Friday, September 11, 2009

What To Look For In Finding A Trampoline For Sale

By Jerry Smith

Looking for trampolines for sale? More and more families are buying trampolines for their backyard. But how do you know good trampolines for sale when you see one?

Trampolines are a great way to get together with your family. They are also used competitively. And trampoline routines have recently been added as a competitive sport in the Olympics.

You can choose from a wide variety of trampolines for sale. They can be for recreational purposes or for competitive purposes.

You can check out competitive trampolines for sale if you are interested in getting in to the sport. They are very portable as they can be folded up to be brought to competition venues. Its bed is rectangular in shape, about 428 cm by214 cm in size, made of a strong fabric which is not so elastic. The elasticity of the trampoline is dependent on the springs. There are about 110 springs on the trampoline, providing it with enough bounce for the jumper.

It is easy to spot recreational trampolines for sale in the market. Though they are less sturdy than those of competitive trampolines, they come in various shapes and sizes. You can have it circular, rectangular or octagonal. The bed is made of a polypropylene material or of waterproof canvas.

Recreational trampolines have less sturdy strings than the competitive trampolines for sale. There are trampolines that have fiberglass rods instead of springs. These fiberglass rods are said to have lessened the hazards of trampoline accidents.

Speaking of safety on the trampolines, if you plan to check out trampolines for sale, you would have to make sure that you are also checking out for safety.

A significant number of accidents related to trampoline have been documented. These accidents can cause paralysis and sometimes, even death. So it is always good to also check for safety in those trampolines for sale.

There are trampolines for sale that have padding on the steel frame, the springs and the hooks of the trampolines. These hooks and springs can cause lacerations and cuts on the jumper. It can also hurt a lot if you hit yourself on the steel frame of the trampoline. So padding or cushioning on the frame, hooks and springs would make you breathe a little easier when playing on the trampoline.

There are also safety nets for trampolines for sale in the market. This helps stop jumpers from getting catapulted off the trampoline. These trampoline fall accidents may cause head trauma, spinal injuries that could lead to paralysis, broken bones or bone fractures. And the safety net will help stop those accidents from happening.

According to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 246,875 people admitted to emergency rooms at hospitals with trampoline injuries. They also reported that in 1990 to 1999, there have been 11 deaths related to trampoline. So it is always best to check for safety when checking out trampolines for sale.

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