Imagine the fun…being able to jump as high as you like, fall and bounce on your bum without hurting yourself or try out some new gymnastic or dance moves with extra a little extra help. A 12ft trampoline can give you just that! A 12ft trampoline will provide hours of fun for children, teenagers and adults alike, bouncing around in the garden! Not only is a trampoline good fun for all the family, but it is also a great form of exercise that will keep everyone fit.
12ft Trampoline Enclosure
Part of the fun of a 12ft trampoline is bouncing as high as you can, however it is also the biggest danger! Firstly there is the risk of falling off the trampoline as it is difficult to control where you land if you are new to bouncing! There is also the risk of hitting yourself on the metal frame. By using a 12ft trampoline enclosure you make a trampoline a lot safer by enclosing the trampoline in a netted frame which prevents you falling off the trampoline or hitting yourself on the frame. Usually when you are buying a 12ft trampoline the enclosure will either come with it, or be an optional extra, although it is also possible to buy the enclosure at a later stage. We recommend that if you are buying a trampoline which is going to be used by children that you should always buy an enclosure as well.
12ft Trampoline Cover
As a 12ft trampoline is usually going to be outside permanently, even through the winter, it makes sense to buy a cover to keep it clean and dry when it isn’t being used. This will not only ensure that the trampoline is always ready for you to use whenever you want, but will also make it last a lot longer by preventing damage to the springs and padding. As a 12ft trampoline cover will only cost a fraction of the price of the original trampoline it makes sense to buy one to protect your it.
Second Hand 12ft Trampoline
While a new 12ft trampoline can seem quite expensive, there are plenty of second hand trampolines available. Most of the time they will come with a 12ft trampoline cover or 12ft trampoline enclosure as the original owner will have bought the accessories with the trampoline originally.
There are a few things to look out for when buying a second hand 12ft trampoline. The main things being the pads and the springs. If the pads are damaged or missing, they will need replacing in order to make the trampoline safe again. If they have been missing for a while, then it is possible that the springs underneath have been damaged, rusted or even be missing. As the springs are one of the most important parts of any trampoline, we wouldn’t recommend buying a 12ft trampoline with damaged or missing springs.
If you are interested in buying a second hand trampoline, the best places to check are your local newspapers, shopping centre notice boards, or online auction sites such as eBay.