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BASIC TRAMPOLINE SKILLS

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Fundamental Bounce
1. Start from a standing position with your head erect

    and your eyes on the frame pad.

2. Swing your arms forward and up in a circular motion.

3. Bring your feet together and point your toes 

    downward while in the air.

4. Keep your feet about 15 inches apart when landing on

    the mat.

Knee Drop
1. Start bouncing from a standing position, keeping your

    eyes on the frame pad.

2. Land on your knees, keeping your back straight and

    your body erect.

3. Come back up to an erect position.

Hand and Knee Drop
1. Start bouncing from a standing position, keeping your 

    eyes on the frame pad.

2. Land on the mat on your hands and knees.

3. Push with your hands and come back up to an erect

    position.

Back Drop
1. Start from a low bounce and land on your back.

2. Keep your chin forward on your chest as you land.

3. Kick forward and up with your legs to return to an 

    erect position.

Summary of Contents for SWTCS13

Page 1: ...e to winds Be sure to secure your trampoline and enclosure Wind Damage is not covered in the warranty of your trampoline IMPORTANT Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment Save this manual for future reference Maximum user weight 275 lbs WARNING ...

Page 2: ...ound with ropes and stakes NOT INCLUDED At least four ropes and four stakes should be used Make sure to attach the ropes to the top of the frame DO NOT simply secure the legs or the bases to the ground as they can seperate from the frame sockets The top of the stakes should be at ground level so they will not create a tripping hazard In addition the top of the stakes should be covered if necessary...

Page 3: ... the springs jump mat spring pad and enclosure The warranty will be void 11 This trampoline and enclosure is made for users who weigh less than 275 pounds 12 Trampoline over 20 in 51 cm tall are not recommended for use for use by children under 6 years of age 13 The trampoline enclosure is to be used only with the size of trampoline for which the enclosure is designed 14 Misuse and abuse of the tr...

Page 4: ...GHWIND Thank you for choosing your Skywalker Trampolines brand Trampoline The Skywalker Trampoline square Trampolines are designed and crafted to provide many years of fun and fitness This trampolines comes equipped with warnings and instructions for the assembly care maintenance and use of the trampoline This information must beread by all trampoline supervisors and users before any person is all...

Page 5: ... the frame pad in place to cover the frame The frame pad is not made or intended to support the weight of the trampoline user Do not step or jump directly onto the frame pad Loss of Control Jumpers who lose control of their jumps may land on the mat incorrectly land on the frame or springs or fall off of the trampoline A controlled jump is one where the landing is in the same spot as the takeoff B...

Page 6: ...ard exists No lights electric heaters extension cords or household electrical appliances are to be permitted in or on the trampoline or enclosure at any time Hazards Associated with Entering and Leaving the Trampoline Enclosure A trampoline enclosure installed on a trampoline is raised off the ground The height of the enclosure increases the risk of a fall when a jumper is entering or leaving the ...

Page 7: ...t for safety Users must first learn a low controlled bounce and then learn the basic landing positions and combinations before proceeding to intermediate skills Jumpers must understand why they have to master control before they can start thinking about other moves Understanding the proper progression of skills in jumping on a trampoline must be the first lesson Review this manual to learn about t...

Page 8: ...em at all times regardless of the skill or age of the user Secure the trampoline and enclosure against unauthorized and unsupervised use Keep the trampoline and enclosure free of any objects that could interfere with the jumper This trampoline and enclosure is not recommended for use by children under 6 years of age or by anyone weighing more than 275 pounds Use the trampoline and enclosure only w...

Page 9: ...the jumper to stop suddenly and avoid losing control With trampoline use the takeoff point and landing point of a good controlled jump are in the same spot An exercise is considered learned only when a jumper is able to perform it correctly time after time Jumpers should never go on to any advanced stunt until they can perform all previous stunts correctly each time Allow each jumper a brief turn ...

Page 10: ... the back with the chin held forward to the chest and the eyes forward on the frame pad Spotting this skill is most important Demonstration of back drop with low bounce and practice of both techniques Lesson 5 1 Review and practice of skills already learned encouraging original routines based on them 2 Half turntable Start from the front drop position and push to the left or right with the hands T...

Page 11: ...cing from a standing position keeping your eyes on the frame pad 2 Land on your knees keeping your back straight and your body erect 3 Come back up to an erect position Hand and Knee Drop 1 Start bouncing from a standing position keeping your eyes on the frame pad 2 Land on the mat on your hands and knees 3 Push with your hands and come back up to an erect position Back Drop 1 Start from a low bou...

