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 Trampoline Safety Nets - The Real Facts Behind Trampoline safety netis one trampoline accessory that you should not be without. These nets let you enjoy your trampoline experience without the fear of gettinginjured. Unfortunately, not everyone agrees that using safety nets is a good idea.Here are some controversies surrounding it.What They DoNets are placed aroundtrampolines. Once put up, they create the image of a playpen enclosure. These nets are intended to prevent accidental falls by users. Theyare therefore especially useful when you have very young or small jumpers.Because they enclose a jumping mat, they also serve as a reminder to users wherethe center of a mat should be.Nets can be used together with safety pads. These pads go around the frame andsprings of atrampoline. They prevent injuries from accidentally hitting the frame orgetting toes and fingers pinched by the springs. Nets can go around the safetypads. Many safety experts suggest though that nets should go around the innerportion of the frame and pads.Another thing to remember is that there are different sizes for safety nets andalthough some manufacturers claim that they have nets that will fit every standardtrampoline design and size you may have to be extra careful with the size you aregetting. You should measure your trampoline and refer back to the netmanufacturer to make sure you have a perfect fit. Check if a company has a goodreturn policy in case your net does not fit.Why Some ObjectWhile some are happy to take advantage of the safety it offers, some individualsare not for it. It is true that they can offer protection to young users. Critics claimthough that they can also create a false sense of security among parents. Indeed,having a reliable net to catch stray jumpers may make some parents less watchful.Experts stress though that accidents other than falls can still happen because of unsupervised trampoline use.Kids have the tendency to behave differently when they know they are not beingwatched over. They can for example get on the trampoline in groups. This can leadto them bumping against each other on air or as they land. Individual users can alsoadditionally engage in advanced jumps or flips that may be dangerous just becausethey think that a net can keep them safe. Experts note that injuries from trampolineuse are usually attributed to causes that are not due to falling from trampolines.In a word, trampoline safety nets can make parents and kids complacent. Thisshould not be the case though. Nets can and does offer protection but no oneshould trust everything to a safety net. Parents should continue to monitor

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