Say hello to the Softy Skill Pillow – the must-have mat coaches and gymnasts are raving about! Crafted from a high-density foam, durable denim-like material, vinyl, and mesh for added breathability provides a soft landing when dismounting. Features handles for easy mobility, making it simple to move and position for different skills.

*NOW APPROVED for USA Gymnastics Competition as an alternative to the 4×6 skill cushion (see USAG rules and policies for specifics).

Softy Skill Pillow Dimensions

This  skill cushion measures 72 inches long by 48 inches wide, 8 inches thick and weighs 37 lbs.

Skill Pillow Characteristics

Meet the ‘must-have mat’ – its softness and versatility make it a great addition to your gym! Designed to be a luxurious cushioned surface, provides a gentle landing, significantly reducing the impact on the gymnast’s body upon landing.

Versatile Use

This versatile mat is designed to provide a cushioned landing zone for training and warm-ups. Approved by USA Gymnastics for use with the uneven bars. The Softy Skill mat can be slid in and out during a routine or warmup to provide protection during release elements.

It’s also approved for use during vaulting warm-ups. Enabling gymnasts to practice timers that involve flipping and landing on their back, promoting confidence while executing these complex skills.

Additionally, it serves as an excellent training tool! Place it on top of the foam pit to provide a sturdier landing surface, preventing gymnasts from falling completely through the pit.

High-Quality Materials

Experience the difference in landing with the Softy Skill Pillow, crafted from a combination of high-quality materials. The soft, denim-like fabric offers a gentle landing surface, while the vinyl underside makes it easy to slide around the gym. The mesh fabric allows air to escape during landings, enhancing breathability.

Additionally, the higher density foam provides superior cushioning that absorbs impact, reducing strain on the gymnast’s joints and muscles during landings.

• “Denim-like” material – soft fabric for a gentle landing
• Vinyl – makes sliding the mat around simple
• Mesh – allows air to escape during impact

Portable

Equipped with two handles on each side, the Softy Skill Pillow mat is designed for easy positioning, allowing coaches and gymnasts to create the ideal training setup, effortlessly. Whether it’s used on its own as a training tool or on top of other landing mats, it offers a softer feel than traditional vinyl mats.

*Our Softy Skill pillow is NOT designed to be used alone on hard surfaces like wood or cement.

Durable

Crafted from premium denim-like material, vinyl, and mesh offering the perfect ‘pillow’ surface to land on. These materials are able to withstand the rigors of repeated landings and movement from apparatus to apparatus.

Learn More About Our Softy Skill Pillow

Whether you’re coaching beginners or fine-tuning routines for advanced gymnasts, the Soft Skill Pillow Mat will be a great addition to your gym! Find a Dealer in your area or call 1-800-247-3978 to purchase one today.

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Item Numbers

Contact your local dealer or AAI at 1-800-247-3978 for price information on channel pits

• 533-504 – Women’s Trench Bar
• 533-511 – Men’s Trench Bar

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Item Numbers

• 416-471 – Training Pit 5’ x 10’ x 24” (1.5m x 3.0m x 61cm)
• 416-450 – Training Pit 5’ x 10’ x 32” (1.5m x 3.0m x 81cm)
• 416-472 – Training Pit 7½’ x 16’ x 24” (2.3m x 4.9m x 61cm)
• 416-473 – Training Pit 7½’ x 16’ x 32” (2.3m x 4.9m x 81cm)

Custom sizes available – call 1-800-247-3978

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Contact your local dealer or AAI at 1-800-247-3978 for price information.

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Item Numbers

• 416-178 – 8″ (20cm) Pit Cube Covers 200 covers per case
• 416-113 – 6″ (15cm)  Pit Cube Covers 300 covers per case

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• Select from either 1-3/8’’ (4cm) or 2’’ (5cm) thickness foam
• Made with 7/16’’ (10cm) OSB backing
• Sold on a non-returnable basis

*No pit of any kind can completely eliminate the possibility of aserious neck or back injury. Every effort must be taken to avoid landingon the head or neck, especially going forward. Careful gymnasticprogression must be followed to avoid dangerous landings on the neck.

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Item Numbers

• 416-881 – 1 3/8” x 3′ x 6′ (3.5 x 91 x 183cm) – pre-cut flat

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• Perfect training and spotting device for coaches
• Specially designed to fit any facility’s space
• Each pit is custom fit to give the exact protective edge, side and bottom for your training area
• Optional Channel Bar available – call for custom sizes

*No pit of any kind can completely eliminate the possibility of aserious neck or back injury. Every effort must be taken to avoid landingon the head or neck, especially going forward. Careful gymnasticprogression must be followed to avoid dangerous landings on the neck.

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• Helps athlete gain confidence from loose foam to landing mat
• Consists of cross-link polyethylene foam bonded to a low pile blue carpet with finished edges in sections of 2” thick and 6’ length
• Covers 14” of the concrete floor and 22” inside the in-ground pit wall

Top Skill Cushion

• 18 oz. vinyl cover, mesh top and/or sides
• Top mat can be rotated to double life span
• Top mat can be flush with, above, or below the floor surface
• Mesh Top and/or sides allow the pit to breathe during impact

Foam Pylons

• Foam Pylons vary in size depending on pit size
• Increases cushioning for training
• Bare base foam modules can minimize cost
• Customized foam firmness upon request

*No pit of any kind can completely eliminate the possibility of a serious neck or back injury. Every effort must be taken to avoid landing on the head or neck, especially going forward. Careful gymnastic progression must be followed to avoid dangerous landings on the neck.

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Made from the same great materials as our foam bonded carpet and used for padded edging in your in-ground training pits.

• Typically 6 – 8′ deep, filled with foam blocks
• Compatible with most AAI equipment
• Covers 14” of the concrete floor and 22” inside the in-ground pit wall
• Consists of cross-link polyethylene foam bonded to a low pile blue carpet with finished edges in sections of 2” thick and 6’ length

Foam Cubes

Provides a combination of softness, durability and safe landing.

• Foam cubes fill rate: 75% minimum
• Available in 6”x 6”x 6” and 8”x 8”x 8” sizes
• Standard blue with other color options available

Trampoline Bed

• A trampoline bed mounted 2ft. above the bottom of the pit which provides support for loose foam cubes as well as floor clearance

Foam Pylons

For added safety & longevity, AAI foam modules can be placed below the trampoline bed providing additional support.

• Foam Pylons are 2’ x 2’x 2’ in shape (61 x 61 x 61cm)
• Help minimize sag over time
• Typically spaced 6’ on center(3’ (91cm) from walls)

*No pit of any kind can completely eliminate the possibility of a serious neck or back injury. Every effort must be taken to avoid landing on the head or neck, especially going forward. Careful gymnastic progression must be followed to avoid dangerous landings on the neck.

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