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My daughter wants a trampoline for her 12th birthday coming up.........
How many people have had them?
How many wish they never did?
I asked a good friend that's a Orthopedic Surgeon/ ER Trauma Specialist if it was a bad idea and his response was not as long as I'm still paying out of state tuition..........
:headscratch:
Yan69
07-30-2013, 07:14 PM
I am an Orthopeadic distributor, i make a living selling plates and screws to 12 yrs old kids who fall off of these things. My 2 cents. Put the net around all the time and 1 kid at a time. I have 3 kids and no trampoline.
Take care.
I am an Orthopeadic distributor, i make a living selling plates and screws to 12 yrs old kids who fall off of these things. My 2 cents. Put the net around all the time and 1 kid at a time. I have 3 kids and no trampoline.
Take care.
Our new Obamacare Plan will surely cover ortho expenses. :D
DBasher
07-30-2013, 08:36 PM
We've had ours for two summers now, my boys love it! They do everything on that thing, bounce, wrestle, star gazing, sleep outs. If they could ride their bikes on it they would.
Ages 6 and 10, only injuries have been the occasional kick in the junk:slingshot:
No net
We've had ours for two summers now, my boys love it! They do everything on that thing, bounce, wrestle, star gazing, sleep outs. If they could ride their bikes on it they would.
Ages 6 and 10, only injuries have been the occasional kick in the junk:slingshot:
No net
I view them as similar to motorcycles, mountain bikes, skateboards, track days, etc..........are the rewards worth the risk.........:rules:
DBasher
07-30-2013, 09:32 PM
Hmmm, I don't put that much thought into it.
I've got two steps at my house, depending on direction of travel you either go up or down, they don't move and have been there longer then the boys have been alive. They've wrecked themselves on those two steps more than anything else. Climbing trees and fences, riding bikes and motorcycles, playing in the woods...a trampoline.
I'll tell ya what's dangerous, tether ball! Somebody gets it in the in the face or a rope welt every time! No more tether ball for this family.
Sieg you know your daughter, if you don't think she's fit for a trampoline or her friends are rowdy, than maybe start her off with a helmet and one of those bouncy balls!:P
:cheers:
Sieg you know your daughter, if you don't think she's fit for a trampoline or her friends are rowdy, than maybe start her off with a helmet and one of those bouncy balls!:P
:cheers:
I ordered a 15' trampoline, no net, a few minutes ago............:unibrow:
DBasher
07-30-2013, 10:26 PM
Wooohooo!
She'll love it, you'll be dad of the year!:trophy-1302:
A little common sense goes a long way....
:cheers:
68ZClone
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.
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.
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hzjVvst/0/L/i-hzjVvst-L.jpg
It could be inground there, but that area can be underwater at times in the winter.
GregWeld
07-31-2013, 07:17 AM
I hope you ordered the RIGHT trampoline ---- like this one.
http://www.springfreetrampoline.com/safety-benefits
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...........:knokwood:
http://pureglobalbrands.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pfn-9015t-featured-450x385.jpg
http://pureglobalbrands.com/pure-products/outdoor-trampolines/15-ft-outdoor-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
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.
:thumbsup:
Rick D
07-31-2013, 05:26 PM
I hope you ordered the RIGHT trampoline ---- like this one.
http://www.springfreetrampoline.com/safety-benefits
Holly trampolines!! What do you think Greg he has Weld kind of money :poke: :G-Dub:
J/K :hello:
GregWeld
07-31-2013, 05:32 PM
Holly trampolines!! What do you think Greg he has Weld kind of money :poke: :G-Dub:
J/K :hello:
I guess I was just thinking about safety rather than money.... just call me stupid. :wacko:
96z28ss
07-31-2013, 06:11 PM
I guess I was just thinking about safety rather than money.... just call me stupid. :wacko:
Stupid!
GregWeld
07-31-2013, 06:18 PM
Stupid!
Thanks! I'll be sure to run the air horn on the rig under your bedroom window tomorrow morning when I roll thru town!
