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What is Vault?
What is Vault?
A vault is an action a gymnast performs by running down a runway which is usually made of a short carpet material. They then jump onto a springboard and use the momentum to bounce up towards the vault hands first. The idea is to use your hands to control how you get over the vault.
Vault Runway
Vault Runway
A Vaulting Runway is a stable surface that helps reduce stress injuries to legs and feet while vault training.
Vault Resi
Vault Resi
A resi-pit is commonly referred to as “resi” pits or whale mats, safety pits play a crucial role in developing a gymnast. Available in multiple sizes and thickness and designed with the same care as all Mancino products a Mancino safety pit will be a lifelong addition to your facility.
Vault table
Vault table
All gymnasts vault over a piece of equipment called the vault table. A slightly-inclined, metal piece of equipment with a padded and springy cover. For woman, it is set at 4 feet 3 inches (125 cm).
What is the history of the vault table?
What is the history of the vault table?
Originally, the vaulting table was developed for Roman soldiers to train to mount and dismount horses quickly. The first vaulting table was horse shaped. Athletes would run from close proximity and try to mount and dismount it as fast and efficiently as possible.
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