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Never Take Your Trampoline Mat For Granted
- It's The Heart Of Your Trampoline

The mat of your trampoline is the central part that people bounce up and down on - these are also often referred to as trampoline beds. Any owner of a trampoline will tell you that sooner or later you're going to have to replace the mat or bed for your trampoline. Simple wear and tear makes this a fact of life for all trampoline owners - which is perfectly normal under the circumstances. A trampoline mat is just a sheet of reinforced stitched fabric and over time the stitches weaken and the mat becomes unsafe. When the time does come to replace your mat there are several online resources available to help you with information on how to purchase a new one.

The first sign that a mat needs to be replaced is the presence of any holes in the mat itself or any weakness or tears in the stitching at the edge of the mat near the safety clips.

Trampoline companies offer different varieties of mats in any shape or size. They offer replacement mats to fit all brands of trampolines including extremely popular brands such as JumpKing and Hedstrom. By visiting their website and clicking on the 'mats' link, you will be taken to a page that provides a good description of their mats, along with a picture of each, and even information to let you know what mat and spring size you'll need in relation to your frame size. They really do have a lot of sizes and styles to choose from. You can check out their website where they offer great value for money.

One useful addition to trampoline mats is a "target" - a separate one or one that has been stitched directly to the mat itself. This "target" is basically a crosshair on the centre of the trampoline and allows the jumper to stay centred on the trampoline whilst still having fun. The centre of the trampoline is obviously the safest part to bounce on and the least likely to cause any form of injury.

A major consideration when buying a trampoline mat is the warranty on the mat itself. There's very little point in buying a replacement mat at a massive discount if it has a 90 day warranty. Some online stores are offering warranties of up to 5 years - you should expect something in the same range. A cheap, low quality mat is also more likely to fail when you least want it to - don't risk your personal safety for the sake of a few bucks extra.

You can of course always aim to reduce the wear and tear on your trampoline mat which in turn means not having to replace it so often. How? Protect it from the elements. Ultra-violent radiation, sunlight, rain and extremes of temperature can all have a really negative effect on the fabric of the trampoline mat. This damage will build up over time and can happen faster than you might imagine. When your trampoline is not in use keep it covered - you could always convert it to a tent when it's not in use too. This would serve the same purpose as covering it with a tarp.

Take care of your mat and it will take care of you. Just make sure to replace your mat in good time.