Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Easy Ways To Setup A Trampoline

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.

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.

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.

Finding people to help with the next step would be nice since it can be difficult to accomplish. Placing the springs on the trampoline and stretching it over the net will take a lot of effort. If you attach one spring at a time then pull the net over afterwards, you will find the process to run more smoothly.

If you have the unfortunate task of being forced to set up the trampoline on sloping or lumpy ground, extra care should be used when constructing the trampoline. It is really not recommended at all for the trampoline to be used on uneven ground, but if you tend to go against the rules anyway, be sure to be observant of your surroundings.

How do I set up a trampoline on uneven ground? Look around be safe. You can use boards to support the legs of the trampoline. Or heavy blocks or bricks even. But be sure to keep safety in mind, or someone just may get hurt. Or you can shorten the legs.

If you are still looking for other options for constructing your trampoline on uneven land then you can try digging holes in the ground. By digging a hole and placing the ground supports into them, it will even out the trampoline. Concrete could also be used to fill in the holes if you want to make the trampoline a more permanent fixture.

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. - 15438

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