Is Your Trampoline Seeking a Repair?

Due to wear and tear and damage from the harshhave, to the repair shop where they will make a visual
sun rays, trampolines need repair over the course ofinspection and give you a cost estimate.
time. Trampoline repair parts are available at a numberIf your mat has been repaired more than once or has
of dealers in order to maintain the quality and safety ofa hole larger than 1", it may be cheaper to replace the
your trampoline. Trampoline repair parts may includemat.
pads, mats and springs.While replacing a trampoline mat and padding is
UV rays deteriorate the stitching on trampoline mats,recommended (manufacturers recommend every four
causing the fabric to pull away from the v-rings. In thisyears), a trampoline mat patch kit is available at a
case, if the mat's fabric is not compromised, the matfraction of the cost for more frequent repairs. Patches
can be removed and shipped to a trampoline repairare not recommended, however, for holes larger than
shop for restitching. If one of the rings has pulled1" in diameter. As a commercial sewing machine is
completely out, it is important to repair it immediately.needed to sew the heavy canvas of the trampoline
The loss of a v-ring puts added pressure on the othermat, it is recommended that you send your mat to a
rings, and will cause higher repair bills in the long run. Ifrepair shop even for patching.
you think that your mat simply needs repair orAlso available are weather covers to help protect
restitching rather than replacing, clean the mat first andyour trampoline from sun, snow and rain. Anchors will
then ship it, along with any v-rings or tabs you mayhelp protect your trampoline from wind.