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Trampoline Positioning Guide |
It is not advisable to position your trampoline on a smooth
hard surface like concrete. The trampoline will move a
little with every bounce, which wears away the leg base
leading to corrosion.
This is not a problem on grass surfaces where the legs bed in naturally.
If the trampoline has to be sited on a hard surface, rubber
floor guards can be bought to fit onto the leg bases.
Most round trampolines will require 8 guards.
In addition, for safety reasons; we would recommend a safety enclosure is fitted.
Trampoline Indoors?
Trampolines can be used indoors if you have the space, but you must consider
the following:
• Check you have sufficient ceiling height.
• What type of floor will it be on?
• You might require rubber floor guards.
• For safety, you will need to either provide a padded area around the trampoline
or fit a safety enclosure
Sinking A 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" above the ground,
allowing the air to escape under the top rail, or by
constructing underground air vents. Using flexible plastic
pipe, these need to lead to the surface, where they
can be concealed in a suitable site.
Trampolines with a 2-string bed can be positioned flush
with the ground as the air passes freely through them.
You need to ensure that your trampoline is stable once positioned in the pit.
You don't want the trampoline to start tilting after a
few weeks so this may require a concrete floor, depending
on your local soil conditions. If so, you will need guards
to protect the feet of the trampoline to prevent damage,
corrosion and the trampoline slipping.
It is important that there isn't a gap between the edge
of the trampoline and the ground large enough for a child's
ankle or wrist to get trapped in. Make sure your pit does
not collect water when it rains. Clay soil can be a problem.
A trampoline/pond combination is not desirable! |
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