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Trampoline Inventor & Entertainer – Larry Griswold

I’m often asked “Who invented the trampoline?”.   The person most usually associated with this invention is George Nissen as he was actively involved in promoting the product and the sport until his death in 2010.  However he also had a … Continue reading

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Wall Trampoline

This is “wall trampoline” a new activity that first developed in the circus world with organistations like Cirque du Soleil, who have used it in some of their shows.   It is now fast developing as a sport and integating with … Continue reading

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Trampoline in the snow

This is a great video made by some teenagers in Sweden showing the fun they have on their trampoline even in the snow.  It’s great to see children enjoying themselves in such simple ways with just the snow and a … Continue reading

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Trampolines help fight childhood obesity

On occasions I have been taken to task by parents who claim that trampolines are dangerous and told “my children will never have one!”.   I am always amazed at parents who take this view and my reply is to refer … Continue reading

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WIN a Trampoline with Go Ape community

We’ve teamed up with the gorillas at Go Ape, who operate tree top adventures across the UK and now in the USA aswell, to offer one of their lucky tribe a chance to win an 8ft Atlantic trampoline set.   The … Continue reading

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How much space do I need for a trampoline?

The good news is you probably need less space than you think. Atlantic Trampolines offer a range of sizes from 6ft diameter to 15ft diameter. These are all round trampolines which have been shown to be the safest for use … Continue reading

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A great new product but keep a lid on it!

As a parent do you ever see your little ones staring through the window at the rain outside, wishing it would stop so they can go out and play on their trampoline? The Great British weather lets us down so … Continue reading

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Trampolines can help with Vitamin D deficiency

A recent report has indicated that one quarter of toddlers in the UK are lacking vitamin D.   A consultant paediatrician, Dr Benjamin Jacobs, told BBC Breakfast that the hospital saw about one severe case each month of rickets – softening of … Continue reading

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Trampolines should be tied down in stormy weather says AA Insurance

Recent storms have led to a large increase in the number of insurance claims compared with this time last year according to AA Insurance. Simon Douglas, a director of AA Insurance, said the most common claims were for damage caused by … Continue reading

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Trampoline siting – or where to put your trampoline in the garden

Trampolines are now a very popular feature of many gardens but how much thought is applied to where they are best positioned?  In this article I aim to cover the main points that need to be considered when siting your … Continue reading

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