- Stated user weights on these 8ft listings: 80 kg (SONGMICS, Zupapa) and 100 kg (Kanga, Charles Bentley).
- Bed heights given: 50 cm for Charles Bentley, a 60 cm frame for Kanga.
- Springs listed: 42 for SONGMICS, 48 for Bestway, Kanga and Zupapa.
- Two boxes include an anchor kit: Bestway Xtreme Air and Kanga.
The comparison at a glance
| Model | Rating | Net as listed | Stated figures | In the box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bestway Xtreme Air 8ft (BW59133) | 4.7/5 from 44 ratings | Sewn to the mat, no gap | 48 springs; EN71 testing stated | Ladder, anchor kit, spring tool | Amazon |
 SONGMICS Saul STR082C01 8ft | 4.3/5 from 2,400 ratings | Inner net | 80 kg, 42 springs, 3 W legs | Hook-on ladder, tools | Amazon |
 Zero Gravity Ultima 4 8ft (ZG08U4) | 4.6/5 from 3,500 ratings | On the mat edge, top ring | 20 mm EPE padding, 256 cm tall | Trampoline and enclosure | Amazon |
 Kanga 8ft Curved Trampoline (GT8PACK) | 4.4/5 from 1,500 ratings | Curved-pole enclosure, 180 cm | 100 kg, 48 springs, 2.02 m mat | Ladder, anchor kit | Amazon |
 Charles Bentley Monster 8ft | 4.3/5 from 101 ratings | Zipped and buckled, 160 cm | 100 kg, 50 cm bed, 200 cm tall | Net, EPE foam pad | Amazon |
 EVRE 8ft Trampoline (Blue) | 4/5 from 172 ratings | Zipped oxford cloth net | 100 kg load wording; GS test claimed | Net, ladder, padded frame | Amazon |
 Zupapa 8ft (14010Y) | 4.7/5 from 42 ratings | Zipped net, two-way zip | 80 kg, 48 springs, 200 cm tall | Wide-step ladder | Amazon |
 MONZANA 8ft Trampoline Set | 4.3/5 from 2,600 ratings | Enclosure on poles | 231 cm overall height | Ladder, spring cover, spring tool | Amazon |
The 8 models in detail
4.7/5 from 44 ratings
Bestway Xtreme Air 8ft (BW59133)
Bestway sews the enclosure net straight to the jumping mat, so there is no gap between the two, and lists 48 galvanised springs. The seller states the design was tested to EN71, and the box holds a ladder, an anchor kit and the QuickSpring Tool.
- Net as listed
- Sewn to the mat, no gap
- Stated figures
- 48 springs; EN71 testing stated
- In the box
- Ladder, anchor kit, spring tool
- No gap between net and mat
- Anchor kit and ladder in the box
- Two-year manufacturer's warranty, as listed
- Jumper limit to be read in the manual
4.3/5 from 2,400 ratings
SONGMICS Saul STR082C01 8ft
SONGMICS fits a dense inner net and a full-coverage pad on a frame with 42 springs and three W-shaped legs. It is listed at 80 kg, for children aged 6 and above, at 244 x 244 x 239 cm.
- Net as listed
- Inner net
- Stated figures
- 80 kg, 42 springs, 3 W legs
- In the box
- Hook-on ladder, tools
- Inner net keeps feet away from the springs
- Age given in the listing (6+)
- Hook-on ladder
- 80 kg is the lowest stated user weight here
- Fewest springs of the page
4.6/5 from 3,500 ratings
Zero Gravity Ultima 4 8ft (ZG08U4)
The 8ft Ultima 4 has its netting on the edge of the jumping surface, arced uprights and a wired top ring, plus a quick-release system for taking the net down. Its PVC-topped padding covers 20 mm of EPE foam.
