Is Your Trampoline Spring Worn Out? Signs You Must Not Ignore

Rusty Coils Rusty coils are a safety red flag. Replace them before your next bounce session.

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Uneven Bounce It means springs have stretched unevenly and lost their original tension.

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Squeaking Squeaking during every jump signals metal fatigue that worsens with every landing.

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Visible Hooks Bending outward means the spring is no longer securely anchored.

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A Sagging Mat The centre often points directly to weak or broken spring connections.

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Springs should be replaced every 2–3 years, depending on frequency of use.

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