Oh yeah -- I'll be on my way to Sonoma Raceway to play with Charley and a couple other buddies.... Remind me again what you'll be doing? :action-smiley-027: :headspin:
intocarss
07-31-2013, 06:21 PM
What's the max weight that this thing can handle??
IMPALA MAN
07-31-2013, 06:28 PM
Whatever you do just make sure and fasten it down GOOD. I mean REAL GOOD! Here is why. We had a local guy that ran a car dealership in the area. He always went home for lunch. One day he didn't return at the normal time. A few hours later someone went to the house to check on him. It was a windy day with gusts off and on. When the person arrived they found the front door open and proceeded in. They found him on the kitchen floor. I will not go into the details however, once everything was investigated they determined the following:
He got out of his vehicle about the same time, a gust of wind lifted the trampoline and the concrete blocks holding it down, over the top of the house. As it came down, one of the concrete blocks fataly hit him in the forehead. He attempted to crawl inside to call for help but never made it. I don't ever want to be one to rain on a post however, just make sure and FASTEN IT DOWN REAL GOOD! I hope your family enjoys the trampoline and please keep it safe.
clill
07-31-2013, 07:15 PM
Weld that is a cool trampoline....
waynieZ
07-31-2013, 07:45 PM
My house insurance doesn't want to cover any problems from one.
glassman
07-31-2013, 08:10 PM
Whatever you do just make sure and fasten it down GOOD. I mean REAL GOOD! Here is why. We had a local guy that ran a car dealership in the area. He always went home for lunch. One day he didn't return at the normal time. A few hours later someone went to the house to check on him. It was a windy day with gusts off and on. When the person arrived they found the front door open and proceeded in. They found him on the kitchen floor. I will not go into the details however, once everything was investigated they determined the following:
He got out of his vehicle about the same time, a gust of wind lifted the trampoline and the concrete blocks holding it down, over the top of the house. As it came down, one of the concrete blocks fataly hit him in the forehead. He attempted to crawl inside to call for help but never made it. I don't ever want to be one to rain on a post however, just make sure and FASTEN IT DOWN REAL GOOD! I hope your family enjoys the trampoline and please keep it safe.
Man, when its your time, its your time!
I guess I was just thinking about safety rather than money.... just call me stupid. :wacko:
Understood.......hopefully we don't win a Darwin award.
Stupid!
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Thanks! I'll be sure to run the air horn on the rig under your bedroom window tomorrow morning when I roll thru town!
Oh yeah -- I'll be on my way to Sonoma Raceway to play with Charley and a couple other buddies.... Remind me again what you'll be doing? :action-smiley-027: :headspin:
:gitrdun:
What's the max weight that this thing can handle??
Rated 250#'s, based on review comments 3 isn't a problem.
Whatever you do just make sure and fasten it down GOOD. I mean REAL GOOD! Here is why. We had a local guy that ran a car dealership in the area. He always went home for lunch. One day he didn't return at the normal time. A few hours later someone went to the house to check on him. It was a windy day with gusts off and on. When the person arrived they found the front door open and proceeded in. They found him on the kitchen floor. I will not go into the details however, once everything was investigated they determined the following:
He got out of his vehicle about the same time, a gust of wind lifted the trampoline and the concrete blocks holding it down, over the top of the house. As it came down, one of the concrete blocks fatally hit him in the forehead. He attempted to crawl inside to call for help but never made it. I don't ever want to be one to rain on a post however, just make sure and FASTEN IT DOWN REAL GOOD! I hope your family enjoys the trampoline and please keep it safe.
I wouldn't consider myself lucky, but I'm a lot luckier than that..........so far. :sieg:
Weld that is a cool trampoline....
Too bad he doesn't meet their minimum height standards.
My house insurance doesn't want to cover any problems from one.
Of course they don't..............it's not lucrative.
Man, when its your time, its your time!
Slight understatement! That ranks high in freak accidents.
