It’s PIT DAY on Gymnastics Coaching. I’ve been researching best, cheapest and most durable designs — both in ground and above ground.
Gymnova invented the “suspended” pit, so far as I know. The knock against the “suspended pit” design is that the foam top can be easily split by bigger athletes. I’ve heard that there is a more expensive kind of foam fill that is unsplitable, but it’s about twice the cost.
My gut feeling is that their built-in pit is more durable.
In ground or raised, it’s still nice to have loose foam for NEW skills.
Loose foam is messy. But cubes can be ordered with fire retardant covers.
Those images all come from the current Gymnova catalogue. (PDF)
Do you have a favourite pit design? Leave a comment, if so.
… After much consideration, I’m still leaning towards the Jim Walker design as best of the best.
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