If you love the look of an in-ground trampoline, you probably want to sink one into the ground. When you look at an in-ground tramp, it might look like it’s just an ordinary trampoline placed inside a hole. In reality, they go nearly underground. Ingrounds require an easy (and sometimes intimidating) to install pit-set style foundation. These aren’t the cheap trampolines you see in the news flopping and flying away 50 feet up in the air at 100mph during a windstorm or stormy weather. Thank us for that.
Before you go out and dig a big new hole in your yard, you should know the difference between above ground trampolines and in-ground trampolines. You should also know why it is a bad idea to put an above-ground trampoline inground. Of course, the obvious difference between an inground and above ground trampoline is that the bouncing surface is level and typically even with your lawn. If you have a lot of tree cover near your ideal big air bounce spot, an in-ground installation can provide you with plenty of airspace for fun without worry of injury.
Another difference is how in-ground trampolines are constructed. These specific types are designed without legs. This makes them much easier to install. Sure, you could hack the legs off a cheap tramp but then you compromise the frame. With a MaxAir inground, gone are the hours of leveling and having to adjust each leg to be plumb. Instead, a pit-set foundation is dug out quickly. A set of wood ties, 2 x 4s, or 8 x 6s, are set up as a retaining wall around the foundation of the hole. Once the retaining walls are backfilled, and the pit is lined with landscaping fabric, crushed stone is added for drainage. Once the foundation is set, an in-ground trampoline is ready to be installed in a matter of hours.