Wissing72
07-31-2013, 09:21 PM
Just another idea, opinion.... etc. I saw where people have used the foam pipe insulation cut it to length and put it on the springs. May help prevent a pinched finger or two. Just my .02
96z28ss
08-01-2013, 10:20 AM
Thanks! I'll be sure to run the air horn on the rig under your bedroom window tomorrow morning when I roll thru town!
Oh yeah -- I'll be on my way to Sonoma Raceway to play with Charley and a couple other buddies.... Remind me again what you'll be doing? :action-smiley-027: :headspin:
working my life away! :action-smiley-027: :smiley_smack:
John510
08-01-2013, 10:48 AM
Some homeowners insurances will actually cancel you if you have a trampoline.
My cousin had one as a kid. They are really fun. I know someone who broke a leg on one by getting double bounced. My wifes nephew also lost a tooth on one from some other kids head hitting him in the face.
wiedemab
08-01-2013, 12:56 PM
We had one as a kid - 15 years ago. It didn't have a net around it. It's amazing that nobody was seriously hurt on it. I was pretty agile back then, but I bounced off and landed pretty hard on the ground more times than I can count. I had a buddy knock a tooth out - his own knee hit him in the mouth when he landed. We were all in High School at the time the most of the injuries happened. The bigger the kids, the more adventurous they get and.....
That being said, we have one for our daughters - 4 and 2 years old. It has a safety net and we try to limit it to 1 at a time, but it's tough to monitor it all the time. We've had a few bumped heads, but nothing serious.
The bigger the kids, the more adventurous they get and.....
That's the key. Clearly establishing jumping rules to regulate behavior will be critical. Fundamental tramp jumps only, no somersaults, one jumper at a time, etc. Easier said than done.......but it can be disassembled quickly if she doesn't want to play by the rules. :D
Hopefully it turns out to be a good piece of exercise equipment. :thumbsup:
DBasher
08-01-2013, 05:42 PM
No somersaults! One jumper at a time?
"Every party needs a pooper that's why we invited you, PARTY POOPER, PARTY POOPER" :happy23:
Are you getting a custom bubble wrap suit and helmet also?
Just having fun Sieg, of course you need rules. She'll love it and you'll cringe the first couple times, wait till she shows you a front flip!
:cheers:
No somersaults! One jumper at a time?
"Every party needs a pooper that's why we invited you, PARTY POOPER, PARTY POOPER" :happy23:
Are you getting a custom bubble wrap suit and helmet also?
Just having fun Sieg, of course you need rules. She'll love it and you'll cringe the first couple times, wait till she shows you a front flip!
:cheers:
That was my lawyer liability speech.............smart ash!
Well so far the tramp has been great! I was really surprised how fast it elevated the heart rate.
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Family-Stuff/i-Xjvp8ST/1/XL/_MG_5272-XL.jpg
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Family-Stuff/i-RtfM2ng/0/XL/_MG_5270-XL.jpg
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Family-Stuff/i-ZjRq3wv/0/XL/_MG_5238-XL.jpg
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Family-Stuff/i-JHkSSw9/0/XL/_MG_5216-XL.jpg
Good exercise and photo ops :thumbsup:
Track Junky
08-09-2013, 02:40 PM
Funny, my daughter asked if she could get one last week......and I cant say no to my little princess so we picked up a 14' ter. I'd dont think she's missed a day on it since.
glassman
08-09-2013, 07:13 PM
Sieg, would you please read your sentence? U gonna get in alot of trouble...."the tramp was great, it really elevated my heart" :lol: :lol:
Sieg, would you please read your sentence? U gonna get in alot of trouble...."the tramp was great, it really elevated my heart" :lol: :lol:
:innocent: :D
Funny, my daughter asked if she could get one last week......and I cant say no to my little princess so we picked up a 14' ter. I'd dont think she's missed a day on it since.Good for you! I haven't researched data yet but my guess is they are calorie burning machines. :thumbsup:
DBasher
08-16-2013, 12:01 PM
Wooohooo! Looks like everyone is having a blast. I think it's something like 20 mins on the tramp is equal to an hour of running. Do people run anymore?
