Which AirTrack is right for you?
Are you looking for an AirTrack for yourself, for the kids, or for the sports club? If you don't use Airtracks daily, it can be quite difficult to make the right choice.
Together we will find your perfect AirTrack
We would very much like to help you and ensure that you choose the Airtrack that is most suitable for your needs and your budget. Because only with the right Airtrack will you enjoy your purchase much more and for longer, allowing you to get the most out of these awesome Airtracks! In this article, we provide you with more information about the length, width, and thickness of the Airtrack.
Check out the tips below. If you are still unsure and need more help, please send us an email (info@mermaidsisters.nl) including the following information:
- what you want to use the Airtrack for
- age and weight of the user
- available indoor space (length/width)
- available outdoor space (length/width)
- whether the Airtrack needs to be portable to other locations
- budget (estimate)
How wide should your AirTrack be?
We supply AirTracks in a standard width of one, one and a half and 2 meters wide. To start with, the width of course depends on your budget, the wider the Airtrack the more expensive it becomes. The most important reason to take a wider Airtrack is that you have more freedom during practice. It often helps to learn your tricks faster because you do not end up next to the mat when you make a mistake. Especially for freerunning, freestyle and martial arts such as Judo it is useful to have a wider Airtrack. If the Airtrack is mainly used for gymnastics or dancing, a 1 meter wide one will suffice.
How thick should your AirTrack be?
Our AirTracks are standardly available in a thickness of 10, 15, 20, and 30 cm. The 10 cm, due to its relatively low price, is a great choice as an entry-level model to get started with an AirTrack. The thicker 15, 20, and 30 cm AirTracks offer you more usage possibilities. For example, you have the option to increase the air pressure for a firmer surface or decrease it for a softer surface. A lower air pressure allows for easier takeoff and softer landing and is ideal for beginners or advanced athletes who want to learn new exercises. A higher air pressure helps advanced athletes achieve a faster takeoff. The spring properties of a 10 cm thick AirTrack are comparable to those of a gymnastics mat. The thicker 15, 20, and 30 cm models, when fully inflated, also have these properties but tend more towards a bounce house/tumbling track when you inflate the AirTrack less firmly. If you are still unsure which thickness is right for you, choose the all-round 20 cm AirTrack; with this, you are almost always making the right choice.
How long should your AirTrack be?
When determining the length of the Airtrack, a number of choices play a role. Do you want to use the Airtrack for example only outside or also inside? Look carefully at the space that is available. Many people choose to buy 2 smaller 3 or 4 meter Airtracks in combination with a connector. This way you make a long track outside and if you go inside it also fits. In addition, you can take 2 smaller Airtracks with you more easily and you can also use them on the water as a sup. For freerunning and for example martial arts, a wide Airtrack is more important than a long one. If the Airtrack is mainly used for gymnastics, the rule applies, the longer the better!
