SkyBound vs ACON

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SkyBound and ACON are both coil-spring trampoline brands sold online, but they sit in completely different tiers. ACON builds for serious, sustained jumping backed by long warranties; SkyBound covers the family-backyard use case at a fraction of the cost.

ACON's range covers the Air series rounds ($899–$1,599) and the HD and X rectangles ($1,899–$3,999) aimed at gymnasts and serious jumpers, with higher spring counts and heavy-gauge frames. Warranty coverage is 10 years on the frame and 5 years on the mat and springs. ACON recommends around a 300 lb jumper limit and doesn't publish a hard weight cap on most models.

SkyBound started in 2009 as a replacement-parts supplier before launching its own trampolines, and its range runs from budget coil rounds through rectangles to a springless line using bungee cords and fiberglass rods. Frame coverage is 5 years on nearly every line, with mainstream rounds rated 330 lb per jumper and prices mostly between $150 and $700.

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SkyBound AltitudeX 10ft x 17ft Gymnastics Rectangle Trampoline - Green

SkyBound

AltitudeX 10ft x 17ft Gymnastics Rectangle Trampoline - Green

Coil springs · 10ft×17ft

ACON X 17ft Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder

ACON

X 17ft Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder

Coil springs (Performance Springs) · 17ft

From $3,999

Full Spec Comparison

Spec table key takeaways

  • ACON carries a 10-year frame and 5-year mat and spring warranty on every model, against SkyBound's 5-year frame and 2-3 year mat and spring coverage on most coil lines.
  • ACON publishes no hard single-jumper cap and recommends around 300 lb, while SkyBound publishes explicit 220-330 lb limits per model.
  • The ranges barely overlap on price: SkyBound runs $149-$1,300 while ACON runs from about $389 for the 6 ft Air to $3,999 for the X rectangle.
  • SkyBound is the only brand here with square and springless models; ACON's rectangles carry the highest spring counts in the table (up to 140).
SpecificationSkyBoundSkyBound AiryBounce Pro Trampoline 13ft13ftSkyBoundSkybound 8ft×12ft Rectangular trampoline8ft×12ftSkyBoundSkyBound AiryBounce 10ft×17ft Trampoline10ft×17ftSkyBoundAltitudeX 10ft x 17ft Gymnastics Rectangle Trampoline - Green10ft×17ftSkyBoundSkyLift Curved Pole Trampoline - 6ft6ftSkyBoundSkyBound 6ft L-Shaped Legs Trampoline6ftSkyBoundSkyLift Curved Pole Trampoline - 8ft8ftSkyBoundSkyBound 8ft L-Shaped Legs Trampoline8ftACONACON 13 HD PRO Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder13 HDACONACON 16 HD PRO Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder16 HDACONACON X 17ft Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder17ftACONACON Air 6ft Round Trampoline6ftACONACON Air 10ft Round Trampoline with Standard Net and Ladder10ftACONACON Air 12ft Round Trampoline with Safety Net and Ladder, GEN 2.012ftACONACON Air 14ft Round Trampoline with Safety Net and Ladder, GEN 2.014ftACONACON Air 15ft Round Trampoline with Safety Net and Ladder, GEN 2.015ft
Size 13ft8ft×12ft10ft×17ft10ft×17ft6ft6ft8ft8ft13 HD16 HD17ft6ft10ft12ft14ft15ft
Shape RectangleRectangleRectangleRoundRoundRoundRoundRectangleRectangleRectangleRoundRoundRoundRoundRound
Max diameter 156"144.1"204"204"72"72"96"96"156"192"204"72"120"144"168"180"
Overall length 156"144.1"204"204"72"72"96"96"204"204"72"120"144"168"180"
Overall width 156"106.3"120"120"72"72"96"96"120"120"72"120"144"168"180"
Total height 96.1"79"82"132"110.4"
Mat height 42" off ground42" off ground18" off ground31.5" off ground35" off ground35" off ground35" off ground
