Crash Mats are a brilliant training aid not only for practicing skills, but also having as a safe landing under equipment such as bars and beams. Crash Mats absorb higher impact landings and give you that soft base for peace of mind during gymnastics skills!
What Are The Best Crash Mats?
Crash Mat Reviews
PROIRON Gymnastics Mat
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PROIRON Gymnastics Mat Review
Recommended for a wide variety of sports but ideal for tumbling and ensuring that safe landing, this PROIRON Gymnastics Mat is perfect to prop underneath a home gymnastics bar or beam, or have at the end of an air track for a safe finish!
With a four-panel fold-out design, this crash mat extends out to 244cm long and 91cm wide at its largest but can be folded for compact storage or to have as a smaller, thick gymnastics mat. When folded away the mat measures 61cm long and 91cm wide.
Made with high-density foam, the strong interior ensures shock absorption upon landing. Whether you are completely light skills on top of it or using it for a heavier landing, this crashmat will provide support with its firm, robust design.
Excellent for travel use, the folding foam crash mat included handles at either end which join together when compact for convenient maneuvering!
I would rate this product as the best crash mat for home use due to its compact design, high-quality materials, and versatile use. The surrounding leather coating of the mat ensures non-slip and allows it to be used on a variety of surfaces with an easy to wipe finish.
Pros
- Compact design and handles for travel
- Non-slip and thickness ensure safety
- Not too firm or soft that feet sink through
Cons
- Can let off a slight smell when new
Tumbl Trak Junior Practice Mat
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Tumbl Trak Junior Practice Mat Review
For a more premium pick when it comes to a home crash mat, I would highly recommend the Tumble Track Junior Practice Mat.
Though this gymnastics safety mat sits at the higher price end, it makes up for it with its extra high-quality 10cm thick foam filling with a supreme purple coating which is waterproof for indoor or outdoor wipe-friendly use!
Added to the base of this gym crash mat is a non-slip patch to ensure that when the crash mat is laid out it doesn’t glide around on any surface chosen.
When the mat is not in use, or if you would like to store it away or take it on your travels, you are able to fold it in half following the groove of the panel design. When folded the handles at either end assist for carrying convenience.
Measuring 36” wide and 72” long, this foam crashmat is a great addition to pop at the end of an airtrack for extra safety, use alone for tumble landings, or place under a home bar/beam for extra peace of mind when doing upside down skills!
Overall, this Tumbl Trak product is the highest quality, long-lasting crash mat that ensures to keep your gymnast safe, without taking up too much space at home!
Pros
- Perfect size to slot under gymnastics equipment
- Soft yet firm for extra support
- Compact foldable design for travel-friendly use
Cons
- Higher price tag than others but 100% worth it
Gallant Gymnastics Exercise Mats
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Gallant Gymnastics Exercise Mats Review
If you are on a budget but after a crash mat to keep tumbling and gymnastics safe at home, this Gallant Gymnastics Exercise Mat is an excellent affordable alternative to others on the market.
With a trio panel design, this compact crash mat can be folded into a single panel for convenient transportation and storage! Added to either end are handles that assist with maneuvering when folded up.
Made from a strong rebounding foam, this gymnastics crash mat includes a wipe-clean, non-slip covering that is easy to keep clean and maintain, it is also available in blue and purple as well as pink.
Measuring 180cm long when extended to its longest, this foam crash mat is a brilliant training aid for gymnasts and other athletes wanting to work their basic tumbling skills, ensuring a safe and secure surface at home. With a slightly thinner width of 5cm, I would not recommend this mat for heavier landings such as somersaults but it’s ideal for light skills such as walkovers and leaps.
The great thing about this Gallant crash mat is its low price tag, with still a high-quality cushioning. This product can be a great starter crash mat for younger children and beginner gymnasts.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Ideal for beginners and younger children
- Travel-friendly and convenient size to store
Cons
- Not suitable for higher-level skills due to the thickness
Gym Princess Implay Crash Mat
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Gym Princess Implay Crash Mat Review
Another front runner when it comes to home crash mats we have the Gym Princess Implay Multi-Use Gymnastics Crash Mat.
Ideal to use as a landing module at the end of an airtrack or slotted under equipment for a cushioned base, this gymnastics crash mat is a high-quality must-have for home practice.
Made from an absorbing durable foam, this thick gymnastics mat is the perfect style if you are after a crash mat that will provide you with a thick, soft base for higher impact tumbling to ensure a safe landing.
Though this Gym Princess crashmat is not foldable it is thin enough to be slotted behind furniture when not in use and can be transported with ease using the attached handles on either end.
Covered with strong PVC material, this gym crash mat is outdoor and indoor friendly and can be wiped down after use, keeping exercise clean and convenient!
If you are after a thick crash mat for home use, this product is a top recommendation. It may be a higher price but it is definitely worth it with its superior dense interior along with the durable cover.
Available in a variety of colours and sizes, this Gym Princess Gymnastics Mat has to be one of the most versatile, all inclusive crash mats out there.
Pros
- Absorbs impact of gymnastics skills
- Ideal size to slot under home equipment
- Easy to clean and maintain
Cons
- Does not fold away to a more compact size
KOMODO Tri Folding Yoga Mat
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KOMODO Tri Folding Yoga Mat Review
Another affordable pick when it comes to home crash mats, we have the KOMODO Tri Folding Yoga Mat.
