What is an AirBase Sprung Subfloor?
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AirBase means resilience and safety for dancers.
An AirBase is a Gerstung sprung subfloor created 50 years ago for Gymnasts, Athletes, and Dancers. It is a sturdy base that supports the top surface of vinyl or wood. The AirBase consists of a layer of hardwood plywood, supported by Energy Blocks™ that provide both absorbency and resilience to the dancer. The Gerstung Energy Block™ compresses and recovers quickly - better than anything on the market. The result is an even, shock absorbent, resilient floor providing lifting power and safe landings.
The Top Surface, is what the dancers feet touch. Top surfaces are selected according to the type of dance being done in the studio.
See our selection of Top Surface Vinyl/“Marley.”

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Mats & Foam Shapes
Resting Mat
An inexpensive but quality mat for floor exercises and activities that do not require great shock absorbency.
Code #1102, 2’ x 4’ x 1” thick


Elementary Tumbling Mat
18 oz. vinyl and high density poly foam.
Code #1201, 4’ x 6’ x 2” (no fold)
Code #1202, 4’ x 6’ x 2” (folding)
Code #1204 4’ x 8’ x 2”
Code #1208 5’ x 8’ x 2”

Firm Gymnastics Mat
18 oz. vinyl and high density cross-linked closed-cell polyethylene foam.
Code #1203, 4’ x 6’ x 1 1/4” (folding)
Code #1205, 4’ x 8’ x 1 1/4” (folding)
Code #1207, 5’ x 8’ x 1 1/4” (folding)
Code #1209, 5’ x 10’ x 1 1/4” (folding)

Landing Mat
Made of 1 1/4” Polaris foam on top of 3 1/4” polyfoam for a safe landing with shock-absorbency. 18 oz. nylon-woven vinyl-coated fabric covers. Folding and non.
Code #1264, 4’ x 6’ x 4 3/4“ (no fold)

Safety Mats
Constructed of Polyfoam core w/extra layer of firm, closed-cell Polaris foam on the bottom and handles on the side.
Code #1221, 4’ x 6’ x 8” (no fold)
Code #1254, 5’ x 8’ x 12” (folding)


Pad-N-Carpet
The combination of 3/4” (19mm) thick Polaris Foam™ under our Workout Carpet offers a plush surface, even without an Airbase®, for low to medium impact activities. When used atop an Airbase®, it provides the most comfortable and shock-absorbent workout surface. For gymnastics and other high impact activities, 1 1/4” (32mm) Polaris Foam™ is recommended.
Code #8999, Carpet (call for sample)
Code #8300, 3/4” Polaris Foam™
Code #8301, 1 1/4” Polaris Foam™
Code #8302, 2” Polaris Foam™


Donut
Like all Gerstung sculptured shapes, this is dense polyurethane foam covered with 18-ounce industrial vinyl in different color combinations. Nylon web handles.
Code #1246,
54”high x 20”thick

Half Moon
Sold as a pair, these half moons fit firmly together with Velcro fasteners forming a full moon. Made of high density polyurethane foam and covered in 18- ounce vinyl coated nylon.
Code #1235,
52” diameter, 18” thick

Folding Wedge
An 18-ounce, vinyl coated nylon cover encases a firm two-pound polyfoam. Two handles for easy moving on each side. This original Gerstung design folds from an incline into an 18” block.
Code #1237,
2’ x 4’ x 16”
Code #1238,
4’ x 5’ x 18"
Both decline to 2”

Octagon
Octagons come in assorted colors with hooks and rings for fastening to other equipment. Filled with firm, high-quality polyfoam.
Code #1241, 20” x 28”
Code #1242, 25” x 30”

Inclines
Inclines are made of 18-ounce, vinyl coated nylon cover encasing a firm 2 pound polyfoam. The sides, in different color than top and bottom, have two handles for easy moving.
Code #1231,
4’ x 6’ x 16”
Code #1232,
5’ x 7’ x 18”
All three decline to 2”

Soft Steps
Soft Steps are a wonderful addition to foam shapes, balance beams, and elevated apparatus. Dense polyfoam tightly cut fills three 7” risers.
Code #1249,
24” x 32” (overall depth) x 21”h

“Try it My Way”
10 Original Tumbling Charts
By: Siegfried Gerstung
Ten charts illustrate teaching progressions for the forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, handstand, back extension, roundoff, front hand-spring, back handspring and others. An easy to follow reference guide, with simple hints for teaching these skills.
Code #1899, Stapled $11.42