Jump Sports (5)

In 1998, another small accident at the Publicover household once again led to the development of new and vitally important trampoline safety innovations. During the testing of another manufacturer's trampoline, Mark sustained a minor break to his leg while bouncing with his children. "I landed a bit awkwardly on my right leg just as the trampoline bed was kicking back. I knew I shouldn't have been jumping at the same time as my kids, but I was still surprised by the magnitude of the kick-back force generated when the kids bounced up and down together in unison. This was my second wake up call! I immediately began working to design trampolines with safer jumping surfaces or beds. Most people don't know that nearly 50% of all trampoline injuries occur when a jumper impacts the bed. I designed our patented trampoline beds to be more forgiving so that they put less stress on the jumper's body. Because our trampoline beds put less stress on the jumper's knees and back, the jumper's body absorbs less of the fall energy so the springs absorb more energy and results in a better return bounce." Show Less