Are you thinking about setting up a full sized trampoline in your yard? Are your kids giddy with excitement just from looking at the catalog pictures of how high up in the air they're going to be able to bounce? Trampolines are simple structures yet they can provide many hours of physical exercise and fun for both the young, and the young at heart. The most important thing to remember when you're shopping around for trampolines is that you have to keep them safe for all ages. That's why it's essential to be aware of the trampoline accessories that can be added on after installation to enhance safety during use.
We've all heard about (or seen) scary accidents that can happen when too many people are on a trampoline at once, or when kids try to use the trampoline parts in ways for which they were not intended. If you see your kids dragging the trampoline over to the tree house so they can see how high they bounce when jumping out of it, you probably know you're going to have a problem. But some of the most likely injuries occur during simple tasks, like getting on and off the structure.
Many trampolines can be several feet off the ground, and it can be dangerous for smaller children and some larger adults to try to climb up and down under their own power. There's also the risk that someone will be trying to climb up at the same time someone is bouncing, which could easily result in little hands and feet getting trampled on. The best way to circumvent this process is by installing a trampoline ladder, which fits over the side just like with an above ground pool. A trampoline ladder makes it much easier to keep only one person on the jumping surface at a time.
There are trampoline ladders that can be purchase to work with any other safety features that you might have already installed on your trampoline, including pads, enclosures, and trampoline parts. In some cases, newer trampolines might already have the ladder parts included, but for older models, it's likely you'll have to buy it separately and install it yourself. Don't be afraid to shop around when looking for ladders and other trampoline accessories. Online outlet stores are often the best place to look for discount prices on top of the line trampoline supplies.