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How to make my trampoline invincible?

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TylerS
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Well, not really, but i need to make it stronger. The hooks that hold the springs on keep popping off, the metal part and the fabric its attached too (its not ripping a chunk of the fabric off of the trampoline)

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I usally have no more than 3 people on at a time, but i make sure they bounce in the middle. The springs break mostly when you stand on the sides. Sewing them on becomes a pain in the ass so i need some advice to make it less vulnerable to break. Last resort: I buy a new mattress. So please, throw me a bone and help me out. Good advice = +karma to you!
Mar 24 2008 12:00PM
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skijunkiedtm
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duct tape and wd-40 solves all of lifes problems
Mar 24 2008 12:09PM
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TylerS
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Very true, but what will the WD-40 do? Right now im sewing the springs back on and need some advice seeing as im having a sesh later today.
Mar 24 2008 12:13PM
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messplay
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wouldnt wd40 make it worse hah
Mar 24 2008 12:42PM
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Alex_thedroog
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it says solves all problems of LIFE, I don't think it was referring to fixing the tramp...that is what the duct tape is for
Mar 24 2008 5:45PM
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powderdrunkie
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do you have all the springs crossed?
Mar 24 2008 5:59PM
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user098123
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are you suggesting that he does that? Wouldn't crossing the springs add more tension across the, thus adding more pressure to the hooks they are attached to? I think his problem is that the hooks are ripping out, so crossing the springs would just make it worse.
Mar 24 2008 6:20PM
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powderdrunkie
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it might make a difference. it may cause it to have a more even flex. maybe it's just being wrenched on and the strings are maxin out too soon
Mar 24 2008 6:27PM
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user098123
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if you are saying that he should put his springs back to normal if they were cross previously, I would agree.
Mar 24 2008 7:18PM
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powderdrunkie
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YAY!
Mar 24 2008 7:47PM
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TylerS
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Nah, my springs have never been crossed. My trampoline is fairly stiff and still has a lot of pop after 3 years or so.

Crossing springs helps make the tarp bouncier when it becomes looser. The tension increases and makes it really nice. Ive done it to several trampolines and it gives it a new life
Mar 24 2008 8:54PM
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user098123
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I know what it does, which is why I said it would be detrimental to your trampoline if you had done it or were planning to do it, it would just cause them to pull out faster.
Mar 24 2008 8:55PM
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TylerS
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mainly its just a matter of having too much weight on it and the springs popping off.
Mar 24 2008 8:58PM
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Boodje.
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Mar 24 2008 8:58PM
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skierdudeguy
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truer words have nary been spoken
The only tools you need are duct tape and WD-40.
If something moves, and it shouldnt: use duct tape.
If something doesnt move, and it should: use WD-40.
Mar 24 2008 9:04PM
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