Category Archives: Trampoline Buying Guide

Cheap Trampolines: Why to avoid them!

Last week we heard of yet another product recall issued by a trampoline manufacturer, this time in the USA.  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall on  November, 28 2012 for more than 23,000 Sportspower trampolines sold … Continue reading

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Gardeners’ Question Time – What to plant under a trampoline?

An interesting question was asked by Laura Burt from Summer Town, Oxford, on the Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time programme last Sunday.  The programme was broadcast from Oxfordshire as guests of the Royal Oxfordshire Horticultural Society. With Eric Robson in … Continue reading

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10ft Trampolines: The Ultimate Guide

The 10ft trampoline is one of the most popular trampolines on the market, and it’s not hard to see why. A good quality 10ft trampoline will keep trampolinists happy right the way through from their first bounce to their teenage … Continue reading

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Save the Sofa. Buy a Trampoline

A popular game for children is to use the sofa and arm chairs to bounce on, from one to another, trying to escape the imaginary lava from the boiling volcano or crocodiles in the deadly jungle river.  Why not get … Continue reading

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Skirting the issue

We have frequently been asked how to install a trampoline safety skirt – is there a right and a wrong way? The simple answer to that is yes and doing it right can make the difference between a 5 minute … Continue reading

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How much space do I need for a trampoline?

The good news is you probably need less space than you think. Atlantic Trampolines offer a range of sizes from 6ft diameter to 15ft diameter. These are all round trampolines which have been shown to be the safest for use … Continue reading

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Trampoline siting – or where to put your trampoline in the garden

Trampolines are now a very popular feature of many gardens but how much thought is applied to where they are best positioned?  In this article I aim to cover the main points that need to be considered when siting your … Continue reading

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Protecting your Garden Trampoline in the Storms

Although most good quality trampolines are heavy pieces of equipment they are notoriously mobile in stormy weather.  Even if your garden is well protected by other buildings and fences strong gusts of wind, perhaps concentrated by gaps between properties, can lift a … Continue reading

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I want a trampoline for Christmas – please!

A trampoline is not an obvious Christmas present but they can make an ideal gift at this time of year. A trampoline can be a great present that the whole family can enjoy and will provide fun and enjoyment for … Continue reading

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Why buying a cheap trampoline is not an option

As I’ve said here before my father would often tell me “if you buy cheap you buy twice” and that is as true with trampolines as anything else.  These words came to mind recently when a lady I was talking to … Continue reading

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