Why You Should Use A Trampoline In Your Freestyle Skiing Training Facility
Freestyle Skiing is an amazing fast paced sport, with the goal to ski down the mogul field as fast as possible while maintaining control. Performing aerials, skiers flip and twist off jumps.
Although trampolining is not the focus of their sport, it can help to improve their skills in training. It gives more time to work on technique and concentrate on perfecting that nice rotation.
More airtime also helps to increase acrobatic awareness, while also increasing the ability for repetitions with the soft landing.
So, if you’ve got a facility for snowsports and want to give your athletes the best chance to work on their take off or twisting mechanics, then why not add a trampoline to your facility?
How To Choose The Best Trampoline For Freestyle Skiers…
There are a few things you need to know about, but we’re here to help guide you through the process.
Choosing the right trampoline can be daunting if your knowledge on trampoline equipment is limited. We are trampoline specialist and we’re here to help explain the differences and help you make the right choice for your facility.
Think About Your Location…
There are many models of trampolines. The first thing to think about is the location. Will you be using it inside or outside?
If you are using it outside we would recommend to buy a trampoline that has been made for this purpose. PVC coating on the trampoline jumping beds and hot dip galvanised frames, help to make them last longer when kept outside.
Think About The Age And Ability Of The Users…
Trampoline models vary in height and surface area. If your users are teenager or above, then they will need a larger surface area to train on.
The trampoline jumping beds vary in performance depending on the version you choose. The measurements given for the jumping beds refers to the thickness of the webbing. The thinner the webbing, the more powerful rebound the trampoline gives.
Trampoline Models To Consider…
Inground Trampolines
Perfect for indoor facilities. They are built into the floor, giving easy access to mount and dismount.
Customisation is possible and frame pads are available in grey or blue as standard. Additional colours could be possible on request.
The performance for this model of trampoline varies depending on the trampoline jumping bed you choose. The possibilities are PVC coating (for outdoor use), 13mm, 6mm, 6x4mm, 5x4mm and 4x4mm (all for indoor use).
It is possible to get inground trampoline for indoor and outdoor use.
Ultimate Freestyle
This is the Freestyle version of the Olympic competition trampoline.
The frame is 520 x 305cm and is black powder coated. The performance is adaptable depending on the trampolines jumping bed you choose. Choose the bed that is right for your needs, this could be a 13mm, 6mm, 6x4mm or 4x4mm.
This trampoline can be folded and moved, but it is designed for indoor use.
FiveSquare
Eurotramp’s largest trampoline!
The frame measures 5.56 x 5.56m. The jumping bed itself is 4m x 4m and hand woven. It is an extremely powerful trampoline. It boasts an indestructible steel frame construction and has special 20cm safety padding surrounding the trampoline.
Customisation with your own logo and branding is possible with this trampoline.
It is stationary and designed for indoor use.
It is the current trampoline chosen for the Freestyle Trampoline World Championships.
Think About Manual Handling…
Most trampoline coaches will have manual handling training for the trampoline withing their coaching qualification. However, we are able to offer a manual handling course if needed.
See How Others Are Doing It…
If you are looking for some inspiration for training, check out this video from USA freestyle skier Ashley Caldwell. https://youtu.be/bi-ZyHVNS24
Or this skiing tutorial from KC Oakley https://youtu.be/xkgOCeIDq9A