Air Pits

[JBS]

I somehow came across a foreign website that had these "air" pits. I'm not really sure what the point is...does anyone see an advantage over traditional pit systems?

Here is a link to the website:

http://slc81.free.fr/

[Rick McCharles]

Great question!

My feeling ...

Benefits:
very clean
far less expensive than foam
somewhat force absorbent
easy to add mats to floor level and higher


Problems:
somewhat force elastic (risk of injury?)
could be punctured
risk of vandalism
durability?


At first glance I’d say no go. But I would need to to see it in action before I could render a final decision.

Posted your question on my blog:


http://gymnasticscoaching.com/?p=2558

[hammy]

I agree with Rick McCharles...I think there would be many pros and cons, and I'd like to see it in action before deciding. I do however think the risk of injury would be great, but then again, landing in a foam pit is extremely risky as well.

[JBS]

I'd be curious about the noise it generates. We have 3 inflatables for birthdays. When you turn them on, the gym hums.

[I-Heart-Beam]

I've been thinking about this.... would you bounce up after landing on the air pit thing?

[nettyinpa]

Quote:
Originally Posted by I-Heart-Beam I've been thinking about this.... would you bounce up after landing on the air pit thing?

yeah, and where would you land??

[maddiekate]

that looks even worse than just landing in a resi. i would much rather just stick to a loose foam pit.

[GymnastRaeRae87]

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Originally Posted by |||JBS||| I'd be curious about the noise it generates. We have 3 inflatables for birthdays. When you turn them on, the gym hums.

I was wondering the same thing as you JBS...and I was also wondering if it is like an AirTrak because it looks like there would be a painful landing. I agree with everyone who said they would want to see it in action. I want to know what the give is on it...is it like a pit where your sink in or do you bounce up? So many questions...I would like to see it in action though.

[charloadams]

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Originally Posted by JBS I somehow came across a foreign website that had these "air" pits. I'm not really sure what the point is...does anyone see an advantage over traditional pit systems?

that look so cool!

[gymnasticsbabie]

i feel like you would break an ankle or hyper your knee. its like trampolines under the bars. i don't like it, but it looks really cool. what if you like landed and then bounced back to smack your face on the bar...