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Zupapa vs Skywalker: Sewn Net or Buttoned Net, Curved Poles or Straight?

Both close the gap between net and mat, by different methods. Skywalker prints a single-jumper limit and its test method; Zupapa curves the poles, pads them and ships the stakes. Model for model at 15 ft and 12 ft.

By Mike M.Updated How we rate
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Side by side

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Side by side

SpecZupapa 15 ft No-Gap TrampolineSkywalker Trampolines 15 ft Round Trampoline
EnclosureEnclosure net and jumping mat sewn together (no gap); 6 ft high netPatented no-gap enclosure attaches the net to the jumping surface at every spring (Patent RE45,182); springs sit outside the net
PolesOutwardly curved net poles wrapped in 10 mm foam; long poles reach the groundNot published
Weight limitMax weight capacity 425 lb (12, 14 and 15 ft models)Recommended individual user weight limit 275 lb, ASTM tested to withstand four times that amount; 1,100 lb weight capacity
CertificationTUV (Germany) and ASTM certifications stated for each trampolineMeets ASTM standards; weight limits set by ASTM static load test
Springs7-inch hot-dip galvanized springs on the 12/14/15/16 ft modelsNot published
FrameHot-dip galvanized steel; steel poles up to 1.5 mm thick; W-shaped legsRust-resistant galvanized steel with reinforced T-sockets at each leg and enclosure joint
AnchoringWind stakes includedNot published
SizeNot published9 ft H x 15 ft W
Warranty10 years frame; 2 years mat, pad, net and springs; lifetime on other accessories3-year limited on frame; 1-year limited on mat, springs, poles and other materials
Figures as published by each maker (or the named retailer); each value links to its source. "Not published" means the figure isn't in our cited sources.

Two ways to close the gap

Skywalker's patented no-gap enclosure (Patent RE45,182) attaches the net to the jumping surface at every spring through reinforced button holes on the mat's V-rings, with the springs outside the net under a vinyl-coated pad. Zupapa sews the net and mat into one piece. Both end with the springs outside the play area and no slot for a foot. The practical difference: a Skywalker net can be replaced on its own (the springs come off to fit it), while a Zupapa net replacement for its tunnel models is a matched part. Skywalker's parts catalog runs to hundreds of items, and its enclosure kits list the exact model codes they fit.

Poles and padding

This is where Zupapa pulls ahead. Its net poles curve outward, away from the net, and are wrapped in 10 mm foam that Zupapa says runs the length of the pole. Skywalker's poles are straight, foam-covered tubes seated in the frame's reinforced T-sockets; the foam thickness is not published. A jumper who hits the net on a Zupapa is further from the steel. Skywalker's spring pad is published at 1/2 in on the replacement listing; Zupapa does not publish its pad thickness on the trampoline page.

Limits and warranties

Skywalker: 275 lb recommended individual limit at 15 ft (250 lb at 12 ft), ASTM-tested to four times that, which is how the 1,100 lb capacity figure arises; 3-year frame, 1-year everything else on the Classic series (the Signature series extends that to 7 and 3 years). Zupapa: one 425 lb maximum weight capacity for the 12-15 ft models; 10-year frame, 2 years on mat, pad, net and springs. Zupapa's warranty is far longer; Skywalker's capacity figure is far more useful, because it is the number for one jumper. Read trampoline weight limit for why that matters.

Choose Zupapa if / choose Skywalker if

  • Choose Zupapa for curved padded poles, stakes in the box, the sewn net and a 10-year frame warranty.
  • Choose Skywalker for a printed per-jumper limit with the test method, a huge replacement-parts catalog, and a 20-year-old design with the net buttoned at every spring.
  • Both need the same rules: one jumper, no flips, nobody under 6 per CPSC. Skywalker buyers should add the wind stakes.

Skywalker's 15 ft in full is on the Skywalker trampoline review; Zupapa against Jumpflex is on Zupapa vs Jumpflex.

In detail

Every contender, in full

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Pick Zupapa for curved poles and stakes in the box

Zupapa 15 ft No-Gap Trampoline

8.5 / 10

Scored on the trampolines rubric

Sewn net, 10 mm foam on outward-curved poles, wind stakes included, 10-year frame, TUV and ASTM.

