crash mat

Gymnastics safety foam

A crash mat is a thick, cushioned pad placed on the ground to soften falls during gymnastics, climbing, martial arts, or other activities where people might land hard.

In bouldering, climbers position crash mats beneath routes to protect against falls from low heights: We stacked two crash mats under the overhang.

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Opposites
surface hardness/impact absorption

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hard ground · bare concrete · pavement · asphalt · hardwood floor

safety function

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Source of potential harm

obstacle · trampoline

function: protection vs. propulsion

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Spring-mounted bouncing surface

springboard · diving board · launch pad · rebounder · mini trampoline

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Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G