At an extra reasonable price, this folding crash mat is another that is ideal for beginners working on basic gymnastics skills and those completing low impact moves.
This Komodo crashmat is made from a strong absorbent foam, covered with a nonslip PU leather covering it provides a non-slip surface for athletes when performing skills, giving them a soft and secure base.
With a 5cm thickness, this gym crash mat is not suitable for higher impact landings but is ideal for low-level skills and to act as a cushioned base for basic skills and exercise.
When folding into three the mat becomes a compact, travel-friendly square! Use the handles that join at either end for effortless transportation to take the crashmat with you wherever you fancy!
Available in a large variety of colours, this gymnastics crash mat is a brilliant, affordable choice for all!
Pros
- Turns into a transportable bag when folded
- Ideal for low impact exercise and gymnastics skills
- Perfect size for home use
Cons
- Not recommended for high impact skills due to thickness
Implay® Soft Play Gymnastic Landing Crash Mat
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Implay® Soft Play Gymnastic Landing Crash Mat Review
For a thicker crash mat with an extra cushioned landing, I recommend the Implay Soft Play Gymnastics Landing Crash Mat.
The thick interior of this crash mat with its non-slip surface and base make for an excellent training aid for learning and practicing more difficult skills.
Whether it’s trampolining, gymnastics, or many other sports. Having a large thick crash mat to ensure that safe landing is brilliant for home practice if you have space, it really improves confidence and self-belief as well as the skill itself.
Measuring 10cm thick, this waterproof landing crash mat has a PVC removable cover that sits over the high-quality dense foam in the crashmat’s interior.
This 180cm long and 120m wide landing module is a great thick crash mat that increases safety, skill, and confidence.
An option that this particular crash mat does not have that others do is the ability to fold away for compact storage. Though this Implay Crash Mat cannot be downsized, it’s still an excellent home gymnastics mat that can be tucked behind furniture
Pros
- Ideal training aid for high impact tumbling
- Handles for easy transportation
- Versatility of use for a variety of sports and exercise
Cons
- Does not fold down to a more compact size
XN8 Tri-Fold Exercise Yoga Mat
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XN8 Tri-Fold Exercise Yoga Mat Review
When it comes to purchasing a home crash mat for convenience to store away with ease, this XN8 Tri-Fold Exercise Yoga Mat is a brilliant choice for working on low impact skills and exercises.
Whether you are a gymnast working on basic tumbling skills or someone practicing Yoga, this indoor crash mat is all-around for all abilities.
With a 6cm foam interior, this dense gymnastics mat provides a slight bit of extra padding to other exercise mats that sit at 5cm. Providing you with that slight extra cushioning, this home crash mat supports landings and works as a brilliant supportive base for low impact exercise.
The compact design of this gym crash mat really adds to the versatility of the product, when not in use you can fold up your mat to a single panel. Not only does this decrease the mats size, but it doubles as a transportable bag using the handles that join on either end.
Covered with long-lasting premium material, this wipe-clean waterproof crash mat is suitable for indoor and outdoor exercise and lightweight enough to take along with you wherever you like!
Pros
- Wipe clean design for easy cleaning
- Easy to maneuver and store due to lightweight compact design
- Ideal for beginners and low impact exercise
Cons
- Not suitable for high impact tumbling due to thickness
How Thick Should a Crash Mat Be?
When it comes to purchasing a crash mat you need to consider what exactly it is you would like to use it for.
When To Choose a Thicker Crash Mat
Many crash mats are used as a safety precaution, for example crash mats are often slotted underneath a beam or bar for a padded landing in case the gymnast was to fall. For this i would recommend a crash mat with a larger thickness, which will absorb larger impact and cushioning from any possible falls.
I would also recommend a thicker crash mat for higher impact landings. For example at the end of an airtrack you preferably want something the same height or slightly thicker to ensure that secure landing.
When To Choose a Thinner Crash Mat
Thin crash mats are also a brilliant safety aid for gymnastics and other forms of exercise, they ensure that soft base beneath you for lower impact skills.
A thinner crash mat is recommended when athletes are working lower level and less impact skills, such as walkovers and leaps. This is more suitable as it has a lot more density and a firmer interior to your thicker crash mat than can carry the risk of injured risks if controlled moves are performed on it.
Thin crash mats are also great to slide underneath a low beam, depending what skills are being completed, a thin crash mat will give that slight bit of padding and peace of mind.
What is The Best Crash Mat For Tumbling?
The best crash mat for tumbling I would recommend one with a 5cm thickness. This provides a suitable, cushioned base to work on tumbling skills pre-learned at training.
Trying new skills at home can be very dangerous so i would recommend mastering the particular move with a coach or assistance before trying alone.
A 5cm crash mat is ideal for a lot of low impact tumbles and also gives an absorbent base to keep wrists and ankles safe when completing skills.
When it comes to adding a crash mat at the end of a crash mat for longer, higher-level tumbles I would advise using a thicker crash mat which is 10cm+. Air tracks add a lot of height to tumbles so it’s important you have a landing module at the end that is the same height or thicker to avoid a high-impact landing resulting in possible injury.