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Make a handy homemade hammock!

You can use it to make a homemade hammock, oh yes that might be interesting with all this good weather.

Make a handy kneeling pad for gardening

You can use the pads round the side to make into a kneeling pad for gardening, or a few panels of it stuck together at the sides for a nice squashy mat for the garden.

Use your old trampoline as a solar screen

You can throw on a tender plant to protect from freezing. Also could be tacked over a window for shade in the hot summertime, sort of like a solar screen.

Turn your old trampoline into a Hen enclosure

You can use an old trampoline frame as a movable hen enclosure. Just use the circular frame and cable tie chicken wire around it, two people can easily lift. You can put the hen house outside and just poke one end in through a gap in the wire, leaving the egg laying section outside the enclosure for easy collection. Wonderful ! We love this one!

Fitting Guide For Trampoline Netting

First check netting is the right way around and not inside out as it would be too tight. The right way around is, netting to inside, pole inserts to outside and at the entrance the clips are to outside.

Next insert part of pole into each of the pole slots on the trampoline.

You might need a ladder to help with this part depending on the height of the poles on your trampoline. Do not pull any individual one all the way down, otherwise the last ones will not reach the top.

Next, when you get all the netting started on all poles, it will looksomething like this then, you can put each down bit by bit from standing insidetrampoline.

Lastly tie the straps that come at end of the trampoline netting around the frame and hook onto the trampoline jump mat eyelets or suitable secure point.

Top things to know if you own a trampoline

In order to do the utmost to prevent injury there are a number of excellent guidelines on our site and here are some key things you need to know if you own a trampoline.

Always supervise

As the owner of the trampoline you have the sole responsibility of the children who use it so always inform parents if your child has friends bouncing in your back garden. It is important other parents are made aware and can make their own informed decision about the activity. Children will always be adventurous and want to engage in rough and tumble as is their nature so having a watchful eye at all times is vital

How many should be allowed jump at one time?
This is where taking turns come in to play as the more children bouncing the more they become jumping targets at risk of bumping in to each other. It is important to supervise and allocate turns to the children as to who can jump and who has to wait for their turn. This is a fantastic measure to reduce the risk of injury or accident.

What should I look for when checking the trampoline?
A supervising adult needs to consistently check the trampoline especially after a period of it not being used. Check the springs are connected, that there are no holes in the nets and there are no bent or broken poles or ripped netting. Check the surface is still flat and level so the jumpers can decrease any risk of injury

Should they be allowed bring other toys or do tricks on the trampoline?

Children often like to bring a ball with them onto the trampoline, this can prove dangerous as the ball can escape and become an object that could harm or cause injury as there is very little control over it when the kids are bouncing. In relation to tricks this can be very risky as they may not have the experience to engage in these moves correctly and this could result in a serious injury especially if they land on their neck. It is only advised to allow the children to moves if they are in gymnastics.
It is advisable that children under the age of six are kept away from the trampoline. Small children are still in a development stage and they might not be strong enough to jump or bounce. When older children are on the trampoline this is even more important as they could be bounced around. The ladder is great to discourage small children as it can be unhooked and put away while the trampoline is not in use.

Replacing Trampoline Parts couldn’t be easier

So we had another Irish winter with wild winds and tumultuous conditions and it seems that many of the family trampolines bore the brunt of the worst of the weather, Our customers have been regaling us with stories of trampoline casualties that involved ripped nets, broken and bent poles and in some cases the entire trampoline took flight and ended up in a different place to where it first began.

Did anything this dramatic happen to you?

Well the good news is that the sun is shining again and the kids are eager to get back jumping and enjoying themselves on the trampoline. The even better news is that here at Parts for Trampolines we can solve your problem of restoring the trampoline back to its former glory without you having to go to the expense of purchasing a brand new one, or disposing of the one you have that may only need a small bit of work.
We can replace damaged and ripped safety nets, poles, jump mats, covers, frames, ladders, springs and accessories. If you are unsure of the size of your trampoline we are more than happy to offer you advice on how to measure and how to install your new parts. We are a fully owned, Irish Company based in Gorey, Co Wexford and delighted to talk to you. As most trampolines come in universal sizes the parts will fit from a 10ft to 14ft trampoline and we can get your parts to you with next day delivery.

The trampoline is a fantastic way for the children (and adults) to have fun in the sun, it is and excellent form of exercise burning 407 calories an hour, and even the pets love it as we have seen by the hilarious videos we receive of dogs jumping and even birds and dogs together in some cases. Keep an eye on our Facebook page where we are always publishing funny and interesting stories about all things trampoline related.

