How To Make A Trampoline Bouncier – Simple Solutions

One of the most important aspects of any trampoline is its ability to bounce after each jump. As the user continues to jump, the elasticity of the springs decreases. Eventually, the springs become so weak that they lose their ability to bounce. Factors that cause this loss of elasticity include:

• Constant use of trampolines can cause them to lose their bounce over time.
• Overuse may cause the less lose their elasticity.
• Trampolines exceeding their stated weight capacity may cause them to lose elasticity.

If that is your situation let’s see how to make a trampoline bouncier?

There are plenty of ways you can make your trampoline bouncy. In fact, you can make your trampoline bouncier than the time you first bought it. It doesn’t require any rocket science to make a trampoline bouncier. All you need is some tips and tricks without breaking the bank.

Which Trampolines are the Bounciest?

Larger trampolines like the ones that are 15 ft or more in diameter generally create the strongest bounce. They have enough jumping surface to allow stronger bounce. Rectangle shape trampolines are generally stronger and bouncier than other shapes of trampolines. 

More heavy-duty springs will obviously have more tensile force. The more tensile force will convert into more bounce power.

Larger trampolines also have the highest weight capacity. Their high weight limit makes it possible for plus-size or heavyweight people to bounce on trampolines. You can check out our blog on the Best Trampoline for Heavy-Weight Person for more info.

Now, trampolines don’t always have to be large in diameter to be bouncy. A general rule of thumb, rectangle trampolines are always bouncier than other trampoline shapes.

Yes, you can just go for any type of rectangle trampoline, let’s say 8ft, and it will be bouncier than most other trampolines in that size.

It is all because rectangle trampolines have more springs and more focused strength in each corner. It is because rectangle shaped trampolines have springs all around them and there is no gap.

Also, the trampoline mat is fully stretched in a rectangle shaped trampoline. Unlike circular trampolines where the bounce is only at the center, rectangle trampolines have equal bounce power in every corner.

Tips to make your trampoline bouncier

here are the easy and fun ways to make your trampoline bouncier. These tips will also work if you have a mini-trampoline or an exercise rebounder. Some of the tips here might cost a little bit, but we promise they won’t break the bank.

Let’s get started.

• Proper maintenance

It is no surprise that trampoline parts will get worn out from frequent use. Some parts will become lose and will require slight changes or adjustments. These little flaws might cause the trampoline to lose its bounce power.

This is why our first tip is to take regular maintenance checks of your trampoline. This will make sure there is no loss part. This will make your trampoline bouncier and it will ensure your trampoline stays bouncy.

• Replacing old springs

Trampoline bounce power relies mostly on springs. Now obviously, the more you use your trampoline the looser your trampoline springs become. They don’t remain as hard and stretchy as they were before.

By replacing old trampoline spring with new and fresh ones, you can bring the bounce back. In fact, the new springs might make your trampoline bouncier than before. You will be able to restore the bounce like it once had when it was new.

• Getting stronger springs

Just like the previous tip, by replacing older springs with newer and stronger springs, you will be able to increase the bounce in your trampoline. Heavy-duty springs will definitely do the trick here.

Just take a look at the Eurmax Heavy Duty Trampoline Springs. As they are strong and capable of rebounding more weight, they will surely make your trampoline bouncier.

• Adding more springs

If you have room for more springs in your trampoline frame, then you can add more springs. Adding more springs will definitely make your trampoline bouncier. Just make sure you are adding heavy-duty galvanized springs.

• Rearranging the springs

Rearranging the springs is another technique that can make your trampoline bouncier. Actually, it is one of those no-cost methods that are actually effective. Many jumpers have been using this trick for a long time to make their trampoline bouncy without any additional cost.

This rearranging often puts more pressure on one specific place or spring joint. This causes more tension and force on one joint, which will later convert into bounce power.

However, there are specific patterns for spring rearranging. We will now talk about these patterns.

• V Pattern

This is where you take 3 springs and remove the middle one. You use the last 2 springs to connect them and make a V shape. Use the end hooks of the last two springs to connect them to the end place where the middle spring was.

You can also make a titled V shape using only 2 springs. Just take one spring and attach the hook end to another spring’s place. This way you will have two springs in one hook. One is straight and another is tilted, which will represent a V shape.

Continue to rearrange all the springs this way until you get a fool trampoline with this pattern.

• W pattern

This is the same as the V pattern. When you make a V shape with 2 springs (one straight and one crossed), do the same thing to the next spring set, except you mirror the second set. As you continue doing it, all the springs in your trampoline will create a line of W shapes or patterns.

