ZERO GRAVITY Trampoline Tie Down Anchor Kit, Heavy Duty, Strong and Galvanised

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By properly anchoring down a trampoline, you can protect it from strong winds and hurricanes. Final Thoughts You know how to anchor a trampoline down, but what anchors do you use? You invested in your trampoline, so you do not want to risk it blowing away. You also do not want to be responsible for any damage it causes as it blows through the neighborhood.

The best (really, the only) way to anchor a trampoline on concrete is to secure it with some type of weight. Sandbags are the easiest and most effective way to do this, but not your only option. Whatever method you choose, make sure you don't place anything under the jumping surface. You're going to want to place weights either on the outer frame or legs of your trampoline. Trampoline Anchor Weights: SandbagsRemove U-shaped stakes with a screwdriver or similar tool. When it comes time to pry up your wind stakes, work the blade of the screwdriver into the space between the stake and the trampoline leg, then lift up on the handle. After moving the stakes 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm), you should be able to finish pulling them out by hand.

But trampoline anchors aren’t perfect. If you’re expecting heavy storms, like a hurricane or tornado, you will want to move the trampoline to a secure location like your garage. Trampolines can withstand most minor winds. But what about high gusts or storms? It is important to know how to anchor a trampoline down to protect your investment. If taking the entire trampoline inside is impossible, remove the jumping surface from the frame and move it indoors. Getting a trampoline skirt. These reduce the amount of force the wind has when it gets under the trampolineMeasure roughly 1–1.5 feet (0.30–0.46 m) inward from each leg. This is where you’ll place the augers. Measure each of the legs individually using a tape measure, if possible. To guarantee that your measurements are consistent on each side, make sure the tape measure is centered on the leg. Position each stake over one leg of the trampoline. Center the stakes on the trampoline legs as best you can. They’ll offer the most stability when they’re set an equal distance from one another. [1] X Research source First of all, always put your trampoline on a soft surface, i.e., grass, soft soil, etc. If your trampoline is placed on concrete, you cannot use anchor stakes. However, you can use sandbags to secure it from blowing away. Furthermore, you can install bolts on the solid surface and straps to secure your trampoline. How to Secure a Trampoline During Hurricane If you have already experienced the wrath of Mother Nature and are in need of some replacement parts, please don't hesitate to get in touch. If the ground beneath your trampoline is too hard to easily sink the stakes, spray it lightly with a garden hose to soften it up.

A hurricane produces the strongest winds known to man. In these cases you need a heavy-duty anchor kit to secure your trampoline. Depending on the force of the winds, even these anchors may not be enough.Spiral: The spiral or corkscrew shaped trampoline anchors are also called augers. They are shaped like a drill to ensure they form a tight grip to the soil. We recommend wetting the ground before you install a spiral shaped anchor kit for trampolines, as the ground will be a lot easier to work with that way. If your garden soil is quite hard or clay-like, you may need a drill to help you get the mounts into the ground. These anchors come as a set of 4 augers and 4 straps. To fix them to the ground and trampoline, insert the mounts tightly into the ground and tie down the straps to connect trampoline legs to the augers. Place the anchor over the middle of the trampoline leg with the centre post firmly positioned in the centre of the anchor. Another option is moving your trampoline. If you have space, you can move your trampoline indoors without dissembling it. The U-Shaped Trampoline Anchor Kits are an easy way to anchor your trampoline securely. These kits may include four or six substantial galvanized steel stakes, which you can insert into the ground easily using just a hammer and wetting it first before installation so that they have enough grip for securing against winds of at least ten mph. The U-shaped anchors are not as strong and secure, but they don’t have straps like an Auger. Instead, the legs can be secured by steel stakes that will protect your trampoline from high winds if you add cement around them after installation! Auger or Corkscrew Trampoline Anchors