Trampoline Pads

Trampoline pads are essential. A trampoline pad is an integral part of the trampoline’s safety equipment. It is necessary to have pads covering the exposed areas of a trampoline to ensure no or few injuries occur. So, you ask, what exactly is a trampoline safety pad?

Trampoline safety pads are pieces of fabric covering another section of material to provide cushioning or padding for the exposed hard parts of the trampoline. They vary in size, shape, materials, component number and extent of coverage. When you decide to purchase a trampoline, examine the pads closely. Consider how much of an area they cover and look at such things as thickness, material and attachment parts.

First, check to see if the pads are thick or thin. Some manufacturers produce one- inch pads; other companies provide only one-half inch pads. A thicker the pad is one way of ensuring safety. Do not neglect to consider, however, the material of which a company builds safety trampoline pads.

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Select materials for safety pads for trampoline include carpet underlay or foam rubber. Some companies claim their pad for a trampoline consists of high-density foam or material of over one-inch in thickness. Ethafoam, a more durable material, is another option. Fun Spot touts high-density closed-cell foam in their pads. They also produce a budget pad of high durability. These same companies may also make trampoline replacement pads.

Do not ignore the external composition of the trampoline pads. The fabric that covers the pad should be both waterproof and resistant to mildew. Pads should be water resistant, mildew resistant and shape retentive. The stitches must be firm and close as well as tight. They must attach themselves by straps to the outer frame. As a result, the material must have some give but not stretch out of shape. The pads must be firm but not tear easily. Always, check to see if the covering of the pads are strong, long lasting and securely attached to the frame.

Attachments for the frame may be buckles, straps or both. Check to see what option you have and whether the attachments are solid and resistant to rust. If you want to ensure greater safety for your trampoline, buy pads that cover a larger area. You can purchase trampoline spring pads and/or trampoline frame pads. A trampoline frame pad covers the frame but may not provide ample coverage. Cheap trampoline pads may only cover the frame and not the springs or vice versa.

A trampoline pad at discount may also skimp, using staples and not buckles or straps to secure the pad.

A trampoline frame pad or any other type of pad has an expiry date. Even with the best of pads, you will have to purchase a trampoline replacement pad.