- Net as listed
- On the mat edge, top ring
- Stated figures
- 20 mm EPE padding, 256 cm tall
- In the box
- Trampoline and enclosure
- Net on the mat edge
- Quick-release enclosure for windy spells
- Only padding thickness given on the page (20 mm)
- The 500 kg lab test is not a user weight
- Tallest unit here at 256 cm
4.4/5 from 1,500 ratings
Kanga 8ft Curved Trampoline (GT8PACK)
Kanga gives the most figures of the eight: 100 kg user weight, 48 springs, three legs, a 2.02 m mat, a 60 cm frame and a 180 cm enclosure. The package weighs 29 kg and adds a ladder and an anchor kit.
- Net as listed
- Curved-pole enclosure, 180 cm
- Stated figures
- 100 kg, 48 springs, 2.02 m mat
- In the box
- Ladder, anchor kit
- Mat diameter stated
- Anchor kit included
- Low 60 cm frame
- Net position not described beyond ‘curved shape’
4.3/5 from 101 ratings
Charles Bentley Monster 8ft
Charles Bentley states 100 kg, a bed only 50 cm off the ground and 200 cm of total height, with a 160 cm net that zips and buckles shut. The seller adds that it is not recommended for children under 6 and is for domestic use.
- Net as listed
- Zipped and buckled, 160 cm
- Stated figures
- 100 kg, 50 cm bed, 200 cm tall
- In the box
- Net, EPE foam pad
- Lowest bed of the eight (50 cm)
- Zip and buckles on the entrance
- Clear age line in the listing
- No ladder in the listing
- 160 cm net, against 180 cm on Kanga
4/5 from 172 ratings
EVRE 8ft Trampoline (Blue)
EVRE uses an oxford cloth net with a zip, foam on the poles and springs, U-shaped feet and S-shaped spring hooks. The seller states it passed the GS test of TÜV Rheinland and says the frame can handle ‘100KG of pressure’.
- Net as listed
- Zipped oxford cloth net
- Stated figures
- 100 kg load wording; GS test claimed
- In the box
- Net, ladder, padded frame
- Foam covers poles and springs
- Ships in two boxes
- Ladder included
- ‘100 kg of pressure’ is worded as a load, not a jumper limit
- U-shaped feet rather than W legs
4.7/5 from 42 ratings
Zupapa 8ft (14010Y)
Zupapa lists 80 kg for its 8ft trampoline, 48 springs, a hot-dip galvanised frame on W-shaped legs and a zip that opens from inside or outside. The warranty is listed as 10 years on the frame and 2 years on mat, pad, net and springs.
- Net as listed
- Zipped net, two-way zip
- Stated figures
- 80 kg, 48 springs, 200 cm tall
- In the box
- Wide-step ladder
- Longest frame warranty here (10 years)
- Two-way zip
- Wide-step ladder
- 80 kg user weight
4.3/5 from 2,600 ratings
MONZANA 8ft Trampoline Set
Monzana's 8ft set includes the enclosure, ladder, spring cover and a spring tool, and the listing gives 231 cm of overall height. Its bullet points are shared with the rest of the range.
- Net as listed
- Enclosure on poles
- Stated figures
- 231 cm overall height
- In the box
- Ladder, spring cover, spring tool
- Spring tool supplied
- 231 cm overall height
- Few figures that belong to the 8ft size alone
Who an 8ft trampoline suits
An 8ft trampoline is the smallest of the four sizes most UK garden listings are built around: 8ft, 10ft, 12ft and 14ft. The stated user weights stop at 100 kg, so it is a size for children and lighter jumpers rather than for adults sharing the mat.
- Gardens where a 305 cm circle plus clearance will not fit.
- One child at a time, which is what every manual asks anyway.
- Children of the age the listing gives: 6 and above for SONGMICS, not under 6 for Charles Bentley.
- A first garden frame for a family that may move up to 10ft later.
Ages in the 8ft listings
For under-sixes, RoSPA advises against full-size trampolines; the kids trampoline comparison covers models built for that age.
What we checked on each 8ft trampoline
We unboxed each model and checked it against its listing: title, bullet points, size fields and the line about what ships. The net came first because on a 244 cm frame the jumper is never far from the edge.
- Where the net fixes: sewn to the mat, inner, on the mat edge or zipped on poles.
