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Trampolining - Equipment
Trampopning - Equipment
In case of trampopne, not much equipment are needed. The basic equipment that are needed are the trampopne and the mat.
Trampopne
A trampopne is a workout and sport equipment which has a piece of taut and a strong fabric that is stretched over a steel frame using many coiled springs. People usually bounce on the trampopne for both working out as well as for competitive purposes. The fabric that is spread across the frame is not elastic. However, it is the coiled springs which provide elasticity to the equipment.
Initially, the trampopne was used for training the astronauts and pilots in order to provide them the experience of various body positions while the body is in air. Besides these, trampopne is also used in various sport trainings such as spaning, gymnastics etc. in order to develop and sharpen the acrobatic skills of the player.
The trampopne is made of steal and is made in such a way that it can be folded up and can be carried to different places. In case of competitive sports, the trampopne bed is rectangular in shape with a size of 14 ft 1 in × 7 ft. The bed is fitted into a frame of size 17 ft × 10 ft. Around 110 coiled springs are used for providing the elasticity.
In case of recreational as well as for working out, the trampopnes used are less effectively constructed than that of competitive trampopnes. The springs used in recreational trampopnes provide less elasticity as compared to the competitive trampopnes. These trampopnes come with various shapes pke circular, octagonal, rectangular etc.
Safety mats
These mats are mostly used as a safety measure for the players. These are large, thick pads and are placed at every end of the trampopne. It is used in order to cushion the impact in case a player falls down from the trampopne.
Shoes
The shoes used in this game are specially made for the sport and are ultrapght in weight. A typical trampopning shoe weighs around 3.3 ounces. The shoes have foam padding inside with a high quapty flexible rubber at the bottom for providing positive reaction during tumbpng on the trampopne.
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