Ryan Weaver <h4>Trampoline Safety is not an oxymoron</h4><br /><p> Trampolining is like any other sport, and precautions must be observed to keep it both safe and enjoyable. It is clear that injuries can occur in all sports activities, and trampolines do not appear to provide any greater potential for risk or injury.<br /></p> <table> <tr> <td colspan="2"><h4>Safer Than A Bike!</h4></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/BIKE_ICON.png' alt='Safer Than a Bike!' /></td> <td> Bicycling causes triple the number of injuries and hospitalizations compared with trampolining, based on equal number of hours of usage. But no one would say that we can’t let our children ride their bikes because they may get injured. We can cut down the number of injuries drastically by allowing only one person on the trampoline at the same time, and by limiting unsupervised access to the trampoline. If anyone is new to trampolining or is learning a new trick, designate several people as spotters, ready to help at all times. </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><h4>Trampoline Safety Precautions:</h4></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/NO_OBSTR.png' alt='No Obstruction' /></td> <td> Ensure that your trampoline is properly assembled in a level area with at least 10 unobstructed feet (3 meters) on all sides and a minimum of 20 unobstructed feet (6 meters) above the trampoline bouncing surface. The area directly below the bouncing surface must be kept clear at all times. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/NO_JUMPOFF.png' alt='Never jump off a trampoline' /></td> <td> Never jump off a trampoline, always climb off. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/NO_PARTYING.png' alt='No Alcohol or Drugs' /></td> <td> Do not use your backyard trampoline when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/NO_FLIP.png' alt='No back flips or somersaults' /></td> <td> Do not attempt back flips (back somersaults), multiple somersaults or twisting somersaults on your backyard trampoline. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/LEVEL_ICON.png' alt='stop bouncing - stay in control' /></td> <td> Stop bouncing after every skill or sequence of skills, or whenever you deviate from the center of the trampoline. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/SWEETSPOT.png' alt='bounce low and in the center' /></td> <td> Keep your bouncing low and under control. Consistently land in the center of the trampoline. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/ONLY1_ICON.png' alt='One person at a time' /></td> <td> Allow only one person on the trampoline at a time. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/SUPERVISE_ICON.png' alt='do not leave children unsupervised' /></td> <td> Do not leave children unsupervised on the trampoline. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/SPOTTERS_ICON.png' alt='Position spotters around the trampoline' /></td> <td> Ensure the spotters are always stationed around the trampoline. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/MASTER_ICON.png' alt='Master pre-requisites before attempting a new skill' /></td> <td> Master the specified pre-requisites before attempting a new skill. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/TRAMP_ICON.png' alt='avoid long periods of bouncing, or when you are tired' /></td> <td> Avoid bouncing for long periods of time or when you are tired. </td> </tr><br /></table> 2008-04-21T11:39:23-04:00 trampoline-safety 273092 2008-04-21T11:39:23-04:00 118952 2008-04-21T12:06:49-04:00 <h4>Trampoline Safety is not an oxymoron</h4> <p> Trampolining is like any other sport, and precautions must be observed to keep it both safe and enjoyable. It is clear that injuries can occur in all sports activities, and trampolines do not appear to provide any greater potential for risk or injury. </p> <table> <tr> <td colspan="2"><h4>Safer Than A Bike!</h4></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/BIKE_ICON.png' alt='Safer Than a Bike!' /></td> <td> Bicycling causes triple the number of injuries and hospitalizations compared with trampolining, based on equal number of hours of usage. But no one would say that we can’t let our children ride their bikes because they may get injured. We can cut down the number of injuries drastically by allowing only one person on the trampoline at the same time, and by limiting unsupervised access to the trampoline. If anyone is new to trampolining or is learning a new trick, designate several people as spotters, ready to help at all times. </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><h4>Trampoline Safety Precautions:</h4></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/NO_OBSTR.png' alt='No Obstruction' /></td> <td> Ensure that your trampoline is properly assembled in a level area with at least 10 unobstructed feet (3 meters) on all sides and a minimum of 20 unobstructed feet (6 meters) above the trampoline bouncing surface. The area directly below the bouncing surface must be kept clear at all times. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/NO_JUMPOFF.png' alt='Never jump off a trampoline' /></td> <td> Never jump off a trampoline, always climb off. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/NO_PARTYING.png' alt='No Alcohol or Drugs' /></td> <td> Do not use your backyard trampoline when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/NO_FLIP.png' alt='No back flips or somersaults' /></td> <td> Do not attempt back flips (back somersaults), multiple somersaults or twisting somersaults on your backyard trampoline. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/LEVEL_ICON.png' alt='stop bouncing - stay in control' /></td> <td> Stop bouncing after every skill or sequence of skills, or whenever you deviate from the center of the trampoline. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/SWEETSPOT.png' alt='bounce low and in the center' /></td> <td> Keep your bouncing low and under control. Consistently land in the center of the trampoline. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/ONLY1_ICON.png' alt='One person at a time' /></td> <td> Allow only one person on the trampoline at a time. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/SUPERVISE_ICON.png' alt='do not leave children unsupervised' /></td> <td> Do not leave children unsupervised on the trampoline. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/SPOTTERS_ICON.png' alt='Position spotters around the trampoline' /></td> <td> Ensure the spotters are always stationed around the trampoline. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/MASTER_ICON.png' alt='Master pre-requisites before attempting a new skill' /></td> <td> Master the specified pre-requisites before attempting a new skill. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/8952/files/TRAMP_ICON.png' alt='avoid long periods of bouncing, or when you are tired' /></td> <td> Avoid bouncing for long periods of time or when you are tired. </td> </tr> </table>