Safety Enclosures
I love the accessories that are available for trampolines these days. Can I use them without a safety enclosure?
There are many new and exciting games and accessories for trampolines. However, engaging in any of these activities without a safety enclosure can put players at serious risk of injury.
Do I need a safety enclosure if I put my trampoline in the ground?
When the jumping mat is at ground level, the possible falling distance has decreased. At this level, possible falling distance is the distance between ground level and the highest part of the body at the highest point of the jump. For energetic jumpers that could be a distance of 9-10 feet. Falling on the ground or trampoline frame at that distance can still result in serious injury.
My neighbors had safety nets and theirs just fell apart after barely any use! Should I get one, and how do I make sure that it is going to last?
Do not buy a buy a cheap, ineffective safety enclosure—beware, there are many. To be certain that the trampoline safety enclosure you purchase is engineered for safety and durability, look for the
I know someone who used to have a trampoline without a safety enclosure, and nobody got hurt. So why do I need one?
Many, many people were hurt in the old-school trampoline days – with injuries ranging from mild bruising or scratches to paralysis and even death. You were lucky enough not to experience injury, but others weren’t. Consider this illustration: in past decades, plenty of people drove around without seatbelts and were never injured, but any sensible person today knows that it just takes one accident to make wearing that seatbelt worth while. The same is true for trampoline enclosures. In that instance that you or your child is falling toward the edge, you’ll be happy that you made the choice to install a quality trampoline safety net.
Do trampoline safety nets give kids a false sense of security?
Trampoline safety nets are not a replacement for safety rules and adult supervision.
Are trampoline safety nets really necessary?
If you want to protect your jumpers from fall-off injuries, there is no better protection than a well constructed safety enclosure.
What is a trampoline safety enclosure?
A trampoline safety enclosure (also called a trampoline safety net) is a net designed to prevent jumpers from falling off.
Are trampoline safety enclosures recommended for use with backyard trampolines?
Absolutely. According to a landmark study done in New Zealand, 80% of all trampoline injuries that were severe enough to cause a hospital stay were related to "fall off" accidents. Trampoline safety enclosures are such an important innovation that the CPSC now recommends their use, saying that "Trampoline enclosures can help prevent injuries from falls from trampolines."
