I'm not a Cheer Dad but my daughter does competitive cheer. I'm a basketball Dad but was called upon to help my daughter through her mental blocks in RO+BHS. If you're reading this and you're in the Cheer rabbit hole, you know what I'm talking about. For two years, my daughter could not throw this level 2 skill but she's able to do a whole bunch of level 3 skill that don't involve BHS. All of this was literally tearing the family apart as my wife (a Cheer Mom) is freaking out and upset, while my daughter is has lost all confidence and crying. Ok so I dramatized all this but those of you know..... know how it's not too far from the truth. I'm not saying this will save the day but it's a needed tool to safely practice tumbling outside of the gym. This mat is as good as the expensive air tracks you find in the gyms. You don't need to spend thousands to get a good mat. Some tips for new folks. Generally, thicker means it's bouncier and usually you want this for younger athletes as they are starting out. Thinner or less thick means it's firmer and therefore closer to an air floor and like the tumble track in the gym. So this is meant for older and more experienced athletes. Controlling power through tumbling will become the big challenge through tumbling development As for length, get what you can afford and what fits for your environment. But if you buy too short and need to extend, you can get a second one and connect them. For length, you need to figure out the tumbling combos you plan to practice, especially if you're doing running tumbling. You can do most standings. it's all about how much space you need. My daughter is a 7th grader (she's small) and we got the 16' length. It's enough to do a RO+BHS out of a lunge. But with a power hurdle start, it's barely enough. 16' for her is enough for a two combo tumbling run although she has done some triple combos barely. We are at a point where I may get another 10'-16'. These mats are pretty durable as we use it exclusively outside on the lawn. We've so far used it during Spring and hot Summer days. Inflation and deflation is super easy. It was $$ well spent. It seems very durable to me so far. Rubber material reminds of of the old inflateables rafts we used to take to the river or beach when I was young. With this tool, it allowed me to work with my daughter at home and get her through her tumbling blocks. We now use it to refine technique and practice. I have no doubt that we will use it for however long she does cheer and it's something we use at least 3 times a week if not more. She loves it as she can work on specific skills on her own. I highly recommend this purchase as a key training/practice tool for anyone serious about cheer (or gymnastics). Some CONS: - It's heavy - it does not fit the bag when rolled up

The quality is great and is so durable! I love the fact that it comes with a carrying bag and the pump and makes it so easy to use! I bought for my 5 y/o who loves tumbling and loves to practice at home! It is super bouncy and feels just like the mats at my daughters tumbling gym.

We bought this for my girlfriend's daughter. She's 10 years of age. She loves her gymnastics, and this was a perfect fit for her. I will say it's heavy.However it's extremely durable. I used it at home pump to fill it up. And she uses it outside in the backyard.

Not many people post reviews that are a couple years later and I always want to know how something holds up over time especially when it is for a kid. My daughter is in gymnastics and loves doing all kinds of flips and stunts and this is perfect for that. We have it set up in our basement but have dragged it outside to be used also. It is easy to blow up and even my 11 year old daughter can do it herself. It is a hard mat so won't sink if someone runs and jumps on it. We also use it as a fallmat for my daughters silk. But here we are 2 years later and it is still in great condition. The downside is that if it is fully blown up it doesn't bend really well if you are trying to move it so you may wanna deflate it a bit. It is also a little heavy so may take a parent to help. It does have handles to make transporting easy!

Great product and worth the value!

My 12 year old daughter loves this inflatable track. We purchased the 16 foot that is 4 inches thick and it works great. Easy for her to blow up on her own. It’s a great way for her to practice tumbling at home. It’s a thick study material, similar to a blow up paddle board. Her cheer team uses the same one at practice.

My 8 year old LOVES this! Holds air and she has not stopped using it since Christmas. Excellent quality!

Purchased this mat for my daughter for Christmas. It’s perfect. It was easy to inflate and deflate. Love that it comes with a big for carrying and storage.

Me encanta, Muy bonito y resistente

Super tapis. Je le recommande vraiment

Bought this for my daughter she loves it, had for a couple months and hasn’t leaked!