Vuly vs Lifespan Kids
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Both of these brands sell springless trampolines. Vuly's Thunder 2 and Thunder 2 Pro use leaf springs set away from the jumping area. Lifespan Kids' HyperJump 3 uses elastic straps instead of steel. Both remove the hard spring from the edge of the mat; they feel different and they are priced very differently.
The Australian standard is the main difference. Every Vuly model is listed as meeting the Australian Trampoline Standard AS 4989:2015. No Lifespan Kids model is.
Lifespan Kids is much cheaper, with most of its range priced below Vuly's entry point. Its frame warranty reaches 10 years on the HyperJump 3 but drops to 5 on other models, while Vuly's terms are consistent within each line. Lifespan also makes a rectangular model; Vuly is round only.
Featured model from each brand
Thunder 2 Pro
From $2,099
Leaf springs (springless)
Quick verdict
Vuly suits anyone who wants every model to meet the standard, consistent warranty terms and a higher weight rating. Lifespan Kids is the better fit if you want a springless trampoline at a much lower price, though its warranty terms vary by model.
Full spec comparison
Vuly's range is split between coil and leaf springs, and the Lifespan Kids range between elastic-strap springless models and coil-spring models.
Key differences
- Vuly offers both coil and leaf-spring models; Lifespan Kids offers both coil-spring and springless models.
- Both come in round; Lifespan Kids also comes in rectangular.
- Vuly goes up to a 17.5 ft; Lifespan Kids tops out at a 14.1 ft.
- On comparable full-size models, Vuly starts lower: Flare at $499 against Lifespan Kids' HyperJump 3 Springless at $849.
Taken from the specifications in the table below.
| Specification | VulyFlare | VulyUltra 2 | VulyUltra 2 Pro | VulyThunder 2 | VulyThunder 2 Pro | Lifespan KidsHyperJump 3 Springless | Lifespan KidsHyperJump Hoppy | Lifespan KidsBounceZone Round Spring | Lifespan KidsBounceZone M Rectangular Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes compared | 11.2 ft (M), 12.7 ft (L) | 9.4 ft (S), 11.4 ft (M), 13.4 ft (L), 15.4 ft (XL) | 11.5 ft (M), 13.5 ft (L), 15.6 ft (XL) | 11.5 ft (M), 13.4 ft (L), 15.4 ft (XL), 17.5 ft (XXL) | 11.6 ft (M), 13.6 ft (L), 15.6 ft (XL) | 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft | 7 ft | 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft, 14 ft | 7 × 10 ft |
| Shape | Round | Round | Round | Round | Round | Round | Round | Round | Rectangle |
| Spring system | Coil springs | Coil springs | Coil springs | Leaf springs (springless) | Leaf springs (springless) | Elastic straps (springless) | Elastic straps (springless) | Coil (SpringSmart zinc-plated, foam-enclosed), Coil springs | Coil springs |
| Springless | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Price (AUD) | From $499 | From $899 | From $1,199 | From $1,399 | From $2,099 | $719to $1,099 | $379 | $699to $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Overall footprint | 340 cm to 386 cm | 288 cm to 470 cm | 352 cm to 474 cm | 349 cm to 534 cm | 355 cm to 475 cm | 269 cm to 397 cm | 213 cm | 243 cm to 430 cm | 305×215 cm |
| Jumping mat | 263 cm across to 324 cm across | 195 cm across to 375 cm across | 255 cm across to 375 cm across | 255 cm across to 425 cm across | 255 cm across to 375 cm across | 191 cm across to 313 cm across | 191 cm across | — | 262×171 cm |
| Total height | 288 cm | 288 cm | 288 cm | 288 cm | 288 cm | 246-273 cm | 220 cm | 237-269 cm | 270 cm |
| Max single jumper | 100 kg | 120-130 kg | 150 kg | 140-150 kg | 140-150 kg | 100-125 kg | 50 kg | 100-140 kg | 100 kg |
| Spring count | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42-80 | 56 |
| Frame warranty | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Mat warranty | 3 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 1 year | 1 year | 2 years | 2 years |
| Australian standard | AS 4989:2015 | AS 4989:2015 | AS 4989:2015 | AS 4989:2015 | AS 4989:2015 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Does not meet AS 4989:2015 | Does not meet AS 4989:2015 |
Shared across these models
- 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.