This month we ran a fantastic competition that saw one luck winner Rachel Kavanagh from Waterford, win a free family pass to Fota Wildlife Park and we received just under two thousand entries, thank you all for entering. We will be running more competitions on our social media over the summer for additional great family prizes and a super chance to treat everyone to a summer outing along with coupons for free shipping and great discounts on replacement parts.

We are so excited to be appearing on Today FM The Sunday Business Show on June 5th at 9.30am to talk all about Parts for Trampolines and how it all began. So please do tune it

We love people sending in their trampoline photos and videos so please feel free to send them on in and we will publish them on our page.

Top Safety Tips for Trampolines

There is nothing children (and some adults of course) like doing more than enjoying some fun jump time on the trampoline. It is even more fantastic when the sun is shining and you can rest assured the parts holding the whole thing together are of good strong quality ensuring the safety of all those using it. Here at Parts for Trampolines we are fully committed to putting your safety first. In order to help you out even more we have compiled a list of advice and safety information that will ease your mind and allow you and your friends and family to have safe secure fun. You can show this simple online tips to the kids too and educate them on trampoline safety before allowing them get jumping.

It is important to clear the area around the trampoline clear and keep additional objects such as toys etc. a safe distance
A regular inspection of the trampoline parts is necessary to make sure no parts have been damaged or worn, in particular after a harsh winter when the trampoline has not been in use
Children should be under a watchful eye at all times, and younger children strictly supervised.
It is always advisable to keep the area underneath the trampoline free from any activity, such as pets walking etc, Parts for Trampolines safety skirt is an ideal product to prevent dogs or small children entering this part of the trampoline.
The safety net opening at the front of the trampoline should only be used for safe exit and entry and ensure this is zipped up or fastened securely.
Shoes are not recommended on the trampoline jump mat due to the risk of injury and/or damage to the mat
It is important to guide jumpers to the middle of the mat and avoid jumping at the edges.
In order to ensure a safe secure jumping experience place the trampoline on a flat surface where it can be clearly viewed by adults supervision.
Do not use a trampoline without a safety net, to minimise risk of injury
Always use safety padding on the frame to avoid risk of injury It is also very important to note that as the owner of the trampoline you have sole responsibility for all those using the trampoline. Always inform the parents or guardians of a child if they will be using your trampoline so they are aware and can give their permission.

Handy Maintenance Tips for the Trampoline

In order to ensure the safety of everyone using the trampoline and in particular after a long winter or bad weather, we at Parts for Trampolines have gathered a list of handy tips for maintaining the trampoline to the best possible standard to ensure maximum safety and longevity. It is possible to replace any damaged or weather worn parts with us so regular checks are essential to assess the condition of the trampoline for safe, interactive fun and any compromised parts can be replaced easily and efficiently with minimum fuss. The more you care for the trampoline the longer it will last and will need less work to keep it in great condition.

Top Trampoline Maintenance tips:

In order to protect the trampoline during a harsh winter in particular strong winds and rain it is important to move it to a sheltered place and remove all accessories and store them away.
You can purchase an all -weather cover to protect the trampoline during the winter if you are unable to store it away in a dry place
The things to look out for before you begin to use the trampoline again after a period of non-use are, missing or faulty safety padding, broken or bent frames, damaged , rusted or broken springs, any damage to the jump mat especially the stitching, any holes or rips in the netting
Do not place the trampoline frame on concrete or a hard patio area, a grass or soft surface is best in order to decrease pressure to the frame.
Be sure to check the weight restrictions on the trampoline in order to minimise frame damage.
Do not drag a trampoline as this will bend the frame and legs instead lift it ensuring you have plenty of help.
Ensure the safety padding is loosely placed above the springs and not forced down onto them to avoid ripping the pads.
Remove the padding in bad weather to keep it out of the rain and win and avoid damage
It is important to check the jump mat and springs to ensure the trampoline is in good working condition, remove and objects that may have been left.
Do not allow any jumping on the trampoline if you notice any missing springs, or if they are worn in any way, check the stitching also for fraying
The safety net should have no rips, holes or damage in any way, if you see fraying or loose stitching do not allow any jumping until it is replaced
The trampoline should only be entered and exited using the net opening and should be fully zipped up or fastened after accessing the trampoline
In the winter it is advisable to remove the netting and store it away to keep it from being damaged by bad weather
Do not allow children or jumpers to rebound off the net, sit on it or stretch it

Here at Parts for Trampolines we are more than happy to talk you and advise on how to best care for your trampoline and prevent any excess damage.