PART 2:
A Dad’s Perspective on……
Choosing the Best Quality Trampoline in the UAE
In Part 1 of this series, I wrote about my struggles accepting that my children wanted a trampoline to jump and play on. Also, how I came to realise that trampoline bouncing could be such a fun, healthy past time for them. And that I should at least properly consider their request. I set about to do some research on how to find the best quality trampoline in the UAE.
I made my list of essential, best quality trampoline features that I needed from a trampoline.
My “Best Quality Trampoline” list consisted of:
- The best trampoline for living conditions in Dubai and UAE
- The best quality trampoline that would last and I could afford
- The absolute safest trampoline
- A trampoline with great bounce performance
The list boiled down to four simple elements; quality, safety, performance and ease. I knew that if I focused on that, I would be able to find the best quality trampoline.
Here’s what I found out:
The Best Quality Trampoline for Living in the UAE.
Living in the UAE comes with its unique set of challenges. Especially when considering outside equipment like a trampoline. The summer season is hot. Actually, for those of you who have experienced a UAE summer, I’m sure you will agree that the word “hot” maybe doesn’t do the summer experience justice!
Anyhow I digress. A trampoline should be build from top quality materials. Otherwise it will degrade in the harsh sun. My friends often retold the story of how year-after-year their bargain trampoline had fallen apart. I didn’t want that to happen.
I wanted a premium trampoline, like the North Trampoline Explorer that was designed to resist the harshest of climates. With an extra thick UV protected pad and a frame with a 3-layered anti-rust protective coating. This would give increased stability and durability.
Ease of Building the Trampoline
I don’t know if you have had the pleasure of putting up a trampoline before. But usually it is not an easy, nor a quick task. So, when I read about the North Trampoline zero-bolt, clip-in assembly system I thought I might have found the premium quality trampoline best holy grail! North Trampolines can be put up and taken down, without even getting a screw driver out of my dad draw!
It’s not something you think about often, having to put up and take down your trampoline. However, this year alone I have had to take down and put up my trampoline quite a few times! When we repainted the house and the scaffolding had to go up. When we decided that taking our trampoline to camp with us in the desert would be fun (I’ll tell you about that another day!). And also when my children “needed” to dress up the trampoline for Halloween and I “had” move it to our front garden area for everyone to see……
I can mount my 14ft x 10ft oval North Trampoline, by myself, in approximately 40 minutes. In the first instance, I observed the installation team when they installed the trampoline on delivery. Then afterwards I refreshed my memory with the assembly videos available on www.jumbfitnessdubai.ae. The only tools needed to do the job is a rubber mallet and a spring-fitting tool (which comes with the trampoline).
For summer storage all I have to do is take down the safety poles, which effortlessly slot out of the pole holder. Remove the safety net, which is easily unzipped from the main body. And finally, fit the protective trampoline cover. To get our North Trampoline summer ready, it took me a total of 15 minutes!
Premium Trampoline Materials
I was looking for a premium quality trampoline. One designed for the best jumper experience. A carefully considered trampoline that met high engineering standards. A quality trampoline that would suit my growing family and last beyond one season.
The high quality, durability and robust qualities of North Trampolines impressed me. The Swedish designed trampolines ticked the boxes in terms of best quality build standards. They provided a thick, UV treated frame pad which minimised deterioration. A heavy-duty frame with a 3 layered anti rust protection, that provides a sturdy, lasting trampoline base. Chormium 6 free springs, are better for the health and safety of anyone who bounces on the trampoline. And also provide superb rebound quality.
The Safest Trampoline
Last, but absolutely not least, I wanted the safest trampoline for my children. Therefore, I needed a quality trampoline with thick padding, a secure netting, no exposed springs and no possibility of being able to fall out of the trampoline. In other words, I was looking for a premium quality trampoline that minimised the risks of jumping on a trampoline.
The North Explorer has patented horizontal protection zippers to avoid any contact with springs. The netting enclosure has a safety belt that direct the jumper safely back to the jumping mat. A self-closing entry, that would not accidentally be left open when someone is jumping. And the zero-gap safety zippers ensure arms and legs don’t get trapped outside the trampoline.
For more information, or to buy a premium quality North Trampoline in the UAE visit www.trampoline.ae