Published specs (tap for source)

Enclosure:Enclosure net and jumping mat sewn together (no gap); 6 ft high netPoles:Outwardly curved net poles wrapped in 10 mm foam; long poles reach the groundWeight limit:Max weight capacity 425 lb (12, 14 and 15 ft models)Certification:TUV (Germany) and ASTM certifications stated for each trampolineFrame:Hot-dip galvanized steel; steel poles up to 1.5 mm thick; W-shaped legsSprings:7-inch hot-dip galvanized springs on the 12/14/15/16 ft modelsAnchoring:Wind stakes includedAssembly:Self-locking frame with no screws; tools included; video tutorialWarranty:10 years frame; 2 years mat, pad, net and springs; lifetime on other accessories
Enclosure & edge design (30%)
9
Anchoring provision (20%)
9
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
7
Certification & standards (15%)
9
Install reality (15%)
8

What it gets right

  • Net sewn to the mat, so there is no gap for a foot to slip between net and springs
  • Wind stakes are in the box, not a separate purchase
  • Both TUV and ASTM certification stated, with a 425 lb published capacity

What it doesn't

  • Zupapa publishes one 425 lb figure and does not separate a single-jumper limit from a structural limit
  • Spring pad thickness is not published on the product page
  • Frame height and net-to-ground clearance are not published on the listing

Skip it if…

…you want a separately published single-jumper limit; Zupapa gives one headline capacity only.

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Pick Skywalker for a printed single-jumper limit and parts support

Skywalker Trampolines 15 ft Round Trampoline

7.4 / 10

Scored on the trampolines rubric

275 lb individual, ASTM static-load method explained, net buttoned at every spring, replacement nets and pads sold by model code. Straight poles; stakes extra.

Published specs (tap for source)

Weight limit:Recommended individual user weight limit 275 lb, ASTM tested to withstand four times that amount; 1,100 lb weight capacityEnclosure:Patented no-gap enclosure attaches the net to the jumping surface at every spring (Patent RE45,182); springs sit outside the netCertification:Meets ASTM standards; weight limits set by ASTM static load testFrame:Rust-resistant galvanized steel with reinforced T-sockets at each leg and enclosure jointSize:9 ft H x 15 ft WNet material:Tightly woven UV-protected polyethylene; UV-protected polypropylene matWarranty:3-year limited on frame; 1-year limited on mat, springs, poles and other materials
Enclosure & edge design (30%)
8
Anchoring provision (20%)
5
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
8
Certification & standards (15%)
8
Install reality (15%)
8

What it gets right

  • Publishes both the single-jumper number and the test method behind it
  • Net attaches at every spring, so the gap most cheap trampolines have is closed
  • Replacement nets, pads and mats are sold by Skywalker for this exact model

What it doesn't

  • Wind stakes and ladder are add-on purchases
  • Straight enclosure poles with foam, not curved-away poles
  • 1-year warranty on everything except the frame

Skip it if…

…adults over 275 lb will jump; the Jumpflex HERO publishes 350 lb.

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Pick Zupapa 12 for a small yard

Zupapa 12 ft Saffun Trampoline

8.5 / 10

Scored on the trampolines rubric

Same design, same 425 lb rating.

Published specs (tap for source)

Enclosure:No-gap mat: net and mat sewn togetherWeight limit:Max weight capacity 425 lb (12, 14 and 15 ft models)Certification:TUV and ASTM certifications statedPoles:Long net poles wrapped in 10 mm foamFrame:Hot-dip galvanized structure; W-shaped legsAnchoring:Wind stakes includedWarranty:10 years frame; 2 years mat, pad, net and springs
Enclosure & edge design (30%)
9
Anchoring provision (20%)
9
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
7
Certification & standards (15%)
9
Install reality (15%)
8

What it gets right

  • Sewn-in net with no gap at the mat edge
  • Wind stakes and assembly tools ship in the box
  • 10-year frame warranty published

What it doesn't

  • Single headline capacity; no separate single-jumper figure
  • A 12 ft mat is tight for two older kids jumping together (CPSC says one at a time anyway)
  • Spring count for the 12 ft is not stated on the page

Skip it if…

…you have teens or adults who will use it; the published capacity is the same as the 15 ft but the mat is much smaller.

