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  • 11-06-2010
    		Nice fun facts about trampolines and trampoline jumping

    A trampoline that is used for competition purposes has a rectangular jumping space of 4.26 meter at 2.13 meter (this is the white part on which is jumped). The area has been subdivided in a number of professions (by means of red lines) with a cross in the middle. This red cross ensures that the jumper can see where is middle and where he must try to exploit the impact strength of the trampoline. There are also considerable smaller trampolines which are used at other several sports.   

    And there is the double-mini trampoline. One takes firstly a run-up of approximately 20-25 meters. Afterwards one does 2 or 3 jumps on the trampoline where the 2nd or 3rd is the landing on the mat. With the mini trampoline, one takes also a run-up but does one only 1 jump on the mini trampoline and lands afterwards on the mat. Moreover the mini trampoline is also used in practising gymnastics at lower levels. Trampolines for home use do not need to meet the requirements of game trampolines.
  • 23-04-2010
    		Inventor of the trampoline passed away

    American gymnastics legend George Nissen passed away on April 7 in San Diego from complications from pneumonia. He was 96.

    Born Feb. 1, 1914, in Blairstown, Iowa, Nissen was a gymnast at the University of Iowa. After seeing the safety nets that protected circus trapeze artists, Nissen thought a smaller version could help him with his tumbling training.
    In the 1930s, he and Larry Griswold, his coach at Iowa, built the first trampoline in a garage. In 1941, the Griswold-Nissen Trampoline & Tumbling Company was housed under a bigger roof in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
    During World War II the trampoline was used to train pilots. After the war, Nissen continued to promote the trampoline and he also manufactured a complete line of gymnastics apparatus. "Leapin' Larry" Griswold became a successful entertainer with his trampoline act.
    Nissen, who trademarked the name "trampoline" from the Spanish word trampolin (meaning "springboard"), took his portable bouncing device all over the world. (The activity was actually called "rebound tumbling" at the time.)
    Nissen continued to promote the trampoline worldwide, and one of his biggest goals was to see it become an Olympic sport. His friends told him he was dreaming. "They said, 'George, it will be the year 2000 before trampoline is ever in the Olympics,'" Nissen told IG 10 years ago.
    They may have been joking, but they also proved prophetic. Trampoline indeed became an Olympic sport at the 2000 Sydney Games, and Nissen proudly made the long trip Down Under. He was even invited to take a ceremonial bounce on the official trampoline used in the competition. 
  • 25-03-2010
    		Introduction Etan Premium trampoline
    Etan, supplier of trampolines, artificial grass, game tables, goals, hand carts and basketball products proudly introduces a unique trampoline with new jumping system. 

    The new Premium line trampolines from Etan is a unique line of trampolines with excellent quality. The trampolines also show stability, power and perfection. The trampolines are developed based on our own knowledge, the demands in the market, feedback from customers and experience. We therefore proudly present you the top quality trampoline from Etan, the Etan Premium. Provided with the new Diamond System, bisonyl safety pads and a longer guaranteeperiod.
      

    Diamond System
    Because of the new Diamond System you really experience a perfect jumping comfort!  The triangles for the springs are different in length, alternately in a shorter and longer length. De tension on the springs will be divided during jumping since not all springs simultaneously lengthen. This makes that the trampoline is jumping extra smooth.  

    DISCOVER THE NEW DIMENSION OF TRAMPOLINE JUMPING!

  • 28-07-2009
    		Etan launches new website for artificial grass

    Proudly we present you a new website especially designed for the new Etan artificial grass: www.green4ever-artificial-grass.com.

    You will find here all information about the various types of artificial grass, the prices and the materials needed for laying out the grass. Feel free to visit this new website.
  • 28-07-2009
    		New: Etan TopShot shuffleboards and hand carts


    Etan extended her productgroups, from now on there are also Etan TopShot shuffleboards and hand carts available!
    The Etan TopShot shuffleboards are available in 3 models, the Classic is for hobby/home use, the Tournament is also suitable for official competitions since it complies with the standards.
    The shuffleboards are dark- or lightbraun, and also single disks are available.

    The Etan TopShot hand carts are available in 6 models. Choose from blank wood of buy a nice design sticker and pimp your hand cart!