How To Get Your Trampoline
Ready For Winter
Winterizing Your Trampoline - A Guide From Crazy Ape
Wondering how to keep your trampoline in top condition during the colder months? Whether you're packing it away or leaving it out for some winter fun, it's important to winterize your trampoline properly. In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of preparing your trampoline for winter, while keeping it safe and functional.
Let’s dive into the steps for winterizing your trampoline, ensuring it remains a source of enjoyment year-round—even in the snow!
Why Winterize Your Trampoline?
Winterizing your trampoline ensures it stays in great condition throughout the colder months, helping extend its lifespan. Cold weather, snow, and fluctuating temperatures can cause wear and tear, especially in harsh climates. Some people store their trampolines for the winter, while others leave them out and continue using them.
With Crazy Ape trampolines, you don’t have to pack them away—our trampolines are built to handle even the harshest Canadian winters and will maintain usability in freezing temperatures. In fact, low-temperature use is supported under our warranty, making our trampolines perfect for year-round fun.
Never buy a round trampoline - even if you plan to store it in the winter
Step 1: Clean Your Trampoline
The first step in winterizing your trampoline is to give it a good clean. Whether you're planning to use it all winter or store it away, proper cleaning ensures your trampoline stays in great shape.
- Remove the enclosure: Start by taking off the bottom of the enclosure and strapping it around the top of the trampoline. This keeps it out of the way.
- Use dish soap and water: A solution of dish soap and warm water is perfect for scrubbing the trampoline's edges and surface. Make sure to clean any debris, dirt, or grime.
- Blow away debris: Use a leaf blower to clear off leaves, rocks, and other debris, especially from the spring shields, where debris tends to accumulate.
Note: If you encounter tough grime, use a soft brush and a non-abrasive cleaner—we recommend Pink Solution (available at Costco) as a safe and effective option for cleaning your trampoline’s surface.
Step 2: Decide – Use or Store?
Once your trampoline is clean, it’s time to decide whether to keep it out for winter use or store it away. Both options have their benefits, so let’s explore each one.
By storing your trampoline, you protect it from environmental wear and tear while avoiding regular maintenance during the winter. The box or poly bag your trampoline bed was shipped in can be used for storage during winter months!
Step 3: Managing Snow on Your Trampoline
If you choose to leave your trampoline out, managing snow build-up is essential. Snow, especially wet or packed snow, can put significant stress on the springs and frame. Clearing it off regularly is important for ensuring your trampoline stays safe and usable.
- Use a soft plastic shovel: Always use a soft plastic shovel for removing snow from the trampoline, as metal shovels can scratch or tear the mat. Check for nicks and dents on the shovel before using it.
- Clear snow regularly: Snow is deceptively heavy, and too much of it can stretch the springs or even push the mat down to the ground. One of our dealers let snow pile up to the point where the mat touched the ground, and the trampoline still held up! But for safety and longevity, we recommend keeping the trampoline clear.
TIP: Use a leaf blower for lighter snow: If you’re dealing with a fresh layer of light, fluffy snow, a leaf blower can make quick work of clearing it off. Just lift the edge of the trampoline pad slightly and blow the snow out from underneath. This is an easy, damage-free way to keep your trampoline clear without putting any stress on the mat.
Winter Trampolining – Fun and Functional!
Don’t let the cold keep you from having fun! Using your trampoline in winter can be a blast, especially with a layer of snow that turns it into an entirely new play experience. A few inches of fluffy snow on the trampoline feels like jumping into a soft ball pit, adding extra fun to every bounce.
Additionally, skiers and snowboarders can use their trampolines for winter training. Practicing jumps, spins, and off-axis tricks on a trampoline can help you sharpen your skills, even in the off-season.
Watch Our Podcast Episode On Winterizing Your Trampoline
In the twelfth episode of the "Monkey Business Podcast," we talk about winterizing your trampoline.
in this episode, we're talking about winterizing your trampoline. We’ll discuss how to prepare your trampoline for the colder months, whether to pack it away or leave it out year-round, and the steps involved in cleaning and maintaining it for winter use.
Monkey Business is all about having fun and educating viewers on trampolines and related equipment. We aim to help debunk the myths of the trampoline industry and show you why you should NEVER buy a round trampoline.
Final Thoughts:
Whether you choose to store your trampoline for the winter or keep using it, proper care and maintenance will ensure it lasts for many seasons to come. Cleaning it thoroughly, removing snow regularly, and using the right tools for the job will keep your trampoline in top condition.
Additionally, skiers and snowboarders can use their trampolines for winter training. Practicing jumps, spins, and off-axis tricks on a trampoline can help you sharpen your skills, even in the off-season.
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