photo courtesy of: Jean-Luc Toilet
It's always important to remember that safety comes first. Whether an adult is using a mini trampoline or a child, you should use trampoline pads.
Some people say that the pad is the most important part of the trampoline, because you'll always want to remember to protect yourself first and foremost. There are many questions you should ask yourself when buying trampoline pads and this will be your guide so you don't forget anything.
1. How thick is the trampoline pad? You need a pad that will absorb shock.
2. How wide are the trampoline pads? They need to cover the correct parts of the rebounder.
3. Does it cover all trampoline parts, including the frame and the springs? If not, it's not the right one for you.
4. Do the trampoline pads fit properly and stay on the frame? They shouldn't fly off from any sort of force including wind, and of course the force of you jumping.
5. If you land on them, what kind of protection will they provide? Trampolines are made with hard parts. Landing face first on the springs or the trampoline frame will be less than a pleasant experience. Trampoline pads will make it much less painful.
6. Are they sturdy and will they last a long time? They do wear out, and it's better to spend more now than to have to replace them every so often.
Good trampoline pads use dense foam to protect you from risk of injury. Though many people think they can get by without using any pads, or by using cheap ones, risk of injury from using any kind of trampoline, including a mini rebounder trampoline is high. Injuries associated with rebounding are no uncommon and safety shouldn't be take lightly.
If you are having trouble trying to figure out where to buy trampoline pads or which trampoline pads to buy, it's always a safe bet to check user ratings on amazon.com. There are many brands and they are all made differently. It's not a good place to skim, and it's important to get quality trampoline pads.
If you are unsure about trampoline safety, pads are a great way to start and I will soon be writing an article on the ins and outs of keeping yourself and your loved ones from rebounder trampoline injuries. Rebounding is a great way to exercise, but like any other form of exercise, you need to remember that exercise can be dangerous and you need to take certain precautions.
Good luck finding the right trampoline pads for your mini trampoline! Remember: safety first and foremost. Once you have that taken care of, rebounding will be a breeze!
