Springfree™ Trampoline welcomes the New South Wales Minister for Fair Trade’s review into trampoline safety.

Virginia Judge has ordered a NSW Product Safety Committee review into the safety of backyard trampolines.

The review will consider the nature of the Australian Trampoline standard which is currently voluntary and making safety enclosures a requirement.

An estimated 9 – 16 thousand Australian children are presented to emergency departments annually from trampoline injuries, meaning this inquiry is critical.

At Springfree™ Trampoline we’ve been working tirelessly for 5 years to make backyards safer. Traditional spring-based trampolines cause a staggering number of injuries.

Children are injured falling into the springs and frame of traditional trampolines, or falling off or into rigid enclosure poles – we have removed these elements completely from our design – effectively removing the risk of equipment induced injuries.

Imagine if a major car manufacturer sold a product to which you could directly attribute at least 9,000 injuries per year? It would be banned no questions asked. We hope this is the first step towards creating a formal mandated trampoline standard in Australia – ensuring consumers are protected from unsafe products.

Blogged: Kristen @ Springfree™ Trampoline Australia
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When we talk to new customers about the Springfree™ Trampoline they say, “Ooohh that’s the one with the net around it!”  and yes that is correct. But our FlexiNetTM is completely different from the nets on traditional design trampolines, and it’s important to understand why.

Springfree™ Trampoline’s patented FlexiNet™ enclosure has flexible supports to cushion

Springfree™ Trampoline’s patented FlexiNet™

Springfree™ Trampoline’s patented FlexiNet™

jumpers and prevent falls.  Should a jumper fall sideways, the FlexiNet™ will gently and securely catch them, guiding them back to the centre of the mat. The jumper cannot make contact with the flexi rods meaning no hard impact zones.

Traditional Enclosed Trampolines

A brief description of the nets on traditional trampolines – JUST NOT SAFE.

Don’t get us wrong – we mean this is the nicest way possible but it’s important parents are aware of the potential dangers of trampolines.  With over 200,000 children worldwide admitted to hospital each year for trampoline device related injuries, Springfree™ Trampoline is working hard to reduce injury occurrence.

Traditional enclosures on other model trampolines may stop jumpers falling off, but in doing so, either directs them into rigid steel poles or straight down onto the springs and frame.

An "El-Cheapo Nasty Net"

An "El-Cheapo Nasty Net"

OUCH!!!  Do you have any horror stories of hurting yourself on these types of Trampolines?  Let us know by leaving a comment or posting to our Facebook fan page.

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Luckily the Springfree™ Trampoline was created!

When it comes to your children, you will move heaven and earth for their happiness and well-being.  Yet what many parents fail to realise is that in the backyard, a hidden danger exists that hospitalises and can potentially cause serious injury to children – THE EL CHEAPO!

Traditional old-style trampolines cause a shocking 6,000 admissions to Australian hospitals each year, however International studies show only one in ten trampoline injuries result in a logged hospital visit – so statistically over 60,000 Australian children suffer some type of trampoline induced injury each year , the reasons are highlighted below.

Source: (QLD Injury Survey Unit, in Injury Bulletin #58, March 2000, Hockey, R & Miles, L).

Summary of Trampoline Injury Statistics

Cause Percent
Fall off of trampoline 52%
Fall onto the frame or springs 31%
Hit another child on the trampoline 17%

Springfree™ Trampolines have eliminated these risks associated with device related injuries though our unique and AWARD WINNING DESIGN. To ensure your Childs safety when Jumping there really is only one option – Springfree™ Trampoline.

Check out this hilarious story about a lady in NZ trying to get rid of her ElCheapo Trampoline that caused her a lot of heartache… It’s a very smart and witty story that I promise will make you laugh.

Have you hurt yourself on an old-style trampoline before? Share your story by leaving a comment or posting to our Facebook Fan Page wall.

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