One of the most common reactions to feeling excited is jumping up and down, and enclosed trampolines are amongst the most common forms of lawn fun for families. However, safety is a worry, particularly with youngsters and teenagers. There are, of course a lot of safety pointers included when families buy a trampoline, even so kids will be kids, and safety is not always taken to heart, which can lead to accidents or other injuries.
Without the right training, trampolines are intended for very simple jumping moves with only one person jumping at a time. Kids will probably think since they are smaller they can accommodate an extra jumper or two, but this is not the way it is. They also are tempted to have a shot at flips and other acrobatic leaps which should in truth only be performed by those who have specific training to do these things. Parents should do whatever they can to make sure that youngsters don't attempt anything too fancy, or use the trampoline unsupervised.
It may be a temptation for some parents to purchase enclosed trampoline to make jumping safer for their family and friends. But like many things that are meant to increase the safety factor, these enclosures merely create a false feeling of security.
The netting on nearly all enclosures is not that strong, and hurling yourself into it might cause it to tear. For anyone that slides out of bounds, the enclosure can help keep the jumper from actually falling off during regular jumping, but in any event the jumper should still follow basic safety guidelines, as if the enclosure was not there. The inclusion of a net should not mean a carte blanche to not take care. Parents should still be keeping a close eye on young children, and no one, even older teens and adults should not have a jumping session without someone keeping an eye on them.
So is it worth buying the enclosures at all if extra vigilance and supervision are still required to use the trampoline? There has been some discussion about this very thing, however they are still worth using for various reasons. The ability to properly see where your boundaries are when you jump will help you focus and concentrate, and decrease the chances of coming too close to the netting. Equally, since the nets go up 12 feet or more depending on the type of enclosure, the enclosures may discourage curious animals, or even neighbouring kids from jumping when no one is watching.
The enclosure sends a clear message that you are serious about the safety of your friends and neighbors, without having to be too straight-laced to enjoy yourself. With these basic safety principles in place, you'll be sure to jump your way to a a excellent time!
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