Wild Animals and Trampolines

Kids playing on the trampoline may sometimes encounter wildlife, so parents should keep an eye on kids when they are outdoors. It is not a common occurence, but for instance a woman in Upstate New York reported that a fox jumped up onto the trampoline where her 3-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son were playing and bit thenm as they were jumping on their outdoor trampoline.

"The gray fox jumped onto the trampoline and bit the girl's legs and her son's left arm several times." The woman's son finally grabbed the fox and threw it off the trampoline. Test for rabies are underway.

It is best to cut long grass and remove debris around the trampoline where wildlife can hide to make the area less appealing for them. As always, don't leave open food containers outdoors which attracts them in the first place.

Enjoy a safe summer on your outdoor trampoline!

Anchor Trampolines to Avoid them Blowing Away in the Wind

Although trampolines look like large items in the yard, they are actually quite aerodynamic once a good wind catches them. A large flat surface with heavy winds rushing in underneath can create the lift needed to fly across the yard creating damage and even injury.

Recently in Chase County, a resident named Tosha Dains observed an upside down trampoline in the yard. It had been moved from on top of a van where it came to rest after being blown across the yard. The trampoline was not tied down with trampoline ties but they were fortunate nobody was hurt. This particular storm in Elmsdale downed trees and power lines, but you never know when such a powerful storm will roll through, so it is best to get some trampoline ties and secure the trampoline.

Dains did mention that they received a lot of wind and rain along with some pea-sized hail and that the last few times the trampoline was not blown away, but this time is different. So tie down those trampolines!

Trampoline Anchors Keep Them From Blowing Away

Have you ever had a trampoline fly by your living room window during a wind storm? It has happened to me twice. Wind can pick up any flat sided object even if very large such as hot tub covers and of course trampolines.

The trampoline that I witnessed going airborne was a large oval 9x12 foot free standing unit with a solid metal frame made of thick 3 inch pipe and supported by
metal leg sections.

Trampoline anchors can help hold down a trampoline to withstand stronger winds. A proper Trampoline Anchor Kit comes with augers that twist into the ground for support along with
sturdy straps.

By securing a trampoline, the danger of damage to persons or property because of an out of control, flying trampoline can be greatly reduced. Anchors also help keep the trampoline from moving around during use.

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