ACON 16 HD vs Akrobat Primus
Both are premium above-ground rectangles with a similar performance feel, so warranty and price separate them. The 16 HD is the lower-priced option; the Akrobat Primus carries longer cover.
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Quick verdict
Choose the ACON 16 HD to save several hundred dollars on a comparable rectangle. Choose the Akrobat Primus if the lifetime frame and longer spring warranty matter for a long-term install.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | ACON 16 HD | Akrobat Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ACON | Akrobat |
| Model / line | ACON ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder | Akrobat Primus Challenger (14x10ft) |
| Size | 16 HD | 14x10ft |
| Shape | Rectangle | Rectangular |
| Install type | above ground | above ground |
| Safety net | yes | yes |
| Overall footprint | 10ft × 17ft | 10ft × 14ft |
| Spring system | Coil springs (Performance Springs) | AkroSPRING Pro System |
| Spring count | 140 | 104 |
| Spring length | 10" | 8.5" |
| Max single-user weight | No published single-user limit; ACON recommends a limit of 300 lb | 331 lb |
| Frame material | Galvanized and powder-coated steel | — |
| Mat material | UV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene | AkroVENT Sport |
| US standard | Yes (ASTM) | Unknown |
| Warranty | Frame 10 yr; mat 5 yr; springs 5 yr; net 1 yr | Frame Lifetime; mat 5 yr; springs 12 yr; net 5 yr |
| Price | $2,499 | $3,099 |
What matters most
The build quality is close; the warranty is where they diverge. The 16 HD is about $2,499 with a 10-year frame, 5 years on the mat and springs, and 2 on the pads, and ACON recommends a limit of 300 lb. The Primus Challenger runs $3,099 to $3,899 and is rated to 287 to 331 lb, with a lifetime frame, 12 years on springs, and 5 years on the mat and pads. So the Primus costs more upfront but protects the frame and springs for far longer. If you plan to keep it for many years, that cover can be worth the premium; if not, the 16 HD delivers similar performance for less.
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