How to choose a trampoline for home and summer cottages

You can always have a great time at the dacha and the personal plot. To take a break from work in the garden beds and the bustle of the city has become even more fun, we recommend buying a trampoline. We will help you make the right choice of this item, simply adored by children..

The trampoline, in fact, is not just an entertainment complex. It is also an exercise machine that brings health benefits:

• Trains the vestibular apparatus. This is especially true for those who are seasick in transport or on a swing;
• Strengthens the musculoskeletal system, helps develop muscles, prevents the development of scoliosis;
• Keeps the cardiovascular system in good shape, improves blood circulation.

In general, a trampoline is an excellent warm-up, an alternative to gymnastic exercises. And in children, “jumping” on the trampoline also improves appetite. It is contraindicated for those who have problems with the spine and joints..

This is not to say that trampolines are initially divided into street and indoor. The difference here is, by and large, solely in size. You cannot put a trampoline for adults in a room with a ceiling no higher than three meters, these are mini-models designed for weight up to 60 kilograms, sometimes less. A room trampoline in the summer can be taken out into the yard, so there is not much difference between them.

The two main types of trampolines you need to know about are:

• Inflatable, no frame;
• Wireframe.

In turn, frame trampolines are divided into:

• No mesh;
• With mesh in front of the fixing posts;
• Mesh behind the uprights.

Important! The safest are trampolines with a net, which is located in front of the vertical posts, because they can also be hit.

Important! Modern models have a protective mesh at the bottom, it goes down from the frame to the ground. The lower net is needed so that the child cannot get under the jumping platform, when someone uses the trampoline, this is dangerous!

Inflatable trampolines can look very different. These are castles, houses, cars, and dragons. Often, a trampoline becomes part of an entertainment complex along with a slide and a small pool. It’s not a bad option, but it’s for children. Moreover, to have fun on a trampoline in the form of a fabulous train, for example, children will be a maximum of up to 10 years old, then they will say that this is for kids.

Advantages of inflatable trampolines – easy to move, take up a minimum of space during storage and transportation, no assembly is needed – just inflate with a pump. But on the street they should be used with care, only on a soft mat, so as not to damage them on asphalt and stones.

Frame trampolines are a jumping canvas stretched over a frame with springs. The whole structure stands on regular or W-shaped legs.

Sports trampolines designed for fitness activities stand out. They have a special handle that allows you to do various exercises.

When choosing a trampoline, first decide who it is for. Exclusively for toddlers? Choose the inflatable option, bright, colorful, safe. Do you want to jump on your own or do you have teenage children? Then you need a roomy frame version that can withstand a weight of over 100 kg with a tent diameter of about 2.5–3 m. The price will depend on the size of the trampoline, its safety and manufacturer. On average, it can vary from 2 to 20 thousand rubles.

In addition, the frame trampoline must be stable, the fabric must be strong and not afraid of the sun’s rays, the springs must be reliable, with mandatory protection in the form of a tension mat. If the trampoline is high enough, a ladder is required.