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  1. gymjunkie

    WAG Flame retardant-free pit foam

    https://silentspring.org/news/how-protect-gymnasts-hazardous-chemicals-gym-facilities I suggested we do this at the last gym my daughter and I worked out at/worked at (when we were moving to a new building and getting new pits) and was shot down so fast. I would love to hear of gyms that take...
  2. C

    WAG No Foam Pit

    My dd is 10 training Hopes and Lvl 9. Her coach just moved gyms and the new location does not have a foam pit. The question is, are airbags and/or resi pits a safe alternative to the traditional foam pit when learning new lvl 9 and 10 skills?
  3. Stl-acro

    Coaches Flex Roll Carpet Bonded Foam separating after 8 years, rolled up MAYBE 15 times Normal?

    We have a acrobatic gym. we bought 7 rolls of Flex Roll Carpet Bonded Foam in 2014. it has been on spring floor most of its life, rolled up maybe 15 times.. These separations are happening in various spots on the floor. We are just wondering is 10 years the normal life of flex roll? We are...
  4. charlottescofield

    Coaches Foam Pit

    what do you guys have 5 yr olds do into the foam pit?
  5. John

    WAG Spring Floor Versus Foam Floor

    This weekend DD gym hosted there yearly meet. Things went smoothly and I actually had fun volunteering all weekend long. During setup and tear down the coaches were available and much bonding took place. I learned our gym does not have a spring floor but instead a foam floor. The HC/Owner...
  6. H

    WAG Safety of Foam Pits

    I don't have much experience with this, but who regulates the safety of foam pits? Does USAG have standards? We have been at gyms that have pits with dangerously low levels of foam in their pits and it is shocking to think that kids would actually be working high level skills in these pits...
  7. A

    Coaches Inflatable Foam Pits

    Hoping someone out there can give me some advice. Our gym is not in a position to build an in ground pit so I have been looking at alternative solutions. Does anyone know anything about inflatable foam pits? Their pro's and con's. Or maybe air pillows? Any assistance would be appreciated.
  8. C

    airbag vs. foam pit

    Does anyone have an airbag in their gym that is used as their pit? How do they work? Would you recommend a foam pit or the airbag?
  9. D

    WAG Ginnasta Foam Finger Fits

    Has anybody tried these? http://www.ginnasta-usa.com/Wristbands/Gymnastics-Grips-Foam-Finger-Fits.html My Ginnasta finger holes are much to big, as are my teammates. I have been thinking about buying a few of these for my whole team since they are so cheap. Anybody like these? Dislike?
  10. A

    Parents Foam Rollers?

    Can anyone recommend a good foam roller? There are so many for sale, I can't tell which would be good for a gymnast with muscle knots. There is also a range of sizes: My daughter is pretty small. I'm assuming I should get a smaller roller. Is that right? Grateful for advice!
  11. J

    WAG New foam column floor is too hard

    Hi - hoping someone out there might have had a similar experience or can help us .... After much fundraising, our Club has just bought a new foam column (Acromat) floor. It has been installed for about a month and we have found it is is super-hard compared to our previous floor (also a foam...
  12. Tally Ho

    PG foam Supplies

    Hi, has anyone used this company at all, we are looking to source crash mats etc from them as they are so much cheaper than everywhere else!
  13. twinklytoes9468

    Parents Foam for crash mat

    Hi I am a coach and also a parent.I want to buy foam and make a couple of mats to put under our home bar.Does anybody know what grade of foam would be most suitable?
  14. gymmutti

    Parents Foam roller size and density question

    I have a 11 year old gymnast who would like a foam roller (Christmas present). Anyone know the best size and density? She is about 4'9" and 77 pounds. Thanks!
  15. Quadqueen

    WAG Hazards of Pit Foam

    If you haven't heard about this yet....fire-retardant chemicals used in pit foam is found in alarming rates in the bodies of college gymnasts...
  16. sleeplessinnewyork

    WAG Foam Rollers?

    Hello! I have an honestly quite random question, but I actually am curious, so here goes. Foam rollers. Can they be beneficial to gymnasts, especially to gymnasts with very sore muscles? I have read many interesting articles about their potential harm, so I don't know. My reason for asking is-...
  17. N

    WAG Which foam for tumbling strip?

    What is the benefit or difference of 2 inch vs 13/8 inch foam on a spring tumbling strip?
  18. G

    Foam Pits

    I am wondering if the pit at my DD's gym is too small for gymnasts who are working more advanced skills and who are "regular sized" (5'1") and not teeny tiny little ones. Is there a regulation/recommended size? My DD has had a number of injuries resulting from the pit, including a pretty...
  19. Geoffrey Taucer

    Floor foam

    I'm looking for foam used to cover a floor -- we're making some rearrangements, and I'll need to get some exposed concrete covered. Where does one acquire this sort of foam, and how much does it generally cost?
  20. aerialriver

    Does anyone else get sick after using a foam pit?

    I don't know if it is just a strange coincidence or if there is an actual reason but every single time we use the foam pit to train I end up with a respitory illness, mostly just colds, but this last one was bad after 3.5 weeks I am still recovering and have a sinus infection and a bad cough...

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