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Reiko Beach of GymSmarts likes these bar pads from Carolina Gym Supply. Excellent products. Great prices.
Carolina 9″ Vinyl Covered Bar Pad: This is it — the perfect bar pad for clear hip circle training. Ingenious and simple, keeps the athlete’s hips clear of the bar without a spot. Covered with rugged red vinyl, hook & loop fastener closure and premium foam it the perfect combination of size, style and function. … $40 each
Even better, for advanced gymnasts are these:
Deluxe Denim Bar Pad: 30″ long x 7.5″ diameter, covered with durable but soft denim, use this pad for training release moves on high bar, uneven bars and parallel bars. One is great, but a pair will be more than twice as useful. $50 each
Ask for a catalogue by emailing info AT carolinagym.com or calling 1-877-GYM-STUF (1-877-496-7883).
You can slide in a single longer pad for dismounts. (The kids will feel more confident in “setting” if they know the bar is padded.
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