• Cross (X) pattern

The cross pattern is a bit different. It requires you to cross one spring over the other. You will need to take 2 springs and switch their end hook position with one another. This will create a cross or X shape.

The X pattern is more effective than the other patterns. The other patterns do not create as much tension as the X pattern.

There is another variation of the X pattern and that is the double X or double-cross pattern. What you do is you take 4 springs instead of 2 and you criss-cross those springs. This makes even more tension in each joint.

The double-cross pattern is the strongest.

Make sure you have a spring hook tool while you do your work. It is really hard pulling those springs all the time.

• Getting a stronger jump mat

The other thing about the trampoline that provides all the bounce is the trampoline mat. Of course, a trampoline mat also wears out as you use it frequently. Changing the trampoline mat will also make your bounces a lot stronger.

By the way, newer mats are always better. It is because the technology for building these materials is always improving. Newer mats are obviously going to be stronger than older mats. So yes, grab yourself a new trampoline mat as well if you want a bouncy jumping surface.

• More air under the mat

Now we all know that it is the air under the jumping mat that actually helps us bounce on a trampoline. The airflow under the trampoline mat is what helps create the bounce. The bigger the mat is the more air gets trapped under the mat and that air helps create that bounce.

You can dig a small but wide hole under the trampoline mat to increase the amount of air that gets trapped under the mat. Hopefully, that will make your trampoline bouncier.

Why do Trampolines lose their bounciness?

There are many reasons a trampoline could lose its bounciness without falling apart. It is possible that a good quality trampoline has no wearing or tearing but still can’t get enough bounce.

Here are some reasons why a trampoline might lose its bounciness.

• Rusty Springs

Trampoline springs are made of stainless steel and are often told that they are rust-resistant. However, there is no trampoline spring out there that will never wear out. Some springs rust sooner and some take longer, but they all rust or break at some point.

This happens mostly to outdoor trampolines that stay outside in an open environment. They stay in the heat and moisture of cruel environmental forces and slowly lose resistance. And then you get yourself rusty springs.

This could be a good reason for losing the bounciness of a trampoline.

• Too stretched out

From frequent use, the trampoline jumping pad and spring can become stretched out. It is possible that these parts lose their perfect elasticity and become lanky and loose. If you notice that your trampoline is slowly becoming less bouncy, this might be the cause for it.

Exercise trampolines for adults that are used on a continuous basis often face this problem. Even kids trampolines, where kids go for hours of fun, could become weak.

• Weak or broken springs

The springs of a trampoline are the main contributor to the bounce. So if the springs are broken, the game is over. However, from experience, we have seen that springs don’t break together. You will find one or two springs broken out of all of your springs.

This could happen from rusting or passing the weight limits of the trampoline. Every trampoline has a limited capacity and when you pass that weight limit, parts of the trampoline start to break.

Don’t take this lightly. If you find even one of your springs broken, it could most likely mean that all of your springs are at risk. It is better to change your springs as quickly as possible to avoid sports-related injuries.

Trampoline Bounce safety considerations

Till now, we have talked a lot about increasing a trampoline’s bounce. We didn’t say anything about safety issues or risks related to the increased bounciness of a trampoline. Here are some things you should consider before making your trampoline bouncier.

• A Spring Cover

A spring cover is 100% necessary. If you have rearranged or changed patterns of your trampoline’s springs, your trampoline will have more exposed areas. Those exposed areas could potentially be dangerous for you. And of course, there is always that risk of pinching hazard on a trampoline.

You must make sure your springs are covered and all parts are foam-padded completely. This will reduce the chances of injury.

• A Safety Net

If you increase the bounciness of your trampoline, your bounces are going to get higher. You will be reaching high, going over your house roof with the enhanced bounciness. It is recommended to have a safety enclosure around your trampoline.

In this case, you will need long pole safety nets. You don’t want to go bounce off the trampoline safety poles.

• Safe area

This is where trampoline size matters. The larger your trampoline and the bouncier it is, the more chance you have of bouncing off your trampoline area.

Since your trampoline bounce is going to be really high now, you will need even more clear space around your trampoline. For example, you don’t want to get hit or get stuck in a tree while jumping. Also, be careful of trampoline accessories. You don’t want them to get in the way as well.

Check out our detailed blog on Trampoline Injuries and Safety Rules. You will get a much better idea with that blog.

As your trampoline gets more bouncy, you will have to be more careful. Wouldn’t want to stop the fun activity of bouncing high on a trampoline.

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