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Pick Skywalker 12 for a small yard

Skywalker Trampolines 12 ft Round Trampoline

7.2 / 10

Scored on the trampolines rubric

72 springs, 250 lb limit, no-gap net.

Published specs (tap for source)

Weight limit:Recommended individual user weight limit 250 lb, ASTM tested to four times that amountEnclosure:Patented no-gap enclosure attaches to the jumping surface at every spring; springs outside the net under a vinyl-coated UV-resistant padSprings:72 weather-resistant galvanized steel springsSize:8.8 ft H x 12 ft WCertification:Meets ASTM standardsWarranty:3-year limited on frame; 1-year limited on other materials
Enclosure & edge design (30%)
8
Anchoring provision (20%)
5
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
7
Certification & standards (15%)
8
Install reality (15%)
8

What it gets right

  • Published single-jumper limit with the test method
  • No-gap net at every spring
  • Skywalker sells replacement parts for this model

What it doesn't

  • Wind stakes not included
  • 250 lb limit is below the 15 ft model
  • Straight poles

Skip it if…

…you want the anchors in the box; Skywalker's are a separate 4-pack.

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How we picked

Scored on paper, and we say so

Most review sites say they tested everything. We didn't test these, and we say so. Every pick is scored from the maker's published specs, manual and warranty terms on a safety rubric we publish (net and edge design, anchoring, rated capacity, standards, install reality), and the sources are listed at the bottom of the page.

Scores are editorial judgments from that published information, not field or lab results. Nobody pays for placement, and an unpublished spec is never guessed upward. See every rubric and weight.

Trampolines rubric

Enclosure & edge design
30%
Anchoring provision
20%
Rated capacity & structure
20%
Certification & standards
15%
Install reality
15%

FAQ

Questions parents ask

Is Skywalker a good trampoline brand?
Skywalker has sold no-gap enclosures since 2005, publishes its limits and test method, and sells replacement parts by model code. On our rubric it loses points for straight poles and separate stakes, not for the net.
Which is safer, Zupapa or Skywalker?
Both close the net-mat gap. Zupapa adds curved padded poles and ships stakes, which is why it scores higher. Skywalker prints the more honest capacity number.
Does Skywalker include wind stakes?
Not with the Classic 15 ft; Skywalker sells a 4-pack of 12.5 in galvanized stakes and a ladder-and-stakes kit separately.
What is Skywalker's weight limit?
275 lb recommended individual user weight on the 15 and 16 ft rounds, 250 lb on the 12 ft round and the 15x9 rectangle, each ASTM-tested to four times that figure.

Related

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Update log

What changed

  • First published.

Receipts

Sources

  1. 1.CPSC Publication 085, Trampoline Safety (PDF; fetched Sep 22, 2026)
  2. 2.Skywalker Trampolines: What's in a Weight Limit? (ASTM static-load method explained) (checked Sep 22, 2026)
  3. 3.Skywalker Trampolines: 15' Round Trampoline product page (checked Sep 22, 2026)
  4. 4.Skywalker Trampolines: 12' Round Trampoline product page (checked Sep 22, 2026)
  5. 5.Skywalker Trampolines: 15' Round Enclosure Kit (checked Sep 22, 2026)
  6. 6.Zupapa: 1500LBS No-Gap Design Trampoline product page (checked Sep 22, 2026)
  7. 7.Zupapa: Saffun 15FT product page (checked Sep 22, 2026)

We don't lab-test trampolines, swing sets or their parts, and we don't pretend to. Capacities, materials, anchoring provisions and warranty terms come from the maker's own listings and manuals (or a named retailer's listing where the maker doesn't publish them). Safety guidance is linked to CPSC, the AAP, ASTM or the study it came from. Prices are set by Amazon and change often, so we don't print them. Where a figure isn't published, we say so. Read the full method.