By Alexa K.

In 1936, gymnast and diver, George Nissen, and tumbler, Larry Griswold, created modern trampolines with coiled springs, a frame, and mats pulled across the springs.

Coiled Springs

Frame and mats

Lived from February 3, 1914 to April 7, 2010 – he lived for 96 years.

George and Larry built the first trampoline in a garage, and he also made trampoline an Olympic sport in 2000.

George Nissen

Was born on September 17, 1905 to August 24, 1996 – 91 years.

He was a high level gymnast and tumbler.

Larry and George created a company called Griswold-Nissen Trampoline & Tumbling Company.

Larry Griswold

Gymnasts use trampolines for training and to practice tricks.

Circus performers also use trampolines for circus acts, with crazy tricks going on the trampolines.

Divers use trampolines for training for the water, so they get the feel of they new dive an easier way.

Athletic Uses

Mini – Tramps There are lots of “mini – tramps” that are used

for different purposes. Like….

Fitness/Rehabilitation

Kids

Gymnastics

Diving

Circus

Different Shapes & Sizes

Square

Rectangle

Circle

Octagon

Trampolines with Nets Some trampolines have build in nets. In

some designs of a netted trampoline, there are no coiled springs, the bounce comes from metal spirals swirling around the frame.

The net is supposed to make jumping on a trampoline safety, and less of a risk of falling off. Netted

Trampoline with Springs

Spring less trampoline without net

Other Trampoline Uses Firemen use trampolines to catch

people jumping out of burning buildings.

In World War 2, plane pilots were trained on trampolines.

On water, trampolines are a fun way to play with family and friends.

Should I Buy A Trampoline?

If you are debating whether you should buy a trampoline or not, look at the following slides that show the benefits and non-benefits of purchasing a trampoline.

Pros Cons Exercise – jumping on your

trampoline is good exercise.

Fun – jumping is fun, social, and you can try new tricks, or just jump high.

Safety #1 – With spring pads, its almost impossible to get a foot caught.

Safety #2 – If your worried about falling off, don’t worry, draw a big X in the middle, and make a rule that you have to jump on the X.

When it snows, you have to shovel the snow off it, or its too much weight on the springs.

If you are fooling around, you could get a spinal injury.

Doctors often do not recommend trampolines as they see lots of injuries.

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