Tumbl Trak- Laser Beams

What Is the Laser Balance Beam?

The Laser Balance Beam is a floor-level training tool designed to help gymnasts improve balance, alignment, and skill flow using clear visual cues. It mimics the width of a competitive beam and features lines and numbers for guidance, helping athletes practice safely and effectively.

Variants & Size Options

• Laser Beam Lite

  • Length: 8 ft (2.4 m)

  • Width: 7 in (18 cm)

  • Height: about 2 in (5 cm) off the floor

  • Folds in half for storage and has Velcro flaps to connect multiple beams.

• Laser Beam PRO

  • Length: 16 ft (4.8 m), matching full competition length

  • Same width and height as Lite

  • Comes in sections that require minimal assembly; designed for club use.

Design & Visual Features

• Visual lines:

  • Two white lines mark the edges of a 4-inch competition beam.

  • A blue center line helps with alignment.

  • Two red warning lines indicate when the gymnast is approaching the beam’s edge.

• Numbered sections:

  • Numbers 1 through 5 are printed along the length of the beam to help athletes and coaches reference positioning and improve consistency.

Materials & Feel

• Constructed with a wood core, covered in firm foam, and finished with a suede-like material for a realistic yet cushioned surface.

• Designed for safe, repetitive practice with enough firmness to simulate the feel of a real beam.

Training Benefits

• Promotes spatial awareness and alignment.

• Builds confidence by allowing safer repetition.

• Enhances communication between coach and athlete using visual markers.

• Ideal for drills like cartwheels, walkovers, aerials, and turns.

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