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[11 Sep 2008 | No Comment | ]
Positioning Your Trampoline

You must site your trampoline on relatively even ground. It does not have to be like a bowling green, but all the legs must be in contact with the ground. A leg hanging in mid air will cause the frame to twist as the bouncer lands, and cause springs to over stretch.
The frame and jumping bed of a correctly positioned trampoline will lie evenly with no ‘twist’ to it. On sloping ground it is possible to level your trampoline by digging a small trench into which the uphill leg base …

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[13 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]
Trampoline Safety

To ensure safe trampolining for all the family, please follow these Safety Rules.

Use the trampoline only under mature, knowledgeable supervision.
Inspect the trampoline before each use. This includes the frame assembly and the springs. Tears in the jumping bed can quickly grow and become unrepairable if continually used.
DO NOT allow more than one person on the trampoline at a time.
DO NOT attempt stunts. Somersaults and other dangerous maneuvers can cause serious injury or death, even if you land in the middle of the bed. If …

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[27 Jul 2008 | No Comment | ]
Securing Your Trampoline

There are pros and cons when considering to sink the trampoline into the ground. The trampoline is less visible and it provides easy access on and off the trampoline. If anyone was to fall from the trampoline the height is reduced. Decide whether you want the trampoline just above or flush with the ground. It is difficult for air underneath compressed by bouncing to escape through the tight mesh of a polypropylene jumping bed. This affects and inhibits the bounce.
The options are either:
To set the trampoline bed 6″ …

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[21 Jun 2008 | No Comment | ]
Looking After Your Trampoline

After you have bought and assembled the trampoline it is essential to look after it to make the best of your investment. A high quality trampoline will easily last 10 years.
If you followed our advice in the Choosing a Trampoline section then your frame and springs will be fully waterproof and have no trouble in standing up to the rigour of an inclement winter. If you are subject to high winds, however, you should definitely invest in a tie down kit.
A cover placed on the trampoline will prevent leaves and …