Vuly Thunder 2 vs Lifespan HyperJump 3
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Both of these keep steel springs away from the jumper, but they do it differently and they are priced very differently. The Thunder 2 uses leaf springs mounted away from the mat edge. The HyperJump 3 uses elastic straps in place of springs.
The Thunder 2 costs roughly double or more. The Thunder 2 is listed as meeting the Australian Trampoline Standard AS 4989:2015; the HyperJump 3 is not. The Thunder 2 also comes with a 5-year mat warranty against 1 year. Both provide a 1-year net warranty. The Thunder 2 is rated to 140 to 150 kg per jumper against 100 to 125 kg and goes larger than the HyperJump 3's 12 ft maximum.
Both carry a 10-year frame warranty, which is the one row where they match exactly.
Choose the Vuly Thunder 2 if you want a model that meets the standard, longer warranties on the wear parts and a larger size. Choose the Lifespan HyperJump 3 if you want a springless mat at a fraction of the price and can accept the shorter warranties.
Vuly Thunder 2
From $1,399
Leaf springs (springless)
Lifespan HyperJump 3 Springless
$719to $1,099
Elastic straps (springless)
Quick verdict
The HyperJump 3 is the cheapest route to a springless trampoline and its frame warranty is as long as Vuly's. The Thunder 2 is the more complete product, and the standard is the main thing separating them beyond price.
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Both are round with 10-year frame warranties and no conventional coil springs. Compare the Australian standard row, the mat and net warranty rows, and the weight and size rows.
Key differences
- Vuly Thunder 2 uses leaf springs; Lifespan HyperJump 3 Springless uses elastic straps instead of springs.
- If yard space allows, Vuly Thunder 2 goes up to a 17.5 ft; Lifespan HyperJump 3 Springless tops out at a 13 ft.
- Vuly Thunder 2 has a longer warranty on the mat.
- Lifespan HyperJump 3 Springless starts lower on comparable full-size models — $849 against $1,399.
Taken from the specifications in the table below.
| Specification | VulyThunder 2 | Lifespan KidsHyperJump 3 Springless |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes compared | 11.5 ft (M), 13.4 ft (L), 15.4 ft (XL), 17.5 ft (XXL) | 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft |
| Spring system | Leaf springs (springless) | Elastic straps (springless) |
| Price (AUD) | From $1,399 | $719to $1,099 |
| Overall footprint | 349 cm to 534 cm | 269 cm to 397 cm |
| Jumping mat | 255 cm across to 425 cm across | 191 cm across to 313 cm across |
| Total height | 288 cm | 246-273 cm |
| Max single jumper | 140-150 kg | 100-125 kg |
| Mat warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Australian standard | AS 4989:2015 | Not confirmed |
Shared across these models
- Shape
- Round
- Springless
- Yes
- Frame warranty
- 10 years
- Net warranty
- 1 year
- General parts warranty
- 1 year
Prices sourced from manufacturer websites and may change. “From” prices are model-family starting prices, not size-specific prices.
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Specifications come from our Australian trampoline comparison data, sourced from manufacturer listings. Brands compared: Vuly and Lifespan Kids.