28 Jan 09 Ground Trampolines

My colleague suggested we talk about this topic recently and so here we are with a guide on how to put your trampoline in the ground.

Here are the steps to dig your trampoline into the ground:

1. Place the trampoline over it’s desired location and mark the dimensions and positioning of the trampoline legs. This will help the operator of the digging machinery to dig the trenches correctly to fit the trampoline legs.
2. Remove the trampoline, then dig up the turf that is within the markings you have made. Dig the trenches to the required depth.
3. When digging the main pit, remember to angle the walls 45 – 60 degrees but give adequate clearance between the trampoline bed and the slope of the wall to ensure users can bounce safely on the edge.
4. Carefully place the trampoline in the newly dug out pit, making sure the trampoline bed is flush with the ground. Remove any excess debris beforehand. The earth left over can be used to further conceal the trampoline and to secure it in it’s place.

ADVANTAGES

• Bulky trampoline frames is out of the way and out of sight
• Easy to mount and dismount the trampoline, perfect for elderly or disabled members of the family
• new users will be safer closer to the ground with less distance to fall from the trampoline.

DISADVANTAGES

• Cost has to be taken into consideration, especially round trampolines, for material moved, surplus material disposal and any drainage requirements
• The trampoline is accessible to younger members of the family and pets which may cause damage to your trampoline
• With trampolines at ground level there is a greater risk of injury if pets have access or objects have been left on the bed when children are playing
• Loss of performance from the trampoline can occur with enclosed trampolines as air gets compressed underneath the bed when its being used which acts as a damper, although trampoline could be raised higher or air holes could be created to combat this problem

Generally the best trampolines to put in the ground are rectangular trampolines, besides the fact the shape is a lot easier to dig. Generally the rectangular trampolines are more hardy over a long period of time and preferable due to their performance. We recommend the Skyhigh Rectangular Trampolines , they have been tried and tested and prove to be the more hardy trampolines in the range.

If you would like a more visual representation of this post, here is a link to a great visual guide: Ground Trampolines

If anyone has any questions on how to dig your trampoline into the ground, surface or performance issues. Please feel free to contact our team or leave comment on the blog.

Happy Trampolining..

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