Xpress COMBO Mobile Spider Mountain With Bungee &/or Climbing Wall III. The Staff, IV. The Jumper

-Check all connection points of the harnesses. Replace if showing signs of wear

-Check air trampolines for proper inflation.

-Check steel frame trampolines for security and be sure soft protectors cover springs.

-Check that all signs and warnings are properly posted.

III. The Staff

A. The Interaction between the Instructor & Jumper

The instructor plays an integral role in the success of the jumper while on the COMBO. He/She has a tremendous responsibility to maintain the jumper’s safety at all times, while giving support and advice to aide in the jumper’s movements. This involves listening and communicating with the jumper at all times and being aware of their situation. The instructor must constantly monitor the winch for optimal jumps while keeping the jumper from landing on the trampoline in an incorrect fashion. The instructor needs to relate helpful hints and always encourage the jumper’s success.

B. The Professional Instructor

The skills of a professional instructor include more than the ability to properly connect the jumper to the COMBO. The COMBO Power Jump has the potential for 4 instructors that must not be aware of their own station, but they must also work as a team for the safety of everyone involved. The professional instructor needs to be completely aware of the jumper’s situation, maintaining the highest level of safety possible. In addition, the instructor needs to fully understand the construction design, the elastic, and harness systems. The instructor should experience the COMBO Power Jump for himself or herself and should understand how to facilitate bodily movements. The instructor must be a good motivator and must always listen to the jumper’s concerns and impulses. The instructor must be a good communicator with a positive attitude and helpful words.

C. The On-Site Manager

It is the responsibility of the on-site manager to maintain the safety not only of the jumpers but also the four instructors operating the COMBO. It is very important that the on-site manager inspects the equipment daily and monitors all activity. The on-site manager needs to keep the area around the COMBO Power Jump orderly by creating lines and keeping the peace. He/She also needs to always to watching for small children that might wander in dangerous areas. The on-site manager has the final word on any discrepancies concerning jumpers and/or problems. The on-site manager needs to make sure that his/her instructors are following proper procedures and are not intoxicated or falling asleep on the job. These things could compromise the safety of others and should be monitored at all times.

IV. The Jumper

A.Helpful Hints; Practically anyone can participate in the COMBO Power Jump and enjoy Spectacular movement and exhilarating fun. The jumper must be no younger than 18 month of age and no more than 99 years of age (if in good health) and must weigh between 20 and 220 pounds. Although the jumper need not be

Athletically inclined, it is important that the jumper be in good health. It is also very important that the jumper obeys all posted rules and warnings and listen to the instructions given. The jumper also needs to communicate with his/her instructor concerning their comfort and movements. Most importantly, the jumper needs to be honest with his/her weight for proper harness fitting.

Here are some hints to ensure success:

- The jumper should hold onto the elastics at all times, using them for support and stability.