Saturday, December 6, 2008

Setting Up A Sky Bouncer Trampoline On Unlevel Ground

By Jane Bracken

A trampoline that is on unlevel ground is unsafe, and a sky bouncer trampoline is no exception. Do not jump on a trampoline that is unlevel, even if it is an enclosure trampoline. In the event that your trampoline is uneven, the following can be used 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.

Make sure that the trampoline is level before any one uses it. Placing a level set on the trampoline's surface will verify whether the trampoline is actually level or not. If the level set shows that the trampoline is not level, you will have to move the trampoline and dig more dirt.

Bricks, wooden shims, and blocks should not be used to raise the low side of the trampoline. The trampoline is likely to shift when these items are used. Do not place objects underneath the trampoline while it is in use.

It is also necessary to level an enclosure trampoline. The enclosure protects a user from serious injury while in use. Minor injuries can still occur, such as brush burns from collisions with the enclosure. Although the enclosure is a valuable safety feature, a trampoline must be level before it is used.

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.

If there is too much ground to moved with a shovel, professional equipment may have to be used in order to level the sky bouncer trampoline. Contacting a professional excavator to do the job for you is also an option.

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.

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