
5
INFORMATION ON THE USE OF THE
TRAMPOLINE
First of all, the user should familiarize himself with the feeling and the spring force of the trampo-
line. Pay attention to the basic body positions and practice e very kind of jump
(the basic jumps) until they can be carried out easily and in a controlled manner.
To stop jumping, simply bend your knees before your feet touch the mat. This is a basic techni-
que that must be practiced together with the basic jumps. This “braking” skill must be used when-
ever control of movement or balance is lost, or when y ou’re practicing the first jumps on a
trampoline. If this braking maneuver isn’t used, the risk of injury from landing on the frame, the
springs or off the trampoline increases if a jump gets out of control. A controlled jump is one
where you land at the same point as where you jumped. If the user loses control while jumping on
the trampoline, he/she must apply the braking maneuver when landing. So he/she regains control
and interrupts the jump.
Somersault: We recommend NOT doing somersaults (neither forwards nor backwards) on this
trampoline. If the user makes a mistake during a somersault, he/she could land on the head or
neck, which could lead t o serious injuries.
Foreign bodies: DO NOT use the trampoline if there are pets, other people, or objects
underneath. This increases the risk of injury.
Don’t hold an object in your hands or place it on the trampoline when it is in use. When using the
trampoline, also pay attention to what is above you. Branches, cables and other objects above the
trampoline increase the risk of injury.
Number of users on the trampoline: The trampoline may only be used by one person at a time. If
several people are on the trampoline at the same time, the risk of injury ma y increase.
Improper trampoline maintenance: A trampoline in poor condition will increase the risk of injuries.
Please inspect the trampoline before each use for bent steel tubes, torn mat, loose or broken
springs, and overall stability of the trampoline.
Placement of the trampoline: The trampoline must always be set up and used on level ground. If
the trampoline is used on uneven ground, the risk of injury and/or the risk of damage t o the tram-
poline increases.
Weather conditions: Please be aware of the weather conditions when using the trampoline. If the
mat of the trampoline is wet, the jumper could slip and injure him or herself. High winds can also
cause jumpers to lose control.
Access restriction: If the trampoline isn’t used, the access ladder must be stored in a safe place
so that unsupervised children can’t play on the trampoline.