Trampoline Safety

• Frame pads and safety nets are recommended additions to your Jump King trampoline. Pads are fastened on top of the springs to protect jumpers from landing directly on them. A safety net encloses the trampoline and keeps jumpers from flying off onto the ground. Only one person at a time should jump to better maintain control of jumping height and avoid collisions. The trampoline should not be used if it has any worn, missing or defective parts. Jumpers should use a small ladder for access and be educated about trampoline safety and fully supervised when attempting new moves. Trampolines should not be used while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and young children should not have access to the trampoline while unsupervised.
  
  

Trampoline Assembly

• Lay out all the parts in a circle. Four blank top rail pieces should alternate with the four top rails that contain leg sockets to form the outermost edge. Lay the eight leg extensions next to the leg sockets. The four leg bases (shaped like Ws) should face outward, toward the leg extensions.
  
  With an assistant, assemble the trampoline's base by attaching the leg extensions onto the leg bases. Hold the "W" bases vertically and attach the top rails with sockets to the top end of each "W." Then, attach the four top rails into the rail gaps.
  
  Unfold the mat into the center of the trampoline. Attach one spring to the "V" ring in the mat and pull it over to a hole in the top rail. Attach the other end. Do the same on the opposite end of the mat. Choose a "V" ring halfway between your newly attached springs and connect another spring there. Repeat this process on the opposite side with another spring. Continue adding springs in this manner until all of the springs are attached. Be careful with your fingers during this process, as you can easily pinch your skin in the springs, especially as the mat gets tighter.
  
  Attach the ladder to the trampoline.
  
  

Trampoline Skills

• Basic jumping skills for the Jump King are as follows.
  
  Fundamental bounce: The jumper assumes a standing position in the center of the mat. He swings his arms forward and up, keeping his feet a few inches apart during the jump. He lands flat on his feet.
  
  Doggie Drop: Start with a Fundametal Bounce. Look down and aim both knees and hands at the mat. Land on the mat with your hands and knees. Bounce back up into a standing position.
  
  Seat Drop: Bounce upwards. Bend your legs at the waist and land on the mat with your legs straight out in sitting position. Put your hands flat on the mat at the hips, and push down for assistance in bouncing back up.
  
  Swivel Hips: Land in a seat drop position. Bounce upward, throwing your arms up and to one side, while swiveling your hips in the same direction to land in a seat drop on the opposite side of the trampoline. Repeat in the opposite direction.