Monthly Archives: September 2009

ROSPA For Trampoline Safety

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in the UK have found several interesting fact regarding trampolines and have published there findings with the intention of educating children and parents on the potential hazards when using a trampoline. Plus included useful guidelines for the prevention of accidents in the future on trampolines.

Select the right size equipment
Site it away from obstructions like fences
Properly supervise the children
Ideally allow only one person on at a time
Source: ROSPA

It’s common sense – follow the recommended guidelines and children can still let off steam safely on trampolines.
Dr John Heyworth, College of Emergency Medicine

The vast majority of injuries occur ed when more than one person was using the trampoline. People can easily collide with each other and injury each other it has been reported.

Jumpking Deluxe New Images

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Jumpking Deluxe New Design

We have just been provided with new images of the new jumpking deluxe model trampoline this is available in all the usual sizes of 8ft trampolines, 10ft trampolines, 12ft trampolines and 14ft trampolines. We have to say the new trampoline enclosure design is more astetically pleasing to the eye than the previous models and this brings the jumppod deluxe trampoline range from Jumpking right up to date.

This brings the Jumpking Deluxe back up to date.

Below are two different angles of the deluxe jumpking trampoline. Please note many people who purchased this trampoline years ago may know it as being called a bazoongi trampoline.

Jumpking Deluxe

Jumpking Deluxe

Jumpking Trampoline Enclosure

Jumpking Trampoline Enclosure

Jumpking Jumppod Classic Trampolines

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What Makes this trampoline one of the best selling trampolines in the UK ?

A trampoline and brand that is now a household name. The classic jump pod is now one of the first trampolines people consider purchasing online. Many people do find that it is out of there price range but as a long term investment this trampoline is well worth the extra amount of investment.

Put simply you get what you pay for in the trampoline market . The Jumpking classic has excellent quality padding, matting and safety enclosure. It also looks stylish and of good stock and quality the sleek green padding is superb in blending into your garden surroundings and wont favour a stranded spaceship in the middle of your lawn.

Jumpking Jumppod Classic

Jumpking Jumppod Classic

The added free features also make the an excellent first time trampoline purchase along with a free ladder also included is a free shoe net and extras available include a trampoline weather cover and trampoline tie down kit. Thousands of trampoline buyers in the UK cant be wrong and the brands sales continue to grow whether from word of mouth or people browsing for safety and quality features in a trampoline for there children.

Take a look at the different sizes available but also consider the jump king deluxe for those not restricted by budget this is the jumking classics better quality older brother. But don’t despair the classic jump pod is a superb trampoline and dont feel you are getting anything other than the best trampoline for your family.

Celebs Using Trampolines

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Celebs using trampolines.

It has been more and more reported in the media recently on the number of celebrities that use trampolines as part of there fitness regimes. Trampolines and there fitness benefits have always been noted but now ever more than previously it is being highlighted in the media.

The exposure from these celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and Madonna have helped increase sales as more and more people are using trampolines as part of there fitness regimes. The smaller fitness trampolines sometimes called trampoline joggers or trampettes. Jumping on your trampoline can burn up to 200 calories in an hours stint.

Its good to hear that celebrities are having a positive effect on people in the UK for once encouraging using trampolines for fitness in a fun way hopefully this will help in a small way to combat what has been called a UK obesity epidemic. One way of using your trampoline for fitness is to integrate it with a erobics regime and perhaps even a celebrity fitness DVD. This way the you get the benifit of the trampolines resistance on your leg muscles which will be great for knocking off the pounds .

Get jumping and losing weight on your trampoline and take the hassel out of exercising make it fun at the same time.

Trampoline tie downs

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Ok lets say for arguments sake you have already purchased or found the right trampoline for you. You have it placed in your garden or are about to place your order online. After getting several different calls down the years from hundreds of trampoline owners. We have one piece of advice for everyone buy a tie down kit.

Put simply there have been a  number of trampolines that are not tied down that find themselves with a gust of wind underneath them and dangerously flying into there next doors garden or god forbid injuring people. We dont want to come along scare mongering but for the amount of money that is charged for the trampoline tie down kits it really is a worth while investment for your family.

Not only will it protect your neigbourhood from any potential accidents but it will also preserve your trampolines structure and status placed in your garden. Making trampolines safe is paramount when ordering your trampoline. Along with the trampoline safety enclosures the tie down kit is a must have trampoline accessories.

Jumpking Trampoline Anchor Kit

 

Most tie down kits range from £30 – £40 . We reccomend the Jumpking tie down kit  provides excellent quality screw down pegs to provide a strong anchor to the ground in your garden this is one of the UKs best selling tie down kits.

Telstar Trampoline Buyers Guide

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Purchasing a Trampoline online can be nothing short of a mine field !

What size, brand or budget are just a few factors people will have when it comes to looking for the right trampoline for there child. The size of the trampoline is also important for people with size restrictions in the Garden.

The Telstar Trampoline
We have decided to bullet point the different points to look out for and consider for your own set of personal circumstances.
  • Size – Considered the number of people using the trampoline also look at the weight limit. The larger the trampoline the higher the weight limit.
  • Safety – Your No1 factor is safety purchase a trampoline that includes the safety netting surround. Many people that purchase a trampoline without find themselves having the reinvest in one anyway a few months down the line. The safety net will iliminate any risk to your child and other peoples children. Trust me you trampoline will make you one of the most popular houses on the street for all your child friends.
  • Budget – If you are on a low budget stick with a well know brand at the end of the day in the trampoline world you really do get what you pay for. The telstar trampolines are idea for people with a lower budget.
  • Maintainence – Maintain the trampoline by using a cover and tie down kit. The cover prevents damage from the weather and the tie down kit stop the wind taking your trampoline to the bottom of the street !

The most important thing to remember along with safety is to enjoy your trampoline. If you follow my advice and purchase a trampoline with safety netting included you the parent can rest easy in the knowledge your child will be safe.