Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Easy Ways To Setup A Trampoline

By Jane Bracken

Purchasing a trampoline can be fun and exciting. Working out on it or just jumping on it with your friends can be entertaining for all. Now that you purchased it you are probably wondering how to set it up? The first thing you should do is clear the area where you are going to set it up and take all of the contents out of the box. Make sure you were given all of the parts and pieces that will be needed to assemble the trampoline.

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.

Next, you should look for about six to eight, depending on trampoline size, long pieces with holes on the ends. They will more than likely be curved and you can put all of those pieces in one pile as well.

Now try your best to match one of these longer pieces with shorter legs piece. Assembly can begin to take place one you have a rough set or matching pairs to create the general frame for the trampoline. Make sure that each piece and each connection is snuggly fit so that the frame is sturdy and snaps into place.

Enlist the help of several people with strong muscles to help you put on the springs and stretch it over the net. The best way to tackle this is by attaching one spring at a time and pulling the net over it immediately afterward. Iam sure a springfree trampoline is made, but I am not aware of any company that makes or sells them.

A good question to ask is if you should set up a trampoline on uneven ground? This should be carefully considered before assembling the trampoline on uneven ground. Ideally you would not want to have the trampoline on uneven ground because it could be unsafe. Try and look around for a better are that is more even.

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.

Trampolines can provide people with a lot of enjoyment. You can have contests with your friends on who can jump the highest, do the best flip, or who can jump the longest. This can provide you and your friends with hours of enjoyment. Workouts can also be done on a trampoline and this is a way to exercise in a fun way. - 16004

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