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10 Benefits You Get from Using Trekking Poles For Hiking
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act but a habit. -Aristotle-
I remember watching my boys growing up. They would go to their Scout meetings and bring home a pole that they had
cut from a sapling. They made it into a...
All About Golf
Sunny laid back Sunday morning, extended weekends or a vacation, discussion on none of these is complete without a mention of golf. What exactly is Golf? Well it is an outdoor ball game wherein the aim is to hit the ball into a series of holes in...
Foot Gear For A Winter Enthusiast
Winter is a spectacular time of the year. From dog sledding to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to snowmobiling, or just camping out in the woods, it’s a time when you can experience the hushed, serene world of white. However before planning any...
Mini Bike Madness
A new craze has caught on in the United States, and it all boils down to a much smaller version of the motorcycle knows as pocket bikes, mini bikes, minimotos or mini choppers, depending on who you ask and where they live. The first models were...
What To Know When Buying Binoculars
We are asked nearly every day: "What are your best binoculars?" And every day we answer: "How do you plan on using them?" We are not trying to be evasive with our answer, but the truth of the matter is – the best binoculars for one purpose...
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Bungee Trampolines: Discover New Heights
Trampoline jumping has literally been taken to new heights with
the launch of a gravity-defying, adrenaline-pumping sport known
as bungee trampoline, introduced by the world of extreme sports.
In bungee trampoline, the jumper has an adjustable harness
attached to the waist, connected to bungee ropes on both sides.
This allows various types of somersaults and other airborne
aerobics as the jumper is catapulted up to 12 to 14 meters in
the air.
Bungee trampolines can be set up on almost any high footfall
outdoor or indoor locations such as amusement parks, beaches,
swimming pools, summer camps, schools, festivals, acrobatic
training centers, water parks, gymnasiums, etc.
Most Bungee Trampolines are built from high quality materials
such as aluminum and stainless steel and should fulfill certain
safety standards and regulations. Anyone who weighs between 45
to 200 pounds can comfortably participate in a bungee trampoline
jumping. Experience is not needed except for extreme stunts and
aerobics, which should never be attempted without the
supervision of a professional. Another advantage with bungee
trampoline jumping is that even people with certain physical
disabilities can take part because the harness attached to the
waist makes it much safer than conventional trampolines.
A single jumping unit may have more than one trampoline which
allows multiple jumpers to use the bungee trampoline at the same
time. However, there are also bungee trampolines designed for
only one person at a time. Most of the bungee trampolines used
today come with a client control apparatus, using a counter and
a timer which can be easily operated by a single person.
Recommended power supply for bungee trampolines is 110 or 230
volts and 10 amperes electrical outlet.
There are several models, types, and designs of
bungee
trampolines. Some of them have been modified to make the jumps
more exciting and thrilling. For example, Forest Maxi Bungy
Trampoline, captioned "Maxi bungee trampoline fly in the trees"
(maxi-trampoline.com) features a harness and elastic system
which is connected to natural trees from 5 meters to 20 meters
high construction. Participants (5 years and older, adults below
200 lbs.) can jump up to 20 meters and land on their feet in the
middle of the trampoline. 230 volts or 110 volts is the average
supply of power used by this bungee trampoline.
An example of a four person bungee trampoline:
Camp Cayuga (campcayuga.com), a private coed residential summer
camp in Honesdale, Pennsylvania has introduced what it called
the Big "Trampoline Thing", as a part of its extreme jumping
sports program. This is the basic configuration of the bungee
trampoline:
A large rig combines a trampoline system with a bungee cord
system. The rig features 4 separate trampolines, so 4 people can
be accommodated at one time. The patented Bungee Cord System
includes a hydraulic lift that automatically readjusts the
height settings on the rig as participants jump higher. With
this safety feature, the bungee cord cannot be over-stretched
while jumping, and catapult the jumper up to 24 feet in the air.
Bungee Trampoline jumping, like the regular bungee jumping,
should be approached with caution because it can result in
injuries like sprains, fractures, scrapes, bruises and cuts, or
serious injuries to the head and neck which can cause paralysis,
or even death. Children should always be supervised by adults,
and inexperienced adult jumpers should seek the help of
instructors or professionals.
About the author:
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articles and tips about trampolines and trampolining.
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