Medalist Trampoline -14'
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$799.99
$799.99 - $1,199.99
per item
14 Ft Medalist Trampoline
This is the trampoline we started with back in 1985 and is by far the most popular size we sell. The 14 ft. Medalist trampoline offers the best rebound of any recreational trampoline built and is second to none for durability, warranty and weight limit.
FRAME: 17/8”, 13 GA. Galvanized Steel. (.095 wall, 2.4mm) with 4 swedged joints. 8 total pieces. (4 frame, 4 legs) 400 lbs. single user weight limit.
BED: Top grade polypropylene fabric, vinyl reinforced border which stabilizes the material to eliminate natural motion during use that wears on the stitching. The UV protected thread stops the damaging effects of the sun. Our beds are built to withstand all types of weather and wear, without costly repairs.
SPRINGS: 100 – 8.5 inch galvanized tapered springs with 54 coils per spring. Most other manufacturers are using smaller and fewer springs, elastic type bands or rods.
PAD: Vinyl-coat material with poly mesh on the underside to allow the pad to breath. Full layers of closed cell foam with reinforced seams and quality ties.
WARRANTY: Full 5 years on all parts. (Frame, Pad, Springs, Bed and Stitching) Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship and normal wear. Most all other warranties cover defects only, with a different time period depending on the part.
BED: Top grade polypropylene fabric, vinyl reinforced border which stabilizes the material to eliminate natural motion during use that wears on the stitching. The UV protected thread stops the damaging effects of the sun. Our beds are built to withstand all types of weather and wear, without costly repairs.
SPRINGS: 100 – 8.5 inch galvanized tapered springs with 54 coils per spring. Most other manufacturers are using smaller and fewer springs, elastic type bands or rods.
PAD: Vinyl-coat material with poly mesh on the underside to allow the pad to breath. Full layers of closed cell foam with reinforced seams and quality ties.
WARRANTY: Full 5 years on all parts. (Frame, Pad, Springs, Bed and Stitching) Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship and normal wear. Most all other warranties cover defects only, with a different time period depending on the part.
Why is your so much more expensive?
One of the key things to look for in a trampoline is the quality of the components. See the different to one of the "big box" $400 trampolines on the market:
Frame
Our frame comes as 8 pieces; 4 circular and 4 one-piece "u-shape" legs. It is made of fully galvanized 13-gauge steel here in the USA. Our frame is shipped via freight truck because of how heavy duty it is. This provides a rigid frame that will last for many years and will not flex or shift during use. The big box trampoline frame is comprised of 30 pieces of 16 gauge (much thinner) steel. This is designed so that it can be boxed and shipped in a container that will fit in a small car. Because of the much lighter components this will cause the trampoline to shift and flex during use causing undue wear and tear on the frame.
Jump Surface
The jump surface (where you bounce) is made of high-grade polypropylene, and sewn with a reinforced vinyl hem and 9 rows of stitching. The UV protected thread stops the damaging effects of the sun. Our jump surfaces are built to withstand all types of weather and wear, without costly repairs. The big box jump mats are often the first thing to wear out. They are usually thin with edges that are just folded over and sewn with 4-6 rows of stitching and no reinforcement. The seams usually rip after a season or two of use.
Safety Pad
Our safety pad is made of THICK vinyl coated material. It has multiple layers of closed cell foam in the middle. This closed cell foam will NOT absorb moisture. The underisde of the pad is a poly mesh to allow any moisture to evaporate and prevent rot. The seams are fully reinforced and high quality nylon loops and ties are used to hold the pad to the frame. Our pad is not designed for comfort, but SAFETY, much like a wrestling mat. The big box safety pad is often one layer think and more like a thick blanket. The material is often quick to rot and fall apart.
Springs
Last are the springs. Our trampoline not only has much higher quality springs, but MORE of them. This offers a better bounce, longer life and a much higher jump weight. Our trampoline has double the weight limit. Our springs are a fully galvanized tapered 8" spring with 54 coils per spring. The tapered end helps prevent our springs from stretching and the galvanization prevents corrosion. Our 14' trampoline has 100 springs. The big box trampoline has 84 springs. They use a 5.5" with 27 coils. This results in a sub-par bounce and very low load limits.
