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We are thrilled to announce that in a recent test carried out by the People’s Watchdog CHOICE, Springfree Trampoline R54 Compact Round was found to be the safest design and the only trampoline that Choice recommends.

Choice tested 12 trampolines to the Australian Standard (currently voluntary) for safety risks, as well as ease of assembly and jumping performance. It was found to have the most comfortable bounce out of all the 12 models tested.

Springfree Trampoline R54 Compact Round was also judged to be a well-made product with high quality components and manufacturing tolerances and Springfree Trampoline was the only trampoline to fully pass the shock test.

Of the 11 that are not recommended, not only did they fail the shock test but they also posed potential strangulation and/or limb entrapment hazards between the enclosure net and bed and/or frame.

CHOICE is the number one advocate of consumer rights in Australia and the test was conducted by an external laboratory.

Springfree™ Trampoline is the only trampoline design that has effectively removed the four areas that can cause injury:

1) the springs
2) the frame at the jumping surface
3) the risk of falls to the ground
4) the risk of falls into rigid enclosure poles

Snapshot of Choice's findings on the Springfree Trampoline R54 Compact Round.

To read the full report click here.

Channel 10 News – Choice Results

We’ve been waiting to tell you all about this one for a while — it’s been top secret. Today we can finally tell everyone that Springfree Trampoline is the proud recipient of the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval!

When it comes to safety, parents demand the best. PTPA is the only parent-testing program with over 40,000 volunteer parent testers. Springfree Trampoline is honoured to receive the PTPA Seal of Approval as the safest trampoline for your family. We got glowing reviews from our parent testers:

“The kids absolutely adored using it, but my favorite is the fact that there is a net to keep them safe and no exposure to the springs.”

“This what most impressed me: our friends have a trampoline with springs and there is no comparison between theirs and this one. Extremely durable and obviously very well made.”

“Our family can’t say enough about our Springfree Trampoline. It is hard to get the kids to come in at night because they are having so much fun. Springfree offers a safe alternative to most trampolines on the market and our kids LOVE every minute of it (so do I!!)”

“I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a trampoline. We had a play set for 2 years but the kids really got bored of it quickly. I can tell already that the trampoline provides more entertainment for them and friends on the street.”

Springfree Trampoline is also the recipient of the 2010 Product of the Year Award (children’s products) in both Canada and the US and the 2010 NAPPA Gold Award for children’s products. To learn more about Springfree Trampoline’s award-winning design, visit our Awards page.

We’re off to have a jump to celebrate!

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This past Monday we came across an article by Molly Snyder of OnMilwaukee.com regarding trampoline safety. The article concluded,

“Life is dangerous. Trampolines, with rules, are not. Let’s let kids have fun.”

At Springfree Trampoline we believe that spring-based trampolines are an outdated, unnecessary danger. Approximately 100,000 kids are sent to hospitals in North America every year due to injury on spring-based trampolines. We aren’t talking cuts and scrapes – we’re talking broken bones and concussions.

We hear it every day – they can’t be THAT bad? Well, let’s play a game of True or False…

1. Spring-based trampolines can’t be that unsafe if stores have been selling them for years.

False: Currently there are few mandatory trampoline standards. This means manufacturers have no obligation to ensure minimum levels of quality and safety.

2.You have to have a net around it for one thing. That’s the most important feature.

False: While having a trampoline net is important, the net alone is not enough. The enclosures that come with most spring-based trampolines are not made to last and give you a false sense of security. They are held on with large steel poles that drop you right down onto metal springs – not the safety net you were looking for.

3. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that trampolines should never be used in homes, yards or playgrounds.

True: The AAP has a strong stance against spring-based trampolines, and for good reason. Springfree Trampoline is the only trampoline to remove the areas that cause injury – the springs, the hard metal frame at the jumping surface and the risk of falling off. We’re not just trying to sell trampolines – we’re trying to reduce the amount of injuries caused by a popular backyard toy. Part of that effort is working to educate major organizations, like the AAP, about the potential of an alternative design.

Lets go back and review that conclusion…

“Life is dangerous. Trampolines, with rules, are not. Let’s let kids have fun.”

Following the jumping rules doesn’t prevent fun – it prevents injuries. As the world’s safest trampoline we are the first to admit that rules are important when jumping on any trampoline. Our jumper rules are always encouraged and available on our trampoline safety page.

But jumper rules aren’t enough. Springfree Trampoline inventor, Dr. Keith Alexander, said it best:

“Trampolines give you this great bouncing surface that kids want to jump on, but then you surround it with big bars of steel and springs and holes – and it’s the kid’s fault if they hurt themselves.”

With the world’s safest trampoline, there’s no need to worry.

If you want to read more on independent trampoline safety research, visit our library. Leave your comments below and let us know what you think!

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Springfree™ Trampoline is the safest recreational trampoline option currently available, so it’s only natural we were curious about the safety of trampoline parks.

Trampoline parks are public recreational facilities featuring wall-to-wall trampolines stitched together like a giant checkerboard.

We posed the following question to our Facebook community:

“Given the health benefits and the fun of jumping versus the safety concerns, would you let your child jump at a trampoline park?”

The topics of discussion varied. Many discussed the need for more parental and professional supervision and the implementation of age restrictions. Some community members discussed how much fun they had at trampoline parks and the exercise benefits they gained.

Approximately 50 parks operate in the US today and parks are opening up in other countries. Trampoline parks typically charge $8 to $14 per hour for each jumper. With revenues approaching $100 million, trampoline parks are gaining attention.

Unlike amusement parks, trampoline parks are not yet regulated by any state or federal agencies in the US. Earlier this summer, a trampoline park in Illinois gained notoriety when 16 ambulances were dispatched in a matter months to respond to jumper injuries.

