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How do I maintain my trampoline?

Properly tensioned and well maintained, a catamaran trampoline delivers more comfort, more safety, and a longer lifespan. Here are the tips we share with our customers at the counter, for installation and everyday care.

Installation: getting the tension right

Your trampoline needs to be properly tensioned before use. Fully engage the boltropes and centre them before tightening the fabric, then use every eyelet provided: the more of them doing the work, the better the load is spread across the fabric.

For tensioning, a thick shock cord is a better choice than a rigid line: the fabric will age better. Make sure the line or shock cord never touches the trampoline mesh, as over time it can cut into it.

Close-up of the red and blue lacing on a catamaran trampoline, boat resting on the beach
Boltropes engaged, every eyelet used in turn: the foundation of good tension.
Technical diagram of a catamaran showing the trampoline, highlighted in red, stretched between the two hulls
The trampoline (shown in red) transfers load to the catamaran’s structure — which is why even tension distribution matters.

If the lacing runs through a tube or batten, keep it aligned and secure it with half-hitches — they stop the line or shock cord from slipping.

THE NENUPHAR TIP

Not sure about your trampoline’s tension? Send us a photo at info@nenuphar.com and we’ll help you fine-tune it.

Maintenance: rinse and clean regularly

Salt and sand are a trampoline’s worst enemies. Rinse it with fresh water as often as you can — ideally after every outing — and clean it regularly with a soft brush to lift off sand and grime without damaging the fabric.

TO AVOID

Avoid ammonia-based detergents and high-pressure jets: they attack the fabric’s protective treatment and shorten the trampoline’s lifespan.

Any questions about installing or maintaining your trampoline? Our team is here to help.