If you're establishing a local gymnastics center for youths in your community, you'll need to buy a number of different mats to use in this space. There are many different gymnastics mats on the market, including tumbling mats. These are mats that provide a soft surface as children work on various tumbling routines. Tumbling mats are among the most popular types of gymnastics equipment, so you can expect that any retailer that specializes in gymnastics equipment will have all sorts of these mats for sale. You'll need to make these decisions as you shop.

Color

You'll likely want a large number of tumbling mats at your gymnastics center, so it's important to choose a color that suits you. While blue is a common color for many gymnastics mats, including those for tumbling, it's not the only option. You'll see other tumbling mats in all sorts of other hues, including purple, red, green, and more. One option is to think about your branding and shop accordingly. For example, if your center has a purple logo, you might like the idea of having multiple purple tumbling mats on the floor.

Thickness

In general, tumbling mats are thinner than some other types of gymnastics mats. Landing mats, for example, are significantly thicker than tumbling mats. Even though tumbling mats are on the thinner side, they're available in several different thicknesses. The thicker the mat, the more support it will provide for your gymnasts. Think about your budget, note the price differences of tumbling mats in various thicknesses, and then shop accordingly. If you have older children who will be taking gymnastics at your center, thicker tumbling mats will be ideal for providing support under the weight of their bodies.

Number Of Panels

You'll commonly find that tumbling mats are made up of a series of panels. The more panels a mat has, the larger it will be — which has both pros and cons. A mat with multiple panels will cover a lot of the floor, but also be larger and heavier to carry and stack. If you expect to leave your tumbling mats in place, products with multiple panels may be suitable. However, if you expect to store the mats between classes, you might favor having mats with fewer panels so that they're easier to move around. Remember these points as you browse the tumbling mats for sale at your local gymnastics equipment supplier.