Warranty
We are so confident that our trampoline is designed to last that every piece of our trampoline is warrantied for 5 years. In fact, in the 25+ years we have been selling these trampolines we have found that other than a couple replacement pieces, many families keep the trampoline for 15 years or more. The big box trampolines come with 90 day warranty parts and 1 year on frame.
Frame
Our frame comes as 8 pieces; 4 circular and 4 one-piece "u-shape" legs. It is made of fully galvanized 13-gauge steel here in the USA. Our frame is shipped via freight truck because of how heavy duty it is. This provides a rigid frame that will last for many years and will not flex or shift during use. The big box trampoline frame is comprised of 30 pieces of 16 gauge (much thinner) steel. This is designed so that it can be boxed and shipped in a container that will fit in a small car. Because of the much lighter components this will cause the trampoline to shift and flex during use causing undue wear and tear on the frame.
Jump Surface
The jump surface (where you bounce) is made of high-grade polypropylene, and sewn with a reinforced vinyl hem and 9 rows of stitching. The UV protected thread stops the damaging effects of the sun. Our jump surfaces are built to withstand all types of weather and wear, without costly repairs. The big box jump mats are often the first thing to wear out. They are usually thin with edges that are just folded over and sewn with 4-6 rows of stitching and no reinforcement. The seams usually rip after a season or two of use.
Safety Pad
Our safety pad is made of THICK vinyl coated material. It has multiple layers of closed cell foam in the middle. This closed cell foam will NOT absorb moisture. The underisde of the pad is a poly mesh to allow any moisture to evaporate and prevent rot. The seams are fully reinforced and high quality nylon loops and ties are used to hold the pad to the frame. Our pad is not designed for comfort, but SAFETY, much like a wrestling mat. The big box safety pad is often one layer think and more like a thick blanket. The material is often quick to rot and fall apart.
Springs
Last are the springs. Our trampoline not only has much higher quality springs, but MORE of them. This offers a better bounce, longer life and a much higher jump weight. Our trampoline has double the weight limit. Our springs are a fully galvanized tapered 8" spring with 54 coils per spring. The tapered end helps prevent our springs from stretching and the galvanization prevents corrosion. Our 14' trampoline has 100 springs. The big box trampoline has 84 springs. They use a 5.5" with 27 coils. This results in a sub-par bounce and very low load limits.
Warranty
We are so confident that our trampoline is designed to last that every piece of our trampoline is warrantied for 5 years. In fact, in the 25+ years we have been selling these trampolines we have found that other than a couple replacement pieces, many families keep the trampoline for 15 years or more. The big box trampolines come with 90 day warranty parts and 1 year on frame.
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Medalist (Ours) |
Skywalker (Big Box) |
Diameter |
14 Feet |
14 Feet |
Load Limit |
400 Pounds |
200 Pounds |
Frame Material |
2.0 Inch Galvanized Steel (both rim and legs) 12 Gauge (.090 Wall Thickness) This is a wall thickness of 46% greater than the 16 gauge material. This, plus the greater diameter, makes the frame about twice as strong as the lighter, bent frame |
1.65 Inch Galvanize Steel Rim 1.65 Inch Galvanized Steel Legs 16 Gauge (.065 Wall Thickness) |
Design |
Rolled Frame 8 Total Pieces 1 Piece Legs |
Bent Frame 30 Total Pieces 3 Piece Legs |
Gross Weight |
220 Pounds |
182 Pounds |
Safety Pad |
Added Thickness |
Standard |
Jump Surface |
Polypropylene with vinyl reinforced border to stabilize poly and eliminate natural motion during use. |
Polypropylene with webbing over stitching on the border |
Ease of Assembly |
Quite Easy. About 20 minutes for two people. No tools needed. |
A bit difficult. About 1 hour for two people. |
Spring |
100 Count 8-5/8” Long 55 Coils 1 Inch Diameter |
84 Count 5.5” Long 27 Coils |
Warranty
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| Downloadable Trampoline Comparison |
Replacement Parts
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Safety Pad
Blue or Green or Blue/Green $299 Safety Enclosure $479.99 |
Jump Surface
$269 Safety Enclosure Replacement Net $279 |
Springs
$2.50 each |