Good on ya Sieg, have fun.
intocarss
08-16-2013, 12:48 PM
COME ON....lets see the Seigmister doing some back flips!!!!!:rules:
COME ON....lets see the Seigmister doing some back flips!!!!!:rules:
:buttkick:
NO!
I don't like front flips either!!!!
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:ohsnap:
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glassman
08-16-2013, 09:21 PM
HA! I know the feeling (or lack of feeling lol).
It happens soooo fast, "oh sh__ i'm off, noise of a crash"
I've currently got a broken hand, yep, no riding for six weeks. I've been in the saddle once this year, this getting old sh$t is bullcrap! And all i did was "flick" a leaf in my swimming pool, left middle finger, snap....tendon sheaths arentt what they use to be.....
Trampolines have been on the rise in the last few decades, and it's gotten to the point where you can't pass through a suburban neighborhood without seeing at least half a dozen of them. But why have they become so popular? Aren't trampolines just a fancy new way for children to break their arms and legs?
Far from it. Jumping on trampolines has become a popular recreational activity for adults as well as children, and has proved beneficial in a number of ways. In fact, new research has shown that jumping on a trampoline is one of the most healthy activities anyone can participate in. Right up there alongside swimming and bicycling, trampoline jumping now sits at the top of the list of most effective full-body exercises. And that is no surprise, considering all the health benefits you can gain from jumping on a trampoline.
Exercise value
As a form of cardio exercise, jumping on a trampoline has been proven to be far superior to running or cycling. When it comes to calories burned, trampolines outweigh most other means of exercising, as it is a high intensity activity which includes the entire body in several different ways.
Builds strength
The characteristic movements involved in jumping, along with the added G-forces of the trampoline provide a perfect strength workout for a lot of muscle groups. Most notable is perhaps the affect it has on the legs, strengthening practically all leg muscles, from the calves to the thighs. This is due to the force of impact from every landing, where the legs are subjected to a lot of strain during the moment of landing and taking off.
This serves to improve the overall strength in the legs in a way that is highly useful for everyday use. It also strengthens a lot of smaller balancing muscles which rarely receive any training from other activities.
Another great effect of trampolines is the strengthening of core and back muscles. Second to the legs, the midsection of the body receives a lot of force during landings, which helps to strengthen these often forgotten muscle groups. And since the core and back are what carries up most of our upper bodies, it's important to train these in order to avoid a series of complications such as backache and neck pains.
Improves balance and coordination
As you jump, your body has to work full-time adjusting your balance. This holds especially true during landing and takeoff, but on a trampoline your body has to keep you leveled while in the air as well. This serves to greatly improve your overall sense of balance, as well as strengthening the muscles that are responsible for controlling that balance.
The biggest training of balance, however, can be acquired by doing various tricks on the trampoline, such as flips. This not only trains balance, but a whole myriad of other skills as well, such as coordination and reflexes.
Getting to know your body
In addition to all this, jumping on a trampoline will also help you get to know your own body. Either by simply jumping up and down, or by doing a series of advanced acrobatic tricks, you will gain a better feel for your body, and a better knowledge of your abilities and limitations.
But perhaps the biggest benefit of the trampoline is the amount of fun it can provide. All the physical benefits aside, the trampoline is definitely one of the most entertaining forms of exercise out there.
I'm quickly becoming a believer of the exercise values of this "kids toy." :thumbsup:
Code510
08-21-2013, 09:45 AM
Growing up lots of my friends had one.
Then when all of us hit about 14 or so we would make trampoline bikes. Basically take a BMX bike frame, forks and handlebars and jump around with it. Have to add padding to the forks and any sharp points on the frame...but talk about fun!!!
DBasher
08-21-2013, 11:14 AM
Snowboards are fun also
Growing up lots of my friends had one.
Then when all of us hit about 14 or so we would make trampoline bikes. Basically take a BMX bike frame, forks and handlebars and jump around with it. Have to add padding to the forks and any sharp points on the frame...but talk about fun!!!
I heard tennis balls work well for protection. :thumbsup:
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