A springless trampoline is exactly what it sounds like -- a trampoline without springs. Instead of holding the mat on a trampoline with springs, a springless trampoline has sturdy elastic bands.

This has many advantages to the consumer, the most important being that one cannot get scraped or pinched by metal coils should they slip while on the trampoline. Another benefit is that the elastic will not rust when left out in the elements, unlike what happens to springs in the rain.

Why Go for a Springless Trampoline?

There are many advantages to getting a springless trampoline, including greater ease of mat replacement, and that the trampoline will not rust or become over-stretched despite frequent use. The elastic bands are usually stronger than metal springs, because there are more of them to support the mat, and they will not become unsprung like metal coils.

How Much Does a Springless Trampoline Cost?

There is very little difference in cost between a springless trampoline and a regular trampoline, although if you are having your trampoline shipped, the springless version can weigh a lot less and thus will be more economical to order online. The framing is slightly different, which meant one couldn't easily just replace the mat to achieve a springless trampoline. However, converters are available, and most accessories are interchangeable, especially if they are the same brand and manufacturer. Other than that, replacement parts are about the same price.

Is a Springless Trampoline Strong?

The simple answer is yes. Made of high-grade elastic, they can provide even more bounce without the bounce back of metal springs. They are less likely to break, and they definitely do not rust. When left out in the elements, the elastic is protected from its natural enemy, the sun, by a wide cushioned band, and therefore, may only wear out in a few years time with heavy use. Unlike metal, which will get wet or damp and rust, the elastic bands are weather resistant when shielded from the sun.

If you buy a top-notch springless trampoline, it will be sewn together nice and strong -- its superior quality can be seen in double stitching and extra thick reinforcement. Unlike springs, springless trampolines do not have metal grommets that can tear away from the mat or squeak like metal against metal springs, so with proper care they can even last longer than those with springs.