There are few things more exciting for a family than when mom and dad come home with a new Skywalker trampoline. Kids love trampolines because there are so many games for them to play, and adults can also appreciate the many benefits trampolines offer.
With that being said, the unfortunate reality is that trampolines can be dangerous if not everyone in the family is able to easily get on and off of them. While it is wise to supervise your children while they are jumping on the trampoline, it’s not fun for little Sally to ask for your help getting on and off the trampoline every day.
You’ll also feel annoyed to the max if your children are playing with a ball on the trampoline, and you need to help them 37 times/hour to get the ball back on the trampoline while you are trying to do yardwork! WOW, we’re feeling a bit ranty and we’re not even in that situation yet.
Let’s stop thinking about that and instead offer you a solution. Purchasing a trampoline ladder for your family is a great way to ensure that your young ones can easily get on and off your trampoline without your help.
Trampoline ladders are also generally easy to disconnect from your trampoline, so they can also help you control when your children are and aren’t able to get onto the trampoline.
In this post, we’re going to discuss two trampoline ladders that are suitable for your new Skywalker trampoline. Let’s get to it!
#1 Skywalker Trampolines Wide-Step Ladder Review
Key Product Specifications
— Made from 14-gauge rust-resistant stell
— Designed to be stable and easy to balance on
— Includes a 1 year warranty
— Kids can comfortably sit on the ladder to take off or put on their shoes
These key product specifications were accurate (though simplified in our own words) as of the time this post was written. If you’d like to see the most complete and up-to-date product specifications for this Skywalker Trampoline ladder, however, you can hover over and click the image above to view them on Amazon.
Pros
Easily used by both kids and adults
Many parents say that this is an excellent quality trampoline ladder that makes it much easier for their children to get in and out of their trampoline.
We’ve also heard of pregnant women easily using this trampoline ladder to get on and off their trampoline (of course, we only recommend pregnant women use the trampoline as a place to lay and watch the stars, and not as a place to jump and risk injuring their unborn baby).
Assembly takes just a few minutes
This trampoline ladder should be easy to assemble. The package will also typically include everything you need to put the trampoline together. We’d estimate that you can probably put this trampoline ladder together in 5 minutes or less.
Helps prevent protective mat tears
One issue you’ll likely have without a trampoline ladder is that your kids will tear up the trampoline’s protective mat when they get on and off the trampoline. Apart from athletic adults, it’s difficult for most people to jump straight from the ground onto the middle of the trampoline without stepping on the edge at all.
This trampoline ladder will help your protective mat last longer, by preventing the people in your family from repeatedly stepping on the edge of the trampoline.
Cons
Too long for some trampolines
One issue we’ve repeatedly heard brought up about this trampoline is that it’s too long for some trampolines. When a trampoline ladder is too long for its accompanying trampoline, it forces the ladder to be propped up at an awkward angle.
How can you know if your trampoline will be compatible with this ladder? Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any real way to determine that. While most people are happy with this ladder, you can always contact the manufacturer/seller if in doubt.
Parts sometimes get lost in the shipping process
The other problem with this Skywalker trampoline ladder is that parts sometimes get lost in the shipping process. We’ve noticed this is something that happens with a lot of Skywalker products.
While we wouldn’t base our purchasing decision on the rare 1-5% chance you’re going to be unlucky and be missing a few nuts, bolts, or other parts, it is something that’s good to keep in mind.
VERDICT
Overall this trampoline ladder is durable and easily usable for the majority of consumers. The only real concern is it may not fit your trampoline well if you have a short trampoline. Beyond that, we’re big fans.
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#2 Skywalker Trampolines 3 Rung Trampoline Accessory Ladder
Key Product Specifications
— Easy to assemble
— 3 rungs make it effortless for users of all ages to climb onto the trampoline
— 1 year limited warranty from the manufacturer
— Ladder made from heavy-duty gauge galvanized rust-resistant steel
We’ve done our best to keep this product description accurate, yet use language easy for inexperienced trampoline users easy to understand. If you’d like to see the most complete and up-to-date product descriptions for this trampoline ladder straight from the manufacturer, you can view them on Amazon here.
Pros
Assembly takes just a few minutes
This Skywalker trampoline ladder is a breeze to put together. Consumers say that assembling this trampoline ladder is extremely easy, and can be done by most people in 10 minutes or less.
Easily used by both kids and adults
Whether the intended user is a 2-year-old boy or a 200-pound man, the family isn’t going to find using this product to be at all difficult. The only thing to watch out for is making sure the little ones don’t sneak out of your vision and start bouncing by themselves!
Durable
This ladder isn’t just any old piece of equipment for your kids to play on. This ladder designed specifically for your Skywalker Trampoline was designed to be a tank. This trampoline ladder boasts rock-solid construction and may even outlive your trampoline!
Cons
A Little Painful
While it’s designed to be compatible with and have a comfortable climbing angle with your Skywalker Trampoline, this trampoline ladder can be a bit hard on the feet. This is something most adult users have complained about, though it doesn’t seem to be a dealbreaker for most children.
What many families have done is added some foam padding to the rungs of the ladder. While adding that foam padding may be a bit of an inconvenience, at least doing so is cheap if you find it to be necessary!
Slippery When Wet
The rungs of this trampoline ladder can get a bit slippery when wet. While this isn’t entirely unique to this product, it is something to keep in mind so that you can ensure you and your family stay safe.
VERDICT
This trampoline ladder has both negative and positive characteristics. It’s durable and easy to set up/use. Unfortunately, the big issue this trampoline ladder has is that many people find climbing up the narrow rungs can be a bit painful for their feet.
The good news is that this problem can be easily avoided by wearing shoes on the ladder and taking them off before you begin jumping, or by simply adding some foam padding to each rung of the trampoline.
Given these easy fixes, we’d say this is a good purchase for most people provided you purchase this product aware of its weaknesses.
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