The first trampoline may have been invented by the Eskimos holding Walrus skin in order to toss a person into the air; certainly people throughout history have had the experience of being tossed into the air on a blanket, and everyone can easily recall as a child jumping up and down on top of a mattress and bed springs. The first official trampoline, though, was the product of George Nissen and Larry Griswold, who invented the contemporary trampoline in 1934, seventy-six years ago.
Today, in the 21st Century, different types of trampolines seem to be everywhere, including the water trampoline. This recent version of the trampoline consists of a large doughnut like rubber piece, inflated with air, allowing the trampoline to float above the surface of lakes and pools.
Water trampolines are designed to float above the water line, and therefore there is little to no risk that it will become full of water; to put a water trampoline into a lake or pool, first lay out the tube on the ground and inflate it with air using a shop vac. Apply a UV protectant spray to the seal. Next, assemble the trampoline frame and attach springs to the jumping surface; after that, simply place the frame on the tube and fasten down the straps. Attach safety padding over the springs, then add a ladder and anchor (to hold it steady), then launch into the lake or pool.
To pull out the water trampoline, simply raise the anchor and pull or push the inflated tube back to the shore or lift it from the pool. If there’s any water aboard, tipping the tube should allow it to drain. Once on land, the safety pads and frame may be removed and the tubing deflated, reversing shop vac or air pump. You’re now ready to store the trampoline for the next outing.
In the last couple of years the usage of water-trampolines and bounce platforms at lakes all across the world have become incredibly popular. Trampolines have always been a popular activity for adults and children alike which is why it is no surprise that combining them with water has been such a blast. This post is intended to go over a few of the benefits of owning a water trampoline for both children and adults.
Children:
Water-trampolines are a great way to get children out of the house and away from the television and video game system. Water-trampolines get children outside doing something active, it only takes a few minutes on a trampoline to get your heart pumping and the best part is jumping in the water after to cool off. Water-trampolines also gather quite a crowd which offers a great way to meet the neighbor children and make friends. Children of all ages can make fun games out of having a water-trampoline which will in return give the parents a little free time to practice relaxing also.
Adults:
Your never too old to have fun and having fun is exactly what will happen when you get on a water-trampoline and start jumping around. Jumping on a water-trampoline is a great exercise that you will actually enjoy taking part in, get in shape while having a blast. If jumping is not your thing, you can use the trampoline as a platform for swimming or for getting a sun tan. Water-trampolines also work great as a place to watch fireworks if your lake does fourth of July activities.
All in all there are many purposes for a water-trampoline and as you can see with these possibilities you could be having countless hours of fun. Get yourself in shape all while having a great time and making memories with your family and friends, water-trampolines will give you a good reason to get outside!