Every part of the trampoline has a role to play. Even a simple thing as the mat needs to be perfect for proper trampoline jumping. And all the components are tailored to fit together. So why is my new trampoline mat loose? Many people have found themselves asking the same question.
If you found your trampoline mat to be loose, several factors might’ve caused this, which we’ll be discussing below.
Find Out Why the Mat Is Loose
The trampoline mat is attached to the trampoline frame with ropes. There are a couple of things that can loosen the mat.
- Torn Mat Fabric
While trampoline mats are made from extremely durable material, after constant and too long use, it’s bound to break apart. This shouldn’t happen to a new mat.
Only if the total weight on the mat than can it handle, the weakest part i.e. the mat-frame joint receive the whole pressure. And that is enough to damage a brand-new trampoline mat.
And once a piece of the joint gets loose, the mat becomes imbalanced. The first looseness will show up near the torn-up fabric. Slowly, the mat will disconnect from the joint.
- Bent Trampoline Frame
Another important part of a trampoline is the frame. It’s mostly made of carbon steel or high-strength iron. It’s made to resist torsion forces so it shouldn’t become bent.
However, if more users are bouncing on the trampoline than it was supposed to handle, the frame will give up. And once the frame gives up, at any point of the circular or rectangular frame, a bent spot will show up (if the frame is made from high-quality steel). Low-quality frames will see multiple bends.
If the frame gets bent, the mat doesn’t stay as straight as we hope it to be. You’ll see a loose mat near the bent area.
- Disconnected or Damaged Springs
This is the least expected reason behind a loose mat, especially if it’s new. The springs used to connect the mat to the frame are extremely durable. And since they are small and separate, even if one spring gets loose or dysfunctions, it doesn’t affect the whole mat.
If it’s loose from the get-go, it’s a manufacturing fault. Contact the company to replace it. However, if the mat gets loose after a few days, then it needs your attention.
If you’re not careful, you might end up with more than one loose or bad spring. It needs more than 3-4 loose joints before you can see a loose mat.
Fixing the Loose Mat
Now that you know the plausible reasons for your loose mat, you can now go on and fix it. Here’s what you can do,
- If the mat loses endurance and starts tearing up in different spots, you need to replace it.
- If the damage to the mat was accidental and not because of poor durability, then a simple patching up will do the job.
- Find a technician to fix the bent frame.
- Reconnect a disconnected spring or replace a bad spring right away so that the adjacent springs do not need to feel the extra pressure
Final Words
If you’re worried and asking yourself why is my new trampoline mat loose, you now know the answer. It’s not much trouble if you can sort it with the company you bought it from. But if it’s something caused by you, you have nothing to do except fix it with your own money.
Last Updated on March 10, 2023
