family, an inventory with a diameter of 427 cm, with a protective net and the presence of 90-100 springs, mat thickness 15 mm, anti-corrosion coating, 10 racks, with a frame material thickness of 1.5 mm, maximum load 190-200 kg is necessary on the trampoline , permatronom on the working area, with a ladder.

4. For the arrangement of the play area of ​​the shopping center, an inflatable trampoline in the form of a playpen or a house, 3x3x2 m in size, with a maximum load of 136 kg is put, which will allow three children to climb and jump at the same time, the size of the hopping zone 165x155 cm and polypropylene coating.

How much is a trampoline

1. The room model is estimated at 3,000–10,000 rubles.

2. Street trampoline for two children bought for 10,000-15,000 rubles.

3. Huge devices for use by adults and children cost 20000-40000 rubles.

4. Inflatable trampolines are sold at a price of 16000-46000 rubles.