Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Using A Sky Bouncer Trampoline On Unlevel Ground

By Jane Bracken

A sky bouncer trampoline, like any trampoline, must be set up on a even surface. It is unsafe to jump on any trampoline that is on unlevel ground, even if it is an enclosure trampoline. If the ground under the trampoline is uneven you must try one of the following suggestions to remedy the situation.

The easiest and fastest way to make a trampoline level is to dig out the dirt from under the edge of the trampoline where the it rests on the ground. Place the trampoline where you want it to go and mark the areas where you will need to dig. Then move the trampoline and use a shovel to move enough dirt so that the trampoline surface is level when you put it back into place.

To be sure that the trampoline is level, using a level set on the trampoline surface is recommended. You will have to move the trampoline again and remove more dirt if the surface is not level. No one should jump on the trampoline until it's surface is level.

Placing objects underneath the trampoline to level it is a safety hazard. While it may seem like a quick fix, the trampoline is likely to shift while it is in use. Wooden shims, blocks, or bricks, should never be used to level a trampoline.

Also, do not be fooled into thinking that it is unnecessary to level an enclosure trampoline. The enclosure is a safety feature designed to prevent a user from suffering serious injury. It is not designed to withstand repeated collisions, and a user can suffer minor injuries such as brush burns when colliding with an enclosure. An enclosure is not a substitute for a level trampoline.

Moving dirt from around the edges may not be enough to level an air trampoline. It may be necessary to level the ground under the entire area that the trampoline covers. This is especially true if the ground is very uneven. You do not want to have a mound of dirt under the jumping surface.

A professional excavator may have to be contacted if the area your sky bouncer trampoline will be used has too much dirt to be moved with a shovel. Using the equipment an excavator has at his disposal will be more logical, as it is tiring to move more than a small amount of dirt with a shovel.

Please make sure that the surface of the sky bouncer trampoline is level before allowing anyone to use it. If the ground is only slightly uneven then moving a little dirt with a shovel should solve the problem. However, moving a lot of dirt will probably require professional help. It is well worth the trouble to make sure that your trampoline is safe to use. - 15432

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