Does this trampoline have to be put on an absolutely completely flat surface or can there be a slight slope/gradation? Thank you.
507633
I had a pretty rough patch to put it on so I took some sand, from an old sandbox and spread the sand across the area. The space is by no means totally flat and the trampoline works great. You just need to be concerned about the 4 diagonal bars that contact the ground. This is a great trampoline - my daughter is now in Level 5 gymnastics and swears by it.
507634
We have a very slight slope in our yard and haven't had a problem, but the legs aren't adjustable, so it would be dangerous to put it someplace with a noticeable slope.
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Not completely flat. It has low ridges, I presume for drainage. They are barely visible in the picture on the site.
211542
Hi Pat, I am sorry I don't know. It sort of tips front and back when you stand on it so probably not flat back and forth
631790
I would definitely recommend a level surface, but it doesn't have to be perfect. Technically you could set this thing up on a flat section of grass.
776188
The one in the picture is different than what I received. The one I ordered which I'm assuming is this same one as I was prompted to respond has the trampoline standalone. So yes you can move the trampoline without having to attach it.
1408330
We don't have a hill in our backyard. I would call it a modest slope. I'm guessing it would work well on a flat lawn though, especially if you have room to get a good running start. Some of the smaller kids didn't quite make it to the end of the slide but the kids around ages 11 - 12 had no problem doing so. Hope that helps.
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I bought it for my 3 year old grand daughter. She and two of her friends had no problem getting in and out of it and jumping together. My son who is 5'10 about 150 was able to jump on it with his little girl, but he wasn't really jumping hard. The trampoline is only about 18 to 24 inches off the ground. I think maybe up to age 10 as long as the total weight of the jumpers is under 200 lbs.
1913933
No. You really need a flat area. Also look for he teeter toter that can adjust the weight so that bigger kids can go on with smaller kids.
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The area where we have our trampoline staked in is a little softer and its not that hard to remove the stakes. Not sure what your soil is like but I would say not a problem for the maintenance issues you are facing. FYI - We have had numerous 20-30 mph windy days and trampoline has not budged one bit. We bought 8 stakes, 2 for each base segment. The stakes have risen about 1/4 to 1/2 inch but I just stepped on them and back to normal. Hope this helps, maybe too much information.
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The springs are outside the net but it isn't a perfect seal. You could still have a kid stick a leg through between the net and the trampoline. FWIW my kids still run around the outside of the net on the pad. I think the pad is the least important of all the safety gear but it's cheap and I'd still get it.
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Only for trampolines. One side is held up by the trampoline and the other connects to a pole staked in the ground.
1408331
If you self propel then really a flat lawn is fine. We added a little liquid dish soap and it was very fast and fun. In my experience I believe that it will work on a flat surface but I havent tested that.
776186
On the set I have, the instructions direct you to place it next to the set, probably because of the safety net on the swing set, but the trampoline is completely free standing, not connected in any way to the swing set. It is stabilized by large hooks that you drive into the ground. My kids love this set and I found it very easy to put together.
1913931
It would be ok, but better on flat! Just makes it harder to spin on the upwards turn. It is fun though my kids love it! I would say slight slope ok, but anymore would be tricky. Hope this helps.
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I used mine in our playroom that has very flat smooth walls. I was able to put up without any issues. Sorry you're having trouble!
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So long as you secure the base (fill it with sand or put bricks in it), an unlevel surface is OK. We have used it both on level and unlevel ground. We have bricks in our base
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Hi Howard, I have no idea of the answers to your questions. I can tell you that I am actually quite pleased with the trampoline. It is the second one we have owned, and it seems to be well built. The kids like it better than the first one that we had for many years, as this one is both larger and bouncier. Good luck. Allen