Akrobat 17x10 FlatGround vs North 12x17
Both are premium in-ground rectangles priced close together, so warranty and dimensions decide it. Akrobat carries longer cover; North gives a slightly wider footprint.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Akrobat 17x10 for the lifetime frame and longer spring warranty. Choose the North 12x17 if you prefer the slightly wider rectangle at a similar price.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | Akrobat 17x10 FlatGround | North 12x17 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Akrobat | North |
| Model / line | Akrobat Primus Flat 17x10 (17x10ft) | North 17ft x 12ft North In Ground Trampoline (17x12ft) |
| Size | 17x10ft | 17x12ft |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangle |
| Install type | inground | inground |
| Safety net | yes | optional |
| Overall footprint | 10ft × 17ft | 12ft × 17ft |
| Spring system | AkroSPRING Pro System | Coil springs |
| Spring count | 110 | — |
| Spring length | 8.5" | — |
| Max single-user weight | 331 lb | 243 lb |
| Mat material | AkroVENT Sport | — |
| US standard | Unknown | Yes (ASTM) |
| Warranty | Frame Lifetime; mat 5 yr; springs 12 yr; net 5 yr | Frame 10 yr; mat 5 yr; springs 5 yr; net 2 yr |
| Price | $3,299 | $3,249 |
What matters most
These are close on price: the Akrobat 17x10 Flat is about $3,299, the North 17x12 about $3,249. The Akrobat carries a lifetime frame, 12 years on springs, and 5 years on the mat and pads. The North carries a 10-year frame, 5 years on the mat and springs, and 2 on the pads, but gives a slightly wider 12-foot rectangle. So for almost the same money, Akrobat protects the frame and springs much longer, while North offers a bit more width. If long-term warranty matters most, lean Akrobat; if the wider jumping area suits your kids better, lean North.
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