Trampoline park owners maintain their facilities are a safe and fun venue for children and adults to get exercise. Some parks have even installed cameras to monitor the jumpers and have created jumping areas restricted to smaller children to ensure safety.

Springfree Trampoline has compiled tips for safe jumping, whether you are jumping at a trampoline park or in your backyard:
1. One at a time please – Multiple jumpers increase the risk of injury from collision. Statistics show that with more than one user at a time, the smaller/lighter of the two is almost always the one sustaining an injury.
2. Don’t flip out – Untrained jumpers run the risk of landing awkwardly.
3. Avoid roughhousing – Some kids love to play rough and tumble, but this type of behavior can result in injury.
4. Keep it clean – Trampolines should be void of foreign objects. Any new object introduced to the trampoline is another potential “hard surface” that can result in injury.
5. Stand watch – Keep an eye on children and inexperienced jumpers while they are on the trampoline.
6. Steer clear – Do not allow children underneath the trampoline while someone is jumping.
7. Stay in control – Stay in the center of the trampoline. If you deviate during jumping, stop and move back to the center.
8. Talk it out– Discuss the importance of trampoline safety with your kids, and tell them about the risks of not using it properly.

With the right equipment and proper supervision, jumping can be a safe and fun activity enjoyed by kids of all ages!

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It was an early morning (evening? it was still dark outside!) but the Springfree Trampoline team was up for the challenge!

In case you missed it, we were included in a feature on the dangers of spring-based trampolines. Want to watch the clip? Click here to see Springfree Trampoline recommended as the safest trampoline!

Our product manager, Norm, and our warehouse manager, Kerry, were in the plaza at 3am to set up before the show. In fact, they are kind of office celebrities now – they actually made it on TV!

Segments like this mean a lot to us. It took over 14 years to design Springfree Trampoline with one goal in mind – keeping kids safe. With over 100,000 kids sent to hospital every year due to spring-based trampoline injury, we are proud to be the only safe choice for your backyard.

Now the fun part – here are a few behind the scenes shots!

We brought our 10ft. trampoline to the plaza and set up very very early in the morning.

Emma Watson from Harry Potter was on the same day as us! Is there a spell for jumping?

Just about to go live!

Happy Bouncing

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This morning the Today Show and consumer correspondent, Janice Lieberman, featured a report on the dangers of backyard trampolines – and Springfree Trampoline was recommended as the safer choice. Watch the clip below!

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The statistics are scary. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 100,000 children are sent to hospital every year due to trampoline-related injury.

“A trampoline that is doing everything right, a safer version…Springfree Trampoline” – Savannah Guthrie, Today Show co-host and chief legal analyst

Years of research have gone into Springfree Trampoline’s design and we are proud to be the only trampoline to eliminate the areas that cause injury on spring-based trampolines. No frame, no springs and you can’t fall off – we really are the world’s safest trampoline!

What a morning! Thank you to everyone who watched and commented!

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Springfree™ Trampoline is the proud recipient of a Silver International Design Excellence Award (IDEA®) from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).

This year featured a record number of entries, over 2000 from 39 countries. Winners include Microsoft, Samsung of South Korea, Belkin and GE Healthcare. We are honored to be in such great company.

Winners will be put on permanent display at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan to tell the story of American innovation. That’s right, our trampoline will be on display in a museum! How classy is that?

For more information, visit the IDSA website. To learn more about Springfree Trampoline’s award-winning design, visit www.springfreetrampoline.com/awards.

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This week on the Springfree Trampoline Facebook Page we’ve been discussing product sustainability and how much it matters to you as a customer:

“Yes, we always think about long term in all of our purchases!” — Amanda

“I do. Just watch any video about landfills and the garbage in the ocean and how can you not think like that? When we are done with something we consign or donate it whenever possible.” — Shannon

“Yes always. Safety and durability.” — Cristina

One Springfree™ Trampoline dealer is approaching sustainability in new ways. Tracie, an employee at Kids Gotta Play in Michigan, has discovered a clever way to reuse damaged trampoline parts. She makes bags of all types – purses, makeup bags and messenger bags – using the strong mat material. The yellow lines that mark the SoftEdge™ are used as a handle to give the bags a pop of colour!

Isn’t this a great idea?! Check out Tracie’s website, Radical Recycks.

Here are some of the other ways Springfree™Trampoline ensures quality and durability:

• Every frame on a Springfree™ Trampoline is hand welded. A Springfree factory employee inspects frame pieces to ensure that every surface is covered.

• The weave of the Springfree Trampoline mat is unlike any other trampoline on the market. If you get a hole in your mat, the hole won’t continue to rip. This reduces the need for replacements mats.

• From each batch of trampolines manufactured, one is always assembled and tested. Every assembled trampoline is tested to hold up to the hundreds of hours of fun for the happy jumpers.

How well has your Springfree stood against the test of time? We’d love to hear back!

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Imagine waking up in the morning and finding your trampoline in the neighbors lawn. A little embarrassing – not to mention dangerous. In a storm, trampolines act like a sail on a sail boat; wind can pick up the flat horizontal surface of the mat and carry it away. Sometimes much further than you’d think:

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The Springfree Trampoline design team is continuously looking for ways to keep your family safe – and we’re really proud to announce our newest accessory: The Springfree Trampoline Ground Anchor.

The Springfree Trampoline Ground Anchor is designed specifically for the Springfree Trampoline frame and will keep your trampoline safely and securely on the ground.

To learn more or to purchase your Springfree Trampoline Ground Anchor, visit www.springfreetrampoline.com/accessories or www.springfreetrampoline.ca/accessories.

*Only available in North America – Spring 2011

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