Air tumbling track 8 x 2 m, 20 cm thick

This air tumbling track measures 8 m long, 2 m wide and 20 cm thick, and holds its pressure for more than a week between inflations. That last figure is what makes it usable in a club rather than a demonstration: the blower is needed at set up, not before every session. The 20 cm thickness gives a genuinely dynamic surface, returning more energy than a sprung floor and allowing higher rebound with no joint impact, which is why the format has moved beyond artistic gymnastics into tricking, parkour, martial arts and breaking.

Technical specification

What the 8 x 2 m format is for

Competition tumbling runs on a 25 m track, so an 8 m section is a training length rather than a competition one. That is the point: eight metres is enough for a run up and a two or three element sequence, which covers the vast majority of skill acquisition work, and it fits inside a hall, a dance studio or a gymnastics annexe where a full track would not. Two metre width gives lateral margin for imperfect landings without pushing the athlete onto the hard floor.

• Flat, uniform surface for consistent take off and precise impulse
• Higher rebound than a sprung gym floor or a trampoline bed
• No joint impact, suitable for high volume repetition work
• Self contained: stays inflated for over a week
• Rolls up for transport and storage, deployable in any hall

Set up, storage and use in a club

Plan a clear run of at least 10 m to give a metre of margin at each end, plus lateral clearance and a minimum ceiling height set by the skills being trained, which for somersaults means a good deal more than a standard hall ceiling. Inflate on a clean floor free of grit, and use a mat or a groundsheet where the track sits on abrasive concrete or outdoor surfacing.

Rolled, an 8 m track stores in a cupboard or against a wall, which is what allows a multi purpose hall to run gymnastics, martial arts and dance from the same room. The equipment is SGS tested and carries a three year warranty. Repairs on air products are handled with a patch kit rather than replacement, so keep one with the blower.

Frequently asked questions

Does the blower have to run during use?

No. The track is inflated before the session and holds pressure for more than a week, so there is no noise and no cable across the floor while athletes are working.

Which disciplines use an air track?

Artistic gymnastics and tumbling first, then tricking, parkour, martial arts, breaking and cheerleading. Any discipline that needs high volume acrobatic repetition benefits from the reduced landing impact.

Can other sizes be supplied?

Yes. The range covers several lengths, widths, thicknesses and colours. Thickness in particular changes the behaviour of the track, so specify it against the level of the athletes rather than defaulting to the largest available.