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We tested interesting factors, bounce, durability, ease of assembly, aesthetics and safety features

It is undeniable: children and young hearts cannot resist the fun of jumping on a trampoline. They are great for moving children and making them feel tired, so trampolines are definitely the most popular gardening equipment you can invest in.

Understandably, some people are cautious about trampolines for safety reasons, but now many people are equipped with many amazing features to help ensure the safety of trampolines. From non-zip nets to nets in jump zones, trampoline manufacturers have many clever ways to make jumping as safe as possible.

Are you ready to shop? Our best purchase right now is the Akrobat track rectangular 10x6 foot trampoline (£639.99, Tptoys.com)

When choosing a trampoline, it is wise to consider the size and shape of the trampoline and garden. The rectangle is great for placing at the end of the garden and provides the best space for those who want to master serious skills, while the oval is also great for putting away without causing too much embarrassment. Round trampolines are often the easiest to buy-in the warmer months, trying to find a trampoline in a store is no joke.

Make sure to measure the space according to the size of the trampoline. It is easy to underestimate the size of some of these trampolines. See how high the trampoline you choose-some are spectacular-but all trampolines should have one-even if you choose the underground option.

In our test, 11 children bounced for hours, hours, and hours to find the best trampoline. In our testing process, we looked at interesting factors, bounce quality, durability, their assembly difficulty, aesthetics and safety features.

The best-looking trampoline we tested may be this rectangular trampoline from Akrobat. The 10 ft x 6 ft jump zone is ample space to try and master skills. The track has a specially designed spring system that claims to provide durable, quiet operation and strong rebound. Of course, the spring does not even have the slightest squeak, and it bounces very well. Even adult testers commented on its flexibility. The spring pad feels very good, and the black design looks smart.

This trampoline comes with a ladder-this is one of the few ladders we have tested. It also has some very good guarantees-a lifetime warranty on the frame, a 10-year warranty on the springs, and two to three years on all other parts. Setting up this trampoline is the work of two people, but it has a clicking frame, so it is relatively fast. However, it is not equipped with spring-loaded tools, you definitely need one to assemble it together. In general, although this trampoline is expensive, it performs well under all our standards.

Our mini tester is crazy about this toddler trampoline. It is compact enough to fit inside, but also durable enough to fit outside. This trampoline has some good thoughts. The handle has a padded foam armrest, which is perfect for keeping our bodyguards relatively straight and narrow, and there are rubber plugs on the legs to prevent the trampoline from damaging the floor. For children, the quality of the bounce is exciting, but not excessive. This is also a simple structure, and it takes about 30 minutes for one person to complete the assembly. This is a great trampoline that is very suitable for children to wear, suitable for children over 12 months.

This trampoline achieved high scores in all test areas. Its jumping ability is very good, it is one of the strongest we have tested, the rectangle is very suitable for trying new techniques, and the jumping area is also very spacious. All the young testers who have tried it are full of praise for it. The cushion is well padded and widened to increase safety, and the safety shell is zipperless, so there is no need to remind children to zip the zipper 100 times a day. Moreover, although the trampoline is large, it is all black, so compared with other trampolines, it will not affect the garden too much. The frame is made of galvanized steel and coated, so it feels like it can last a long time. The entire trampoline has a two-year warranty, which is generous. It does take a while to assemble, and although it is very durable, there are many bolts to hold it together. Fortunately, it is so good that you don't want to remove it anytime soon.

The oval shape of this trampoline means that there are multiple jumping zones and you will not automatically bounce back to the middle. We really like this feature because it feels safer to wear multiple jumpers at once. This trampoline has a weight limit of 23 stones, so it is suitable for the whole family to enjoy (but may not be a one-time use). The frame is powder-coated to extend the lifespan, and the black finish is also better. We also like that the spring is located on the outside of the housing to minimize the risk of accidents, and the sturdy L-shaped zipper makes it easy to get in and out. This trampoline is also equipped with a decent ladder. This is one of the more complicated trampolines to assemble, but you can pay extra for the installation service, which makes the whole process very easy! This can be reserved now.

This trampoline is designed with small jumpers in mind. It has a low-height frame, so it is easy to climb independently, the shell is a zipperless igloo style, and the jumper can be easily climbed over. Bounce is gentle-perfect for those who are just starting their trampoline career. We were impressed by the quality of this trampoline-it was as good as the best quality large trampoline we have tried. However, putting it together was a not-so-pleasant experience-there were a lot of nets to be threaded, so it took about two hours for two adults to put it in place. We really like the interesting design on the jumping mat, which we use to play games when the testers jump. This trampoline is suitable for more than three years, with a maximum weight limit of 50 kg.

When we put all the trampolines together, children seemed to flock to it, so it definitely met their requirements. Compared to others we have tried, the bounce is mild, but we found it to be a good thing for inexperienced bouncers in our test queue. The curved shell allows extra jumping space, and it definitely makes the trampoline feel larger than its already large 8 foot diameter. This is a fairly complex construction and requires a lot of screws. The recommended maximum weight limit for this trampoline is 13 stones, so it is only suitable for one adult at a time. Although the frame is not the strongest of all the products we have tried, it comes with a five-year warranty, while the bed and cushions come with a two-year warranty. Book now for restocking on June 14.

There is no mess in this huge 10-foot trampoline. It looked spectacular, but our testers were very excited to give it a try. Putting it together is not that exciting-it is no easy task, we spent three hours. The octagonal shape provides a good vertical rebound throughout the jump zone, but it does not feel out of control. Older jumpers especially like that the safety fence has an "igloo" door that you can climb over, without the need for parents to remind younger jumpers to continue to zip up the tent. Mini testers like to climb in and out of tunnels. The net is inside the spring and the cushion, keeping the jumper away from the spring.

The legs are bent outwards at an angle, which does not help in terms of taking up space, but this design is to provide stability on uneven ground. This trampoline feels very high-quality-the frame is coated to prevent rust and provides a 10-year guarantee against rust and malfunctions. The price of this trampoline is very high, but in our tests, it is highly rated in terms of fun, durability and safety. This one was also restocked in June.

Of course, this 10-foot trampoline will have an impact on your garden, but in terms of its size, you get a very nice jumping area. Its structure feels very strong, but it is actually the easiest to assemble of all trampolines we have tried. The galvanized steel frame is painted black to make it look more attractive, while the net feels very strong. We rate it as a medium rebound-this is suitable for our mid-sized testers. The maximum weight is limited to 18 stone (120 kg), so it is suitable for accommodating two fairly light adults at the same time, and the frame comes with a two-year warranty. We think this is a mid-range trampoline at a very reasonable price and a good family choice. If pink is not your thing, then it also has green and black.

The Akrobat trampoline has been very well tested according to all our standards: it is very fun, easy to assemble and feels high quality and durable-and it comes with a ladder. However, if you are looking for something more affordable, Salta is a great mid-range option that feels durable.

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