trampolines

(codykauz) · (codykauz) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 09-20-2007, 9:49 AM

everybody has talked about the guru tramp boards, but how about the trampoline setups. i am looking at buying a 14' one and setting it at a slight angle away from where i have the rope tied off. right now we sometimes use a friends that doesn't wakeboard and we have to block up one side just to get it level. i was wondering what type of setup you guys were using or suggested.

(ronnyboy27) · (ronnyboy27) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 09-20-2007, 1:36 PM

DO NOT JUMP ON A TRAMPOLINE THAT IS NOT LEVEL. YOU WILL DIE!!!!

A 14' should be plenty big.

(shon_g) · (shon_g) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 09-20-2007, 2:48 PM

"a 14' should be plenty big"

Thats what your mom said.

(gurubrdz) · (gurubrdz) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 09-21-2007, 7:28 AM

Putting your tramp at a slight angle definitly helps keep tension on the line when jumping, especially when learning off-axis or Raley based moves.

(codykauz) · (codykauz) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 09-21-2007, 7:54 AM

yeah thats what my plan was, and just a slight angle. i was also hoping it would help me with handle passes because the added tension would make me fight it to stay on axis, like when on the water.

(gurubrdz) · (gurubrdz) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 09-21-2007, 7:58 AM

If it's a round Tramp or any other kind, just make sure it's anchored properly after you find your angle. It doesn't take much, and safety is key!

(headhunter) · (headhunter) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 09-21-2007, 8:15 AM

And don't forget your Guru!!!!

(cece) · (cece) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 09-21-2007, 8:21 AM

Anybody ever think of attaching the handle to a bungee cord? It pulls back against you so that you have tension on rope all the time.

(liquidmx) · (liquidmx) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 09-21-2007, 8:24 AM

I use a bungee setup to create tension. I agree with Ron, a trampoline at an angle is asking for trouble. One missed handlepass and its all bad.

My bungee setup involves two Climbing carabeaners. I have a 5ft rope wrapped around my tree hooked to a carabeaner. Then I have a Bungee that is about 1 & 1/2 feet long. At the end of that is the other carabeaner attaching to the rope. Right now I am using 6 bungees for the proper tension. I also use a fail safe piece of rope connecting the two carabeaners together in case the bungee were to break.

(fletch_tx) · (fletch_tx) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 09-21-2007, 8:47 AM

haven't tried the bungee idea....does it help that much? I feel like I can sort of load the line anyway when jumping on my tramp on a flat surface....I sort of bounce away from where the rope is connected.