So your kids finally convinced you to purchase a trampoline, and they’re certainly making great use of it. However, worrying about their safety is normal, even if you have a net installed. Thankfully, there are some fun ways to make your trampoline safer with colorful pool noodles. The fun part is, you can also create a color scheme or rainbow on the trampoline. Moreover, your kids might find some excitement in helping you choose the colors.
Trampoline nets prevent kids from falling off the trampoline and hitting the ground. However, the poles that hold the net up can be quite hard and sturdy, and they may hurt your kids if your kids accidentally jump into them. That’s why putting pool noodles on the poles holding up the net is helpful, as they provide an extra layer of cushioning.
The springs that the trampoline attaches to make it bouncy and fun! But those springs are chock full of coils that constantly stretch and close, which can easily pinch and injure someone. Although not very common, coils can even detach and spring out at high speeds toward jumpers. So consider installing pool noodles on these springs to protect jumpers from injury. this is how to make your trampoline safer with colorful pool noodles.
The frame of your trampoline is the circular structure that hosts the coils, and it’s another excellent area to ensure more safety with a pop of color. A trampoline itself is bouncy, but the frame that supports it is rigid, with many hard ends that your kids can easily knock against. So consider making your trampoline safer by adding colorful pool noodles to the frame as well.
If you’re interested in making a rainbow trampoline but don’t know where to find clamp-on pool noodles, FoamNoodles can help you find a colorful assortment in various sizes to fit your needs and make your trampoline as safe as possible.
Yes, they will eventually come undone, even if you use contact cement on the cut (as I did in my beer/baby float). An alternative is to use pipe insulation which comes with a really good adhesive on the cut edge (peel & stick). But then you dont get those cool colors. : )
As long as the center of the pool noodle was big enough to go around the springs, that would work great! The reason I cut them was because there was no way I was going to take each spring off. When we originally set the trampoline up, the springs were a big pain. But if you have to set your trampoline up again anyway, your suggestion sounds like the way to go!
I first have to say, this is not my original idea. I found this idea on Pinterest and decided to try it. I do not know who the credit goes to for this awesome idea. When I click on the picture (on Pinterest) it just takes me to a larger picture, not the site it was posted from. That being said, here is my version. I bought 8 small pool noodles at Dollar General. ($1 each) Next, cut them about the length of the trampoline springs. After that, cut a slit lengthwise in each one. Finally, attach one to each spring around the trampoline. You are done! Less than $10. Less than 10 minutes. (I cut mine with a large kitchen knife and it worked like a charm.) Be careful with whatever method you use to cut them, knives can be dangerous.
Over time, I think they will probably rotate around and then be able to drop off easily. Right now they are pretty snug because they are new. I will put duct tape on them if they start to spin around and fall off. Hopefully they at least last one or two summers….hopefully. I like how fun the colorful noodles make it look! The picture I saw on Pinterest did exacty your idea about alternating colors. It looked very nice! I am partial to anything pink, so I usually cant help myself. Plus, I thought all pink would look nice with our pink supertunias all around our house. I almost went with the multi-color theme, but that pink wouldnt let me do it. Thanks for the comment and suggestions. I will be doing the duct tape if they dont hold up. 🙂
If you’re interested in making a rainbow trampoline but don’t know where to find clamp-on pool noodles, FoamNoodles can help you find a colorful assortment in various sizes to fit your needs and make your trampoline as safe as possible.
So your kids finally convinced you to purchase a trampoline, and they’re certainly making great use of it. However, worrying about their safety is normal, even if you have a net installed. Thankfully, there are some fun ways to make your trampoline safer with colorful pool noodles. The fun part is, you can also create a color scheme or rainbow on the trampoline. Moreover, your kids might find some excitement in helping you choose the colors.
The springs that the trampoline attaches to make it bouncy and fun! But those springs are chock full of coils that constantly stretch and close, which can easily pinch and injure someone. Although not very common, coils can even detach and spring out at high speeds toward jumpers. So consider installing pool noodles on these springs to protect jumpers from injury. this is how to make your trampoline safer with colorful pool noodles.
The frame of your trampoline is the circular structure that hosts the coils, and it’s another excellent area to ensure more safety with a pop of color. A trampoline itself is bouncy, but the frame that supports it is rigid, with many hard ends that your kids can easily knock against. So consider making your trampoline safer by adding colorful pool noodles to the frame as well.
Trampoline nets prevent kids from falling off the trampoline and hitting the ground. However, the poles that hold the net up can be quite hard and sturdy, and they may hurt your kids if your kids accidentally jump into them. That’s why putting pool noodles on the poles holding up the net is helpful, as they provide an extra layer of cushioning.
We have had a trampoline for a few years now and I think we take pretty good care of it. We take it down for the winter, and try to avoid the kids “abusing” it. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same thing for the weather! All it took was a few bad wind storms last year and the poor net and safety pad were trash! I am sure I am not the only one who got pinched by a trampoline spring or two as a kid. It doesn’t feel good! I was hoping to avoid that with my kids. Since I am thrifty, I didn’t want to spend a lot on a replacement. These pool noodles were from the dollar store. I bought 10 but only ended up needing 9. Can’t beat $9! Not to mention, I think it looks fun and brightens up the back yard!
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This isn’t hard, just monotonous. Thankfully I had my husband do it for me and it took him just a few minutes.
There you have it! A bright, cheerful trampoline makeover that will be fun all summer long!
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