Trampolines? - Lateral-g Forums

DBasher · #1 07-30-2013, 10:26 PM

Wooohooo!

She'll love it, you'll be dad of the year!

A little common sense goes a long way....

68ZClone · #2 07-31-2013, 04:25 AM

Many of the people around here dig a hole and place the trampoline in it such that it is level with the ground. Added benefit that the winds from a storm won't carry it away. No idea how they keep the water out of the hole (or if its even a problem). Just my $0.02.

**Sieg** · #3 07-31-2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 68ZClone

Many of the people around here dig a hole and place the trampoline in it such that it is level with the ground. Added benefit that the winds from a storm won't carry it away. No idea how they keep the water out of the hole (or if its even a problem). Just my $0.02.

A pit would be awesome but that's not going to happen.......yet. It will be anchored to the ground as the wind can be an issue.

The tramp's going to be located about where the dog is standing in this picture.

It could be inground there, but that area can be underwater at times in the winter.

**GregWeld** · #4 07-31-2013, 07:17 AM

I hope you ordered the RIGHT trampoline ---- like this one.

http://www.springfreetrampoline.com/safety-benefits

**Sieg** · #5 07-31-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

I hope you ordered the RIGHT trampoline ---- like this one.

http://www.springfreetrampoline.com/safety-benefits

Nope, working with the Sieg budget here......... I can bank the price difference to cover the medical insurance deductible if needed...........

http://pureglobalbrands.com/pure-pro...or-trampoline/

IF for some reason this becomes a very popular activity (who knows with a 12 year old) I'd consider stepping up to a rectangular from http://www.trampmaster.com/

Based on my research this Pure Fun "should" last 5-7 years........there's A LOT of Chinese junk tramps cluttering the market. Pure Fun is the brand most of the big box specialty retailers rely on and it was $461 delivered through my Amazon Prime account.......and it will be here next Wednesday for her B-day......supposedly.

DBasher · #6 07-31-2013, 10:03 AM

You may need to reinforce the fence if she decides to go "off the top rope"

Another thing we have learned, make sure the hot ashes from the bonfire aren't landing on the trampoline. We may have gotten a little outta hand with the fire but that thing was a good 50-60' away. Lesson learned and no FD call that time.