- The stated user weight, kept apart from any test or ‘pressure’ figure.
- Mat and bed height, which decide how a child climbs in.
- The box: ladder, anchors, spring tool.
Sewn, inner or zipped: the 8ft trampoline net
Three of the eight describe a net that meets the mat. On the others the listing speaks of a zipped enclosure on poles without saying where it fixes, so check the manual before assuming either position.
| Model | How the listing describes the net | Entrance |
|---|---|---|
| Bestway Xtreme Air 8ft | Sewn directly to the jumping mat | Zip |
| SONGMICS STR082C01 | Dense inner safety net | Zip, hook-on ladder |
| Zero Gravity Ultima 4 | On the edge of the jumping surface, wired top ring | Quick-release enclosure |
| Charles Bentley Monster | Safety net with EPE pad around it | Zip and buckles |
| Zupapa 8ft | 360° enclosure | Zip opening from inside or outside |
| EVRE 8ft | Oxford cloth net | Zip |
Why it matters more at 8ft
With a mat around 2 m across, a jumper who drifts reaches the edge in a step or two. An inner or sewn net keeps that step on fabric rather than on padding over springs. Our trampoline safety guide sets out the house rules manufacturers give.
Stated user weight on an 8ft trampoline
Which 8ft trampoline carries 100 kg
Only four of these 8ft trampoline listings give a figure a jumper can rely on: 80 kg for SONGMICS and Zupapa, 100 kg for Kanga and Charles Bentley.
Zero Gravity quotes 500 kg lab testing and EVRE says its trampoline can handle ‘100KG of pressure’. Neither is presented as the maximum weight of a jumper, so check the manual for that figure. One jumper at a time, never weights added up.
Lawn space and height for an 8ft trampoline
The 244 cm circle of an 8ft trampoline
Centred in a garden 4 m wide, an 8ft trampoline leaves 78 cm on each side; in 3.5 m, 53 cm. Compare that with the clearance in your model's manual before ordering. The size guide runs the same sums for every frame.
Climbing into an 8ft trampoline
- Charles Bentley: 50 cm bed height, no ladder listed.
- Kanga: 60 cm frame height, ladder in the box.
- Overall heights from the listings: 200 cm (Charles Bentley, Zupapa) to 256 cm (Zero Gravity).
When an 8ft trampoline is too small
The step up is 61 cm of diameter and, on several listings, 50 kg of stated user weight.
Moving up to 10ft
| Need | 8ft listings here | What the next size offers |
|---|---|---|
| Teenager or adult jumping | 100 kg at most | 150 kg on three 10ft models |
| More room on the mat | Kanga mat 2.02 m | HyperMotion 10ft mat 264 cm |
| Anchors in the box | Bestway, Kanga | Kanga at 10ft too |
The 10ft comparison lists those 150 kg frames; for smaller spaces the mini trampoline page goes down to 6ft and below.
Frequently asked questions
- How many people can go on an 8ft trampoline?
One. Manufacturers' manuals and RoSPA both say one person on the trampoline at a time, whatever the size.
- Is an 8ft trampoline big enough for a 10-year-old?
It can be, if the child is within the stated user weight (80 or 100 kg here) and the listing's age line. Check the manual for both.
- How high off the ground is an 8ft trampoline?
Charles Bentley gives a 50 cm bed and Kanga a 60 cm frame. Overall height with the net runs from 200 to 256 cm.
- Should it have a cover?
Charles Bentley recommends a cover when the trampoline is not in use, to stop rainwater pooling. A trampoline cover is sold by diameter, so order an 8ft one.
- What is the difference between 8ft and 10ft?
61 cm of diameter, about 2.6 m² more frame area, and on these listings up to 50 kg more stated user weight.
- Can it go on a patio?
Manuals ask for flat, level ground with clear space around and above. Read your model's instructions on surfaces before setting it on paving.
- Which 8ft model has the longest warranty?
Zupapa lists 10 years on the frame and 2 years on mat, pad, net and springs. Bestway lists 2 years.
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