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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

The picks on each side

Side by side

SpecZupapa 15 ft No-Gap TrampolineSkywalker Trampolines 15 ft Round Trampoline
EnclosureNo-gap design: the enclosure net joins the jumping mat with no gap at the mat edgePatented no-gap enclosure attaches the net to the jumping surface at every spring (Patent RE45,182); springs sit outside the net
PolesLong net poles that reach the ground, wrapped in 10 mm foam; double-quantity curved poles on the current framesNot published
Weight limitMaximum weight capacity 425 lb (published for the 12, 14, 15 and 16 ft sizes)Recommended individual user weight limit 275 lb, ASTM tested to withstand four times that amount; 1,100 lb weight capacity
CertificationTUV and ASTM certification stated by ZupapaMeets ASTM standards; weight limits set by ASTM static load test
Springs108 springs on the 15 ft (120 on the 16 ft, 96 on the 14 ft, 72 on the 12 ft)Not published
FrameHot-dip galvanized steel with an alloy steel frame; W-shaped legsRust-resistant galvanized steel with reinforced T-sockets at each leg and enclosure joint
AnchoringWind stakes and anti-slip parts 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.

If the shortlist is a value one rather than a brand one, Zupapa vs ORCC compares the two complete-kit brands directly.

The Zupapa range on its own, model by model and with the current stock position, is on the Zupapa trampoline review.

In detail

Every contender, in full

Zupapa 15 ft No-Gap Trampoline

Pick Zupapa for curved poles and stakes in the box

Zupapa 15 ft No-Gap Trampoline

9.6 / 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:No-gap design: the enclosure net joins the jumping mat with no gap at the mat edgePoles:Long net poles that reach the ground, wrapped in 10 mm foam; double-quantity curved poles on the current framesWeight limit:Maximum weight capacity 425 lb (published for the 12, 14, 15 and 16 ft sizes)Certification:TUV and ASTM certification stated by ZupapaFrame:Hot-dip galvanized steel with an alloy steel frame; W-shaped legsSprings:108 springs on the 15 ft (120 on the 16 ft, 96 on the 14 ft, 72 on the 12 ft)Anchoring:Wind stakes and anti-slip parts includedAssembly:Item weight 259 lb; ships in 3 boxes (15 ft)Warranty:10 years frame; 2 years mat, pad, net and springs; lifetime on other accessories

Score by criterion, out of 10

Enclosure & edge design (30%)
9.7
Anchoring provision (20%)
9.7
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
9.2
Certification & standards (15%)
9.7
Install reality (15%)
9.5

Why we picked it

  • 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

Good to know

Zupapa publishes one 425 lb figure and does not separate a single-jumper limit from a structural limit

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Skywalker TrampolinesNo image

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

Skywalker Trampolines 15 ft Round Trampoline

9.3 / 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

Score by criterion, out of 10

Enclosure & edge design (30%)
9.5
Anchoring provision (20%)
8.7
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
9.5
Certification & standards (15%)
9.5
Install reality (15%)
9.5

Why we picked it

  • 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

Good to know

Wind stakes and ladder are add-on purchases

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ZupapaNo image

Pick Zupapa 12 for a small yard

Zupapa 12 ft Saffun Trampoline

9.6 / 10

Scored on the trampolines rubric

Same design, same 425 lb rating.

Published specs (tap for source)

Enclosure:No-gap design: the enclosure net joins the jumping mat with no gap at the mat edgeWeight limit:Maximum weight capacity 425 lb (published for the 12, 14, 15 and 16 ft sizes)Certification:TUV and ASTM certification stated by ZupapaPoles:Long net poles that reach the ground, wrapped in 10 mm foamFrame:Hot-dip galvanized steel with an alloy steel frame; W-shaped legsAnchoring:Wind stakes and anti-slip parts includedSize:144 in L x 144 in W x 107 in H; item weight 183 lb; 72 springs; ships in 2 boxesWarranty:10 years frame; 2 years mat, pad, net and springs; lifetime on other accessories

Score by criterion, out of 10

Enclosure & edge design (30%)
9.7
Anchoring provision (20%)
9.7
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
9.2
Certification & standards (15%)
9.7
Install reality (15%)
9.5

Why we picked it

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

Good to know

Single headline capacity; no separate single-jumper figure

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Skywalker Trampolines 12 ft Round Trampoline

Pick Skywalker 12 for a small yard

Skywalker Trampolines 12 ft Round Trampoline

9.3 / 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

Score by criterion, out of 10

Enclosure & edge design (30%)
9.5
Anchoring provision (20%)
8.7
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
9.2
Certification & standards (15%)
9.5
Install reality (15%)
9.5

Why we picked it

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

Good to know

Wind stakes not included

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How we picked

Why these picks made the list

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 behind each number are listed at the bottom of the page.

Scores are our editorial judgment of that published information. 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)

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. Buy buttons open the live Amazon listing, so you always see today's price. Read the full method.