Springfree™ Trampoline IS statistically proven to be the world’s safest trampoline.
Springfree™ Trampoline IS statistically proven to be the world’s safest trampoline. The Springfree™ Trampoline is not just 1% or 2% safer – independent laboratory testing shows our design eliminates the causes of 83% of trampoline injuries. All other trampolines sold in the market place are inherently more dangerous by design – despite the overlay of attempted safety accessories, including impact attenuation padding and rigid enclosures.
Quoted data is sourced from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NIESS) and to compare recent trampoline injury demographics and injury characteristics with those previously published for 1990 - 1995 using the same data source.
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PROVEN DATA
FACT 1 - Australian Standards Are not mandatory
As of 1 May 2007, Springfree is the ONLY trampoline guaranteed to adhere to the Australian Standards. Many trampolines sold in Australia actually do not comply with the Australian Standard (AS4989 - Trampolines - Safety Aspects). The Australian Standard is voluntary, so for your family's peace of mind it is important to confirm your purchase does meet this important safety standard. To confirm, please contact www.kidsafe.com.au who will be able to advise further.
FACT 2 - SPRINGFREE REMOVES THE RISK OF EQUIPMENT INDUCED INJURY
By removing the springs and frame from the same plane as the jumping surface and adding a flexible enclosure, Springfree™ Trampoline has eliminated the impact areas that cause 83% of all trampoline injuries. The remaining 17% of recorded trampoline injuries requiring hospitalisation are caused by jumper collision. This means Springfree™ Trampoline has effectively removed the risk of equipment induced injury.
Table 1: 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% |
FACT 3 - statistics estimate old style trampolines injure more than 60,000 aussie kids each year
Industry Standard impact ratings for trampoline based impacts (Head Injury Criterion - HIC) calculate that if a child's head falls from 1.5m on to a traditional trampoline with perimeter frame there is a ~99% chance of injury. This rating is calculated AFTER the addition of rigid jumping enclosures and basic safety pads. These "safety features" do not change this statisically derived injury rating. In Australia, 6000 children are hospitalised after traditional trampoline injuries each year. Recent studies suggest these hospitalizations represent only ~10% of all injuries caused – suggesting more than 60,000 Australian children are injured on old style trampolines each year. Yikes!
FACT 4 - springfree offers a 99% chance of "no injury"
Applying the same test regime to the Springfree™ Trampoline results in a statistically derived risk assement showing there is a ~99% chance of NO injury in these areas (springs and frame) using the Springfree™ Trampoline.
Downloads
Springfree™ Trampoline Whitepaper - detailed research on trampoline injury statistics
Traditional Trampoline Pad Report - this report from the University of Technology in Sydney shows trampoline padding delivers grossly inadequate impact protection
Impact of New Trampoline Standards - detailed information on updated Australian Trampoline Standard, introduced late 2006.
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
- ASTM F08.13
- QISU 1998-99 0-14 Injury statistics and Injury Bulletin, No. 58, Mar 2000
- British Journal of Sports Medicine: 40:984–987, doi:10.1136/bjsm.2006.029009,Trampoline Injuries, Sep 2006
- Emergency Department Visits for Pediatric Trampoline-related Injuries: An Update. James G. Linakis, PhD, MD; Michael J Mello, MD, MPH; Jason Machan, PhD. Siraj Amanullah, MD, MPH. Lynne M. Palmisciano, MD