Page 12: ...position Half Turntable 1 Start from the front drop position and push to the left or right with your arms to begin turning your body in the opposite direction 2 Turn your head and shoulders toward the direction that your body is turning 3 Keep your back parallel to the mat and your head up 4 After completing a half turn land in the front drop position Swivel Hips 1 Start with a seat drop 2 Turn yo...

Page 13: ...Key 13 ...

Page 14: ...in a shady areas you may need to use artificial electrical lighting in the area 4 Secure the trampoline and enclosure against unauthorized and unsupervised use 5 Remove any objects from under the trampoline and enclosure 6 The owner and supervisors of the trampoline are responsible to make all users aware of practices specified in this manual 7 The trampoline enclosure is only to be used as an enc...

Page 15: ...ections are connected When this step is completed the frame will be fully assembled and freestanding 4 Lay the Bed Mat 7 on the ground inside the assem bled frame Make sure that the two warning decals not shown are on top of the Bed Mat Enclosure net is up the enclosure net is pre installed on the Bed Mat 7 at the factory Inspect the attachments of the enclosure Netting to the trampoline mat bed M...

Page 16: ...or spring hook is attached to the V Ring To place the remaining springs count exactly 5 V rings and 5 frame holes in a clockwise direction from one of the corners Repeat this on all sides Attach remaining Springs not shown evenly between the attached Springs until all springs are attached Safety Note For the Bed Mat 7 to have the even ten sion necessary for safety in jumping the Springs must be at...

Page 17: ...slide the spring through the sleeve and reattach to frame as shown Repeat this with the remaining sleeves not shown Refer to the inset drawing Thread one of the inner frame straps through a V ring and tie down Repeat this with all the inner straps along the inside of the frame pad Arrange the outside straps so that the straps encircle the frame Thread strap through buckle and securely tighten Repe...

Page 18: ...as This is normal If foam tube is difficult to slide on use a little soapy water on the inside of the tube 8 3 Note In Step 3 you will secure the Enclosure arches to the frame of the trampoline Lift one of the arches assembled in Step 2 and insert the two Straight Tubes 4 into the tops of the two trampoline frame Square Sockets M as shown Insert a bolt 1 through the matching holes in the left side...

Page 19: ... ring and hold it close to an L tube 5 as shown in Inset Drawing A Next thread the end of the Strap under the Foam on the L tube 5 and up through the two D rings on the opposite end of the Strap 11 See Inset Drawing B Then thread the end of the Strap 11 back down through the lower D ring on the Strap See Inset Drawing C Pull the loose end of the Strap to remove any slack but do not fully tighten t...

Page 20: ...ep 7and 8 7 Now insert the end cap 9 into the bottom of the T Bracket Your trampoline enclosure is now fully assembled put together Make sure that all parts are securely attached Familiarize yourself and all users of the trampoline and enclosure with the safety precautions use and instruction al materials and care and maintenance instructions in this manual before using the trampoline and enclosur...

Page 21: ...addition the tops of the stakes should be covered if necessary so that users will not be hurt by falling onto the stakes Make sure to attach the ropes to the top of the trampoline frame do not simply secure the legs or the bases to the ground as they can separate from the frame sockets missing improperly positioned or insecurely attached netting enclosure tubes CARE Do not allow pets on the trampo...

Page 22: ...me padding netting enclosure tubes or foam sleeves punctures frays tears or holes worn in the mat frame padding netting or foam sleeves deterioration in the stitching or fabric of the mat frame padding or netting ruptured or missing springs bent or broken frame leg or enclosure tubes sagging bed or netting sharp protrusions on the frame suspension system or enclosure tubes If any of these conditio...

Page 23: ...STM Frame Labels These parts are not illustrated Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 17 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 2 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts visit our web site at www skywalkertrampolines com or call our toll free Customer Care Hot Line at 1 866 603 Jump 5867 Monday through Friday 8 a m until 5 p m Mountain Time excluding holi days To help us...

Page 24: ...4 6 p a C d n E s e b u T e l d d i M 8 7 Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 1 9 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts visit our web site at www skywalkertrampolines com or call our toll free Customer Care Hot Line at 1 866 603 Jump 5867 Monday through Friday 8 a m until 5 p m Mountain Time excluding holi days To help us assist you please provide the following in...

Page 25: ...thorized service center or to products used for commercial or rental purpose No other Warranty beyond that specifically set forth above is authorized by Skywalker Holdings LLC SKYWALKER HOLDINGS LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR OTHER DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ANY ECONOMIC LOSS ...

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