Magic Circle Trampolines
& Magic Cages
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Other "Good Quality"
Trampolines
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Discount Trampolines
(such as Wal-Mart & Academy)
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Heavy Duty 14 Gauge Galvanized
Steel to Prevent Rusting
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Usually 14 gauge
some with powder-coat finish
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Often 15 or 16 gauge thin with
powder-coat finish
(thickness of a dime or less!)
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78 Springs on 12’
96 Springs on 13’6”
112 Springs on 16’ octagon
Longer 8 ½ “ Springs with Tapered
Ends Provide a Superior Bounce
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Usually 96 springs on 14’ round
some double-bed have 84-112
springs
some have 8 ½” springs
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Usually 84, 88 or 96 springs
7” springs (shorter & stiffer making
a harder, less springy bounce)
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450 lb. Weight Limit
Designed for Children of ALL Ages!
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Usually 250 lb maximum weight limit
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Often 174, 200 or 225lb. weight
limit
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Individual Pads with High Density
Foam Safely Covering Frame –
Usually Last 3+ Years
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Generally have good quality safety
pads, lasting 2+ years
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Very thin, flimsy pads
often shredding in as little as 8-10
months; provide little protection
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Fully Made in the USA -
Steel, Springs, Mat, Pads,
Foam Poles
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Most are imported entirely
or partially from China
we believe US steel is superior to
steel from China
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Almost all cheaper trampolines are
mass-produced in China
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Steel Poles Supporting Cage Slip
into Sockets Welded Securely to
Trampoline Legs
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Generally attached with U-bolts
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Generally attached with U-bolts
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Our Foam Poles have been
Exposed to the Sun for Over 4
Years without weakening – They
have a Protective Coating Over the
Extruded Foam Providing Extra
Security
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Generally have foam poles that
deteriorate over time – some now
offer sleeves made of outdoor
grade PVC to slide over foam
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Poor quality foam poles –
deteriorate & crumble after short
time in the sun
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Our Unique Cage is Sewn Directly
to the Mat for Absolute Safety –
Tight Weave – Fingers, Buttons,
etc Cannot Become Caught in the
Mesh Causing Injuries. Extremely
Strong Durable Mesh - Same Fiber
as in Jumping Mat – UV Protected
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Usually fish net design (Similar to
Fish Netting Material that has been
Banned in Playpens). Presents
opportunity to climb up cage or
catch fingers, buttons, etc possibly
causing injuries. Usually stands up
to over 100 impacts
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Usually light-weight shade cloth
type material – does not stand up
to many impacts – some rated as
low as 4 impacts!!
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8 ½” Springs Securing our Cage to
the Poles – When a Jumper
Impacts Cage, the Springs Stretch
to Lessen the Impact on the Cage
Material.
5 yr Warranty on Cage Material
1 yr Complete
& 4 yr Pro-rated
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Has strap at top securing cage to
poles – doesn’t flex, therefore puts
stress on cage material.
Also has straps tying bottom of
cage to v-rings at intervals - small
children can slip arm or leg
between cage & mat
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Typically cheap elastic loops held
up by the thin foam poles
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No Straps - Only Durable Springs &
Matt Material
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Top strap & bottom strap tend to
deteriorate – must be replaced
every 2 years – can deteriorate in
as little as one year.
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No Tools Required – Nothing Tied
or Bolted.
Can be easily Disassembled &
Stored Away for Winter
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Tools usually required.
Time-consuming to take apart for
storage
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Magic Circle Trampolines has
Manufactured Trampolines for over
35 Years Without a Law-suit or
Claim
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Most have had lawsuits - Hedstrom
recalled 116,000 trampolines
because of 700 cases of weld
failure!!Jumpking recently recalled
1,000,000 trampolines (Jan/05) –
weld failure with 47 injuries!
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10 Year Warranty on Frame
5 Year Warranty on Mat, Cage, &
Springs (1 Full + 4 Prorated)
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Usually 90 days to 1 year warranty
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