Spring system Coil springs (AiryBounce Pro)Coil springsCoil springs (AiryBounce)Coil springsCoil springs (SkyLift)Coil springsCoil springs (SkyLift)Coil springsCoil springs (Performance Springs)Coil springs (Performance Springs)Coil springs (Performance Springs)coil springsCoil springs (Air Series)Coil springs (Air Series)Coil springs (Air Series)Coil springs (Air Series)
Spring count 10814048648096110
Spring length 10"10"7"7"8.5"8.5"8.5"
Max single user 220 lb220 lbNo published limit (≈300 lb rec.)No published limit (≈300 lb rec.)No published limit (≈300 lb rec.)No published limit (≈300 lb rec.)No published limit (≈300 lb rec.)No published limit (≈300 lb rec.)No published limit (≈300 lb rec.)No published limit (≈300 lb rec.)
Frame material Galvanized and powder-coated steelDiamond-shaped steel frameGalvanized and powder-coated steelRust-proof heavy-duty galvanised steel frameSteel frame with curved fiberglass rodsL-shaped leg frameSteel frame with curved fiberglass rodsL-shaped leg frameGalvanized and powder-coated steelGalvanized and powder-coated steelGalvanized and powder-coated steelGalvanized and powder-coated steelGalvanized and powder-coated steelGalvanized and powder-coated steelGalvanized and powder-coated steelGalvanized and powder-coated steel
Frame tube dia. 2.4"2.4"2"1.5"2"2"2"2"
Mat material UV-treated cross-sewn polypropyleneUV-treated cross-sewn polypropyleneUV-treated cross-sewn polypropyleneUV-treated cross-sewn polypropyleneUV-treated cross-sewn polypropyleneUV-treated cross-sewn polypropyleneUV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene
Net material PVC-ring/zipper-secured safety netPVC-ring/zipper-secured safety net
Padding material Widened thickened foam spring cover
Standard details ASTM F963; ASTM F381; ASTM F2225ASTM F963; ASTM F381; ASTM F2225ASTM F963; ASTM F381; ASTM F2225ASTM F963; ASTM F381; ASTM F2225ASTM F963; ASTM F381; ASTM F2225ASTM F963; ASTM F381; ASTM F2225ASTM F963; ASTM F381; ASTM F2225ASTM F963; ASTM F381; ASTM F2225ASTMASTMASTMCE / ASTM certified weight limit stated by ACONASTMASTMASTMASTM
Warranty — frame 5 yr5 yr5 yr10 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr10 yr10 yr10 yr10 yr10 yr10 yr10 yr
Warranty — mat 3 yr3 yr2 yr2 yr2 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr
Warranty — springs 3 yr3 yr2 yr2 yr2 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr5 yr
Warranty — net 1 yr1 yr1 yr2 yr2 yr1 yr1 yr1 yr1 yr1 yr1 yr1 yr
Price $560$630$1,000$1,300$210$149$270$170$2,199$2,999$3,999$899$1,199$1,399$1,599

Shared across all models

ASTM certified:
Yes

Key differences to think about

  • Build tier: ACON is a performance brand with heavier frames, higher spring counts, and gymnastics-grade rectangles. SkyBound is a value brand with budget coil rounds, mid-tier coil lines, the AltitudeX rectangle, and a springless line.
  • Warranty: ACON covers frames for 10 years and mats and springs for 5, against SkyBound's 5-year frame and 2-3 year mat and spring coverage on most coil lines.
  • Price: SkyBound's range mostly sits between $150 and $700, while ACON starts at $899 and its rectangles reach $3,999.
  • Bounce performance: ACON's longer springs and higher spring counts (up to 140 on the 16 HD) deliver a deeper, more consistent bounce across the range. SkyBound's AltitudeX rectangle is its only model built to compete at that level — the rest of the lineup is recreational-grade.
  • Springless option: SkyBound offers a springless line using bungee cords and fiberglass rods, while ACON builds exclusively around performance coil springs.
  • Verdict: Choose ACON if the trampoline needs to handle serious, sustained jumping. Choose SkyBound if the goal is a family-backyard trampoline at a much lower price.

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