Foam for Foam Pits: Gymnastics, Trampoline Park and BMX Landing Pits
Available as foam block mats, blocks and cubes for trampoline parks, gymnasiums, extreme sports pits and parkour gyms
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Foam is a versatile material, and in sporting environments it's lifesaving too. Commonly used in landing pits and crash mats in gymnasiums, these foams come in a range of specifications depending on the intended use, from BMX landing pits to the foam accessories found at trampoline parks.
Choosing the right foam grade
When buying gym pit foam, remember it comes in a range of grades, thicknesses and shapes — some better suited to certain applications. Our High Density (Pale Blue) foam, chosen for landing pits used by professional gymnasts and extreme sports facilities, differs from our Medium (Pale Green) or Economy (Grey) grades used in more casual settings such as children's classes: it's denser and better suited to high-impact, repeated use.
It's also worth considering how daily versus occasional use affects the lifespan of foam cuts. Foam is durable, but a trampoline park pit used by the public can wear faster, as not everyone follows the rules. Choosing a higher-grade foam — such as our High Density (Pale Blue) or Reflex Superior Medium (Pale Pink) grades used for extreme sports and BMX pits — helps with this. Choosing the right foam is all about balancing comfort, safety and durability.
Building a foam pit
In trampoline parks and gymnasiums, it's best to use large foam blocks such as 20cm (8-inch) cubes. These leave more space between cubes and so increase the foam's ability to absorb impact. There's more to a pit than cubes, though — foam is also needed to line it. Many suppliers recommend flat foam mats of 1.25 inch thickness, but for premium safety we'd recommend a closed-cell polyethylene sheet at least 2 inches thick. We also advise a pit at least 2 metres deep — no gymnast fancies hitting the bottom. Use our free calculator to work out exactly how many pieces you need.
Beyond trampoline blocks, there's rising demand for other shapes. For balance-pole battles – where players try to knock each other off a beam into a foam pit – you may want polyurethane foam cut to size and shape. From cylinder batons to triangle corner buffers for the edge of a pit, we supply an endless range of additional foam products.
Foam for BMX and extreme sports
For extreme sports and high-impact activities, use a very high-density foam. Our High Density (Pale Blue) gym pit foam is specifically designed for BMX pits, skate parks and extreme sports facilities. This durable specialist foam survives wheels, handlebars and skateboards landing from speed and height, and gives a firmer landing that's better suited to protecting equipment while still absorbing impact well.
Block mats for gyms
Foam is also used in gymnasiums as mats. At eFoam we provide foam block mats made from high-density reconstituted foam, available in 1 inch or 2 inch thicknesses. Formed from foam offcuts compacted and bonded together, this foam is incredibly resilient and suitable for constant use, ideal for regular floor work and body conditioning, and designed to reduce strain on the body's pressure points. If you supply a club, our guide to foam for gymnastics covers training aids too.
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Frequently asked questions
What size foam cubes should I use in a foam pit?
For trampoline parks and gymnasiums, large foam blocks such as 20cm (8-inch) cubes work best. The larger blocks leave more space between cubes, which increases the foam's ability to absorb impact.
How deep should a foam pit be?
We advise a pit at least 2 metres deep so no one hits the bottom, lined with a closed-cell polyethylene sheet of at least 2 inches thick for premium safety, rather than the thinner 1.25 inch mats some suppliers recommend.
What foam is best for BMX and extreme sports pits?
A very high-density foam, such as our High Density (Pale Blue) grade, is best for BMX pits, skate parks and extreme sports. It survives wheels, handlebars and boards landing at speed, gives a firmer landing and protects equipment while still absorbing impact.
