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Ask Al Fong.

He’ll tell you the best product ever developed by Tumbl Trak (after the Tumbl Trak) was the Porta Table.

I bought the last one before it was discontinued in 2006.

It’s back. But better, lighter and cheaper. ($764.15 right now)

It’s a vault trainer. And it’s a mini-tramp.

Let me tell you it took years of prototypes to get this right. At one stage Tumbl Trak took it to Scott Morgan‘s gym to see if one of the strongest tumblers and vaulters in the world could bottom it out. He couldn’t. 🙂

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The top surface is made with our Xtreme bed material and measures the same as a vault table, (3’ x 4’). …

The removable Suede Cover (sold separately), attaches by Velcro to the top, making it look and feel more like a traditional vault top. …

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There are not yet many in existence. But Tumbl Trak is taking preorders.

I’ll be touring with one at most of my events this summer.

Some of the top competitors in the sport reflect on why they do what they do. And where it will be 5yrs from now.

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We can be experts in the CrossFit Specialty of Gymnastics

(via Andy Timm on Facebook)

For some.

Carl Paoli asks good questions. But I’m not convinced by his answers.

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Obviously there are better and worse drills for each individual at a CrossFit gym. Having everyone do the same Workout Of the Day is already a mistake, as far as I’m concerned. Some common easy warm-up could be safe and effective, but after that the program should be individualized.

CrossFit is getting better. The best gyms are excellent. Yet I feel many have a long way to go.

As a competitive sport, the judging is far worse than in Artistic Gymnastics.

Combining elements of dance, performance art, music, technology, light, music and more, the versatile Japanese troupe ‘Enra’ has stumbled upon magic. …

While Hanabusa handled the music and directing, he wasn’t alone in making this magical piece. The routine was performed and choreographed by Saya Watatani and Maki Yokoyama, and the animation was done by Seiya Ishii.

HuffPo – Japanese Troupe ‘Enra’ Combines Dance And Light In Mesmerizing Video

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via Hal Halverson

Posted January 2013.

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A safety issue in many gyms are the mats used at the END of your tumbling trampoline. Here’s a new alternative that costs less than $2000. What would the equivalent mats cost?

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(via Rec Gymnastics)

“I was pleasantly surprised at the excellent fitness level of Gabby Douglas at the June National Team camp,” said Karolyi.

“After reviewing her training for the past five days, I feel with consistent training between now and September, she has a reasonable chance to get back into full shape prior to World Championships.”

USAG – Successful June Women’s National Team Camp Concludes

Great week at USA Team Camp! New floor routine complete for the amazing Olympic Gold Medalist @gabrielledoug @USAGym pic.twitter.com/272rn3OXDr

— Dominic Zito (@DominicZito) June 6, 2014

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USAG did not videotape.

18. You can’t dust the snow off the top of your car, because you can’t reach it.

21. You see as much of the performance at a jam-packed concert as you would if you were listening to the radio.

22. Cooking dinner becomes an acrobatic experience, because you regularly have to hoist yourself up onto your kitchen counters to reach things.

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Pat Graves has been posting a different flip each day during 2014. And he’s got some doozies. 🙂

Check his April flips on YouTube.

related – Pat’s in a band called Wings of Apollo.