Tumbl TrakGymnastics Folding Tumbling Panel Mat

I bought this for my 5 year old daughter to safely practice her tumbling/gymnastics at home. The chemical smell was pretty strong when the mat was opened on Christmas morning. We had extended family visiting from out of town who brought with them a horrendous stomach virus. Their child quickly vomited all over my daughter's new gymnastics mat proving it be be both waterproof and easy to clean...well, aside from the banana chunks in the hard Velcro, which I can say come out pretty easily with the assistance of a toothpick. In fact, I actually became fond of the strong chemical smell. Anything is better than puke, but alas, after being thoroughly sanitized and allowed to air out outside for days, while the viral tragedy played out upon each and every member of our family, the strong chemical smell has diminished.My daughter loves the mat. It's very well made and of high quality materials. It's comparable to those in her gymnastics class, if not better because it is thicker. One thing though that recently happened scares me. I have a 9 month old as well who is crawling. After my 5 year old practiced her gymnastics, I sat my 9 month old on the mat. Anywhere the mat touched her bare skin, it appeared as though she had a minor chemical burn, after having only been on it maybe 3-5 min on her stomach, just lying there chewing on a teething ring. She does have very sensitive skin, but still, it really made me wonder exactly what that strong chemical smell in the material was. It gives my five year old no issue, but I'm that mother that is wondering if I'm unknowingly exposing my family to some seriously harmful chemical, now that I've seen what it did to the baby's skin. Also, without a doubt there were no sanitizing chemicals remaining on the mat to cause this.

This is exactly the kind of panel mat you'll find in most gymnastics gyms. Foldable, with velcro on the ends to be able to connect additional panel mats to create long tumbling strips. It's fantastic, and I love that we can get this from Amazon! As a retired gymnast just looking to have a safe spot to continue skill work (handstands, walkovers, handsprings, standing flips, etc) and conditioning work (folded up for elevated push-ups, dips, stretches, plyo jumps, etc), this is exactly what I'm looking for.These are best used on a flat, hard surface to ensure a long life. Using on grass or other uneven surfaces might cause uneven wear of the mat, and using this as a weighted sled/run/push type of exercise across a floor or grass often will considerably shorten it's life as well. Over (quite a bit of) time, pounding/landing in exactly the same spot every time will probably cause dents/divets in the cushioning too, but that is to be expected.Mine did have a pretty strong chemical smell upon arrival. Kept it in the garage for 2-3 days, and then was fine. I occasionally use mine outside, and it does get very hot to the touch if left in the sun. I remedied this by putting a beach towel over the top of it. Mine doesn't slide at all, but then again I don't wear socks with it, or come in at a low angle (sideways force) that would cause it to slide more.Bottom line - great product, very consistent with standard gymnastics training tools, as it is one of the major supplier brands.

As a former childhood gymnast, my opinion is I’m horrified that folks use flimsy yoga mats and thin exercise mats. I find it so dangerous. I bought this gymnastics mat years ago for stretching, personal gym workouts, etc. I then bought my mother one. They are still in perfect condition and I still use them ALL the time. In essence my opinion is a $20 yoga mat or $40 flimsy “exercise mat” is not gonna last but more importantly not going to give you adequate support for exercise. These gymnastics mats are the real deal. A++++

I didn't see many reviews for martial arts practice, so I thought I'd write one. I got the 10x5x1.5/8 and it is more perfect than I could have imagined. (I'm a female, about 130 pnds. 5'5") Up until now, during Covid, I've been doing my classes with my dojo through Zoom and been using my wood floor surface with a yoga mat for floor techniques. Omg, with my new mats, I feel like my life is now complete. There is plenty of room to roll around, it is soft enough to practice light falls but firm enough that I can still stand on it and easily pivot and throw kicks and strikes in the air. It folds up and stores super easily, though so far it has stayed right there on the floor when I first unfolded it since I've been so excited with it, I've been practicing non-stop. The quality is amazing! I highly recommend. Thank you Tumbl Trak!

Edited to add: we have had this 2 years (roughly) and it is still very durable and great for practicing! Her tumbling has gotten more advanced and thus she's fallen more. It still absorbs her falls well!My daughter is a competitive cheerleader, but at 6 years old, she is still learning the tumbling fundamentals that go with the cheer world. After receiving multiple referrals to this mat, we decided to spring for it. We went with the 1 3/8 in, because again, it was suggested to be the better of the two. The 2 in (although it doesn't seem to be that different) is said to be not as firm, and firmness is needed in tumbling. First, shipment was crazy fast. We ordered on a Saturday, it was here Monday morning. It is easy to maneuver around. It is big enough to do any standing tumbling on, but small enough to easily store. The quality is insane. It is very different from the cheaper versions out there---you can tell this was made to stand the test of time. I also love that it has the ability to be safely and securely attached to other mats to make a longer tumbling track (which is perfect for practicing tumbling sequences). If you are worried about safety with the 1 3/8, my daughter doesn't always land her tumbling, and has not been injured nor said anything about it hurting when she does "fall".

These mats are black not rainbow

I've had this green and purple mat for over 18 months and it's still in great condition. My daughters use it for gymnastics and I use it to exercise. Sometimes we place it under the beam. It folds up nicely and is very easy to clean. Money well spent.

I am thrilled with this purchase! I was looking for something to use in my living room for my baby to play on and only read horrible reviews about foam tiles. This mat has been an excellent alternative! It's not cushiony soft as it is still a tumbling mat, but it's exactly what I expected and more. It folds away easily and can be stored in a closet and the best part is it can be cleaned and disinfected easily so spills and messes aren't an issue! The colours are very appealing and just as vibrant as the photo. My mom is going to purchase one for her home for the grandkids and my sister is going to purchase one for her children as well. It's also a great item for moms because while my baby is playing I use it to do some light exercise.

I think I have had these mats now for several years I forgot to write a reviwe. I use these almost daily.they are very well made. mine have no frays in stitching. I have used them outside. I have electrical tape on the one as a beam line and the vinyl has not broken down or anything from that. LOVE LOVE LOVE these pannel folding mats.

Very good quality, only downside is that I ordered because I thought it was four panels and it turned out to be three. Otherwise everything else was as I expected