Where Can I Find Crash Pads for Sale?
By Created: September, 2024
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Where to Find Crash Pads for Sale
At Greatmats, we have an extensive selection of crash pads for sale. When buying crash mats from us, you’ll have your choice of different mat sizes and features. We’ve included some must-know information on these mats to help you decide which is right for you.Types of Crash Pads for Sale at Greatmats
A foam crash pad works by absorbing impact and helping to take the sting out of a landing. That impact absorption helps prevent injury, and it’s essential to keep you safe when learning a stunt, during high-risk workouts like tumbling, and when performing martial arts takedowns.Since crash pads are used in so many different ways, they’re available in some different types of designs.
Folding Crash Mats
Folding crash mats are some of the most versatile. These mats can be folded up to increase their thickness and their shock absorption when you need extra protection for high-impact activity. Folding them up has the added benefit of making them more compact and easy to transport and store, which is ideal when using them in a multi-purpose gym or studio. Mats are available in single-fold, bi-fold, tri-fold, quad-fold, and accordion-fold designs.
Folding crash mats are available in different densities and thicknesses. For example, our folding gym mats can double as support for skills building and can then be unfolded for tumbling practice. We also offer some thicker crash mats that are just two-fold or even single-fold, offering the enhanced shock absorption you need for activities like gymnastics and stunting.
Non Folding Crash Mats
Non-folding crash mats are another popular option. These mats tend to be thicker, larger mats that offer significant impact absorption. The mats feature numerous handles, so you can easily move them into place. They are popular for stunting, aerial arts, underneath balance beams, and in other areas where you need excellent shock absorption.
Since these mats don’t fold up, they take up more room in storage and may not be ideal if you’re working with limited, multi-use space.
Large Crash Pads
To adequately protect athletes, crash mats need to be appropriately sized. A large crash pad provides a larger surface area, so there’s less risk of an athlete hitting the edge of the pad or missing the pad entirely.
Many of our larger crash pads are also available in thicker dimensions. These mats often come in 8-, 10-, or 12-inch thicknesses for enhanced shock absorption, making for a softer, more comfortable landing, even when the athlete is hitting the mat from height or at speed. These thicker mats are highly versatile, too.
Small Crash Pads
Small crash pads have an essential role to play, too. These mats are easier to move around and are often ideal for areas with limited space, such as if you need a mat for training at home. However, a small crash pad has a smaller surface area, so it’s possible for the athlete to miss the mat or hit the edge of the mat. Small pads are often suitable for use with children or for activities where you know precisely where an athlete will land.
Small crash pads are available in multiple thicknesses. Some mats may be as thin as two inches, which is appropriate for a short-distance fall. Opt for a thicker mat if you would be falling from higher up or at a higher speed. Choosing a mat that’s thick enough to offer enough shock absorption for the intended activity is essential.
Additional Crash Pad Features
As you shop for crash pads, be sure to consider other features, too. Many of our crash mats or pads have custom color options, allowing you to choose one or more colors for the mat. These custom color options allow you to order mats that match your studio’s branding or your team’s colors.
It’s also important to consider the crash pad’s durability. Look for mats that are constructed with quality foam that’s designed to last from impact after impact. Features like thicker vinyl covers and double-stitched seams can enhance the mat’s durability, so you get the most out of your investment.