Wednesday, December 31, 2008

How To Setup A Trampoline Correctly

By Jane Bracken

Congrats on purchasing a Trampoline. It is a wonderful workout and a lot of fun. How can one set up a Trampoline? The first step is simple and easy. First, take everything out of the box and make sure you have all the parts.

First, find the spot where you want the trampoline to be and that will be the spot of assembly. They can be extremely difficult to move especially if you purchased a large trampoline. Finding the legs, which are pieces that have a 90 degree angle and are short, should all be placed in a pile together.

Look for several long pieces with holes on the ends. These pieces will most likely be curved. The amount included with your trampoline will vary, depending on its size, but there are usually around six to eight pieces inside a large trampoline box.

Once you have the pile of legs and the pile of pieces that you just found then you can begin coupling the pieces. One leg with one curved piece will be paired. After this is complete you should begin assembling the two pieces which will eventually form the frame of the trampoline. It is important to build the frame correctly since it is the foundation of the trampoline. Hearing the pieces snap together will ensure a strong frame.

Something that might be very helpful is the use of other strong people that can assist with the building and setup process of the trampoline. Especially when it comes to stretching the canvas and the springs, it can be almost impossible if you have no help. This process is best done by connecting one spring at a time to the frame and the fabric. There may be trampolines that donat use springs at all if this is a daunting task for you.

How do I set up a trampoline on uneven ground? That is a very good question. One needs to be very careful, and make sure the area is safe. How uneven is it? Be sure to look around. You donat want it to uneven.

If your only option is to set up the trampoline on uneven ground then make sure it will be safe. One option is to shorten the legs and another option is to use boards or bricks to keep the legs sturdy. Whichever option you choose make sure the trampoline is safe.

Placing a trampoline on uneven ground can be tricky especially when keeping it safe. You could dig holes where the legs would be and place the trampoline in the holes. After you put the legs on the holes then you could fill the holes back up with dirt or better yet concrete. If you never plan on moving the trampoline then concrete may be the sturdiest way to go.

Once it is completed and constructed safely, the trampoline can be used for a lot of fun and great memories. You can have parties on the trampoline with your friends and family and see who can do better jumps and flips. A workout routine can also be made up for you to say healthy, for example try jump rope on the trampoline. - 16887

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Unknown said...

Big mistake... the trampoline is designed to have a specific clearance underneath so the jumper does not "bottom out"... that can not just hurt, but cause injury or worse. DO NOT SHORTEN THE LEGS or anything else to reduce the clearance under the tramp. Do not just shim a low spot with some boards, jumping will make the tramp move a bit every jump... and it will eventually "walk" off the boards or shims you used to raise the low end. BEST solution is to trench out the area under the legs to get the frame level and then remove any dirt under the mat area THEN install the mat.