Does the thickness of an AirTrack matter?

Air track size thickness

What is the best thickness for an AirTrack?

The standard air track depth is 10cm, which with high pressure, provides a stable, soft landing for most jumps and moves. The 10cm depth mimics the same bounce as a gymnastics floor making skills easily transferred back in the gym.

Is a 10cm or 20cm AirTrack better?

A wider air track can be more forgiving, allowing more landing space to practice tricks, while a longer, narrower track will require straighter tumbling passes in order to stay on the track. Most air tracks are offered in either a 10cm or 20cm thickness. Thicker mats allow for more versatility.

Is a 4 inch or 8 inch AirTrack better?

What is the difference between a 4 inch vs 8 inch air track? The difference between the 4 inch and 8 inch air track is the rebound you get when doing a tumbling pass. The amount of bounce you receive from an 8 inch mat is much more than the amount you get from a 4 inch mat.

How bouncy is an air track?

An AirTrack is bouncy!

The bounciness just invites movement and athletes, young and old, will love the boost of their skills. The extra height and soft landings give confidence and help athletes progress in their skills, helping them stay motivated and excited.

Is an air track like a trampoline?

Air tracks are long enough to link together moves like cartwheels, round-offs, back flicks and flips. Because they are inflatable they give extra bounce and air time in a similar way that a trampoline works. They also help provide softer landings compared to traditional gymnastics floors and tumble tracks.

How wide should an AirTrack be?

A standard AirTrack is 2 meters wide. The P3 however, is also available in 2.8 meters in width. On this track, two lanes can be used simultaneously, making it a great choice for larger groups or when a high through-put is required. The diagonal of a standard competition floor is 16.97 meters.

How can I make my air track more bouncy?

You can adjust the bounciness of the mat by changing the pressure. With maximum pressure the AirTrack can feel hard and lowering the pressure makes it more flexible and softer. You can find the right pressure amount by testing different kind of pressure levels.

Are air tracks worth it?

It provides a bounce. Focusing on your gymnastics exercise with no worries which will help you boost your skill quickly in an effective way. If you think air track mat is always used in gymnastics exercise and only used for professional athletes, you are wrong. It can be used on the floor, water, and grass.

Can Airtracks go in the pool?

Many people come to us when summer rolls around with the simple question of; can I take my AirTrack mat into the pool? Yes, of course you can. Our mats are made with high quality materials that allow the mats to successfully float.

How much does an air track weigh?

There's a slight difference between the different thicknesses but, as a rule of thumb, they weigh approx. 3 kg per square meter.

How do you deflate AirTrack?

Move the tube to the other end of the pump for deflation.

1. Connect the pump to one of the valves and turn on the pump.
2. For manual pumping, press the valve and start rolling to push the air out of the Air track.

Can you put 2 air tracks together?

This worked perfectly to connect two air tracks together. The crack between the two was filled and you cannot feel any dip when stepping into the strip. We connected two different brand 4” thick tracks, thebeamstore and FBSport. This works much better than the connector that came with the FBSport air track.

Are AirTrack mats bouncy?

Each Air Track is filled with thousands of composite fibres that join the upper and lower sections. This high-tech solution guarantees a smooth, bouncy, and consistent lift-off and soft, stress-minimising landing.

How long does it take to inflate an air track?

Large objects: The majority of the AirProducts can be inflated within 4 minutes thanks to our high performance blowers. A 12 x 2 m AirTrack P2 takes 2½ min. to inflate using a single Hitachi blower. Small / home use objects: Using the foot pump, AirProducts can be inflated within minutes.

Can I leave my air track outside?

AirTrack cannot guarantee the integrity of the products on all surfaces and in all environments. In extreme temperatures, we recommend using the product in the shade as the mat can get quite hot. Mats left outside unattended or in extreme elements can get damaged.

Can you wear shoes on an AirTrack?

Don't wear shoes on an Air Track

Outdoor shoes can pick up dirt and small objects and without realizing they could be transferred onto the air track and cause damage. It's also more hygenic to remove shoes!

How much weight can an airtrack hold?

The weight limit for our air track is less than 200 lbs. To what level of gymnastics do your products cater to? Our gymnastics equipment is for junior gymnasts ranging from level 1 to level 4. This is based off the new gymnastics levels.

What size air track is best for tumbling?

13 inch mats are popular with power tumbling and commercial trampoline parks. For homes the choice then becomes between 4 or 8 in. 4 inch mats are similar to the standard gymnastics spring floor. When compared to foam mats or grass they'll be more forgiving allowing for more repetition, training and play.

Is the air track waterproof?

Durable and Waterproof

This inflatable air track gymnastics mat is very durable. You can train water yoga because of the mat is waterproof.

Can gymnastics mats go outside?

Outdoors, it can be used as patio or deck flooring, or, to create a space for fitness and athletics. It's also suitable for indoor weight rooms, gym floors, locker room floors, and fitness studios.

How thick should gymnastic mats be?

The thickness is important — for the best performance, be sure to aim for around 1 to 2 inches. An extremely thick mat will make tumbling difficult because the hands and feet sink into the material. Also, a thin yoga mat won't provide any cushioning and protection for your body.