Talk:Trampoline
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[edit] Ross Beds
I've just noted the entry on Ross beds and wonder if this is really a Canada specific thought. Here in UK I do not recall anybody talking about Ross beds and so this reference seems to be somewhat proprietary. Any thoughts? DaveK@BTC 21:46, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Trampoline safety
According to Public Health Agency of Canada falling off the trampoline is only the 4th most significant cause of injuries (15.6%). Dabbler 21:01, 10 November 2005 (UTC)
The same report specifies that 27.3% injured themselves whilst performing actions with others on teh same trampoline - for this reason very few organised clubs permit 'double bouncing' these days. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by DaveK@BTC (talk • contribs) 14:10, 25 May 2006 (UTC).
[edit] NPOV
Editorial Alert: If you'd rather not listen to my editorial, skip to the end.
I think the Safety subsection seems biased. According to that section, you can only be safe on a trampoline if you're an experience jumper, have "spotters" standing around in case you fall, and there's only one person on at a time. That may be so, but how are you supposed to have fun on the trampoline?
End Editorial
So if nobody minds, I want to edit that section so it seems less biased. I'll try to make it so that it isn't biased toward my opinion either. Jonathan talk 
17:07, 4 May 2006 (UTC)
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- Given the large numbers of news stories and statements from doctors and hospitals and safety organizations that declare that backyard trampolines should be banned because of the hazards to children, I don't know how factual and neutral you can be. Some examples [1] or [2] or [3]
- By the way my kids are competitive trampoliners and have a lot of fun in the gym and at competitions, they can do some pretty advanced moves because their trampolines are far more powerful than the usual run of backyard ones and do them safely because they have a coach, padding mats and spotters, so I have a possible bias the other way. As a parent I would never allow them to have a backyard trampoline and they would be bored on most of them as they couldn't do their best moves because they just don't have the springs. Dabbler 18:55, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Not enough info
Could someone add info on different styles and versions of tricking and jumping on the tramp?
Those most qualified to do so should be reluctant to do so since it would potentially encourage people to self-teach what could be inherently dangerous actions if not properly monitored during development. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by DaveK@BTC (talk • contribs) 14:07, 25 May 2006 (UTC).
[edit] My revert
I've reverted the additions of user:Loubva. Though well-intentioned, (and I admire the boldness of the edits), I don't think the trampolining activities section is necessary, as it inherently requires original research, which is not allowed in wikipedia. I also don't see the point of a link to the online game, but it doesn't work for me; I don't believe it can tell us much about trampolining. Graham talk 09:35, 28 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Tramp bike?
I saw several video on you tube featuring something called tramp bikes. It looks like a bicycle without wheels but with some kind of box(?) where the wheels would be. I would appreciate it if someone has anymore info on what they actually and how they help you bounce.
[edit] Du Trampolin: really notable?
Is the legend/in-joke in circus folklore about Du Trampolin really notable? It's complete nonsense as the "Modern trampolines" section proves, though it's mentioned in sources as reliable as Australia's ABC olympic coverage. Therefore I think it should be at least mentioned in this article. Graham87 08:04, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
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- I wonder if it is a circular source check, Wikipedia mentions Du Trampolin, Australian Olympic commentator finds that, thinks it is cute and mentions it, whereupon Wikipedians say that because the Australians mention it it must be notable! Dabbler 13:42, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
- No, that's definitely not the case; the ABC article was written for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, before Wikipedia was founded. Graham87 14:09, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
- Good point, I did a Google search and the vast majority of the Du Trampolin references are either from Wikipedia and its clones or obvious word for word copies on other sites. Dabbler 15:38, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
- No, that's definitely not the case; the ABC article was written for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, before Wikipedia was founded. Graham87 14:09, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
- I wonder if it is a circular source check, Wikipedia mentions Du Trampolin, Australian Olympic commentator finds that, thinks it is cute and mentions it, whereupon Wikipedians say that because the Australians mention it it must be notable! Dabbler 13:42, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
Most 'trampoline website' sources seem to link back to a foreword to a "Bounce 2000 Booklet" which was penned by Rob Walker. I'm not in touch with him personally but I know people who do and might be able to cast light on this. I'll see what I can find out. DaveK@BTC 15:42, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Please clarify the comment on size
Is it the cloth that is 14 * 7 feet, or the space to the end of the strings, or the whole structure? Please amend the article if you know the answer. Hanbrook 22:05, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
