{"id":1564,"date":"2018-04-23T03:22:20","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T03:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/?p=1564"},"modified":"2022-10-09T05:00:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-09T05:00:50","slug":"balance-beam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/balance-beam\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Balance beams for kids ( found!) | home use | A Gymnast Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The gymnastics balance beam is one of my favourite pieces of gymnastics equipment<\/a> for kids to practice balancing at home. Here is a a quick comparison of my top choice balance beams for kids, folding beam and cheap beam. I’ll then take a closer look at these beams and help you decide which type you should buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparison table of different balance beams<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n Product image <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
\n Popular adjustable beam<\/span>
\"Milliard<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
\n cheap option<\/span>
\"Springee<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
\n Best folding beam<\/span>
\"We<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
\n My favourite choice<\/span>
\"Tumbl<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product name <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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Milliard adjustable beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Springee kids beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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We sell Mats folding beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Tumble Trak Brianna beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Beam surface material <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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Suede<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Vinyl<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Vinyl<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Suede<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Beam length & height <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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8 ft long and height adjustable between 7 and 24 inches<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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6 or 9ft long and this beam is on the ground.<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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9ft long<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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8ft long ( can be extended to 16ft )<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Type of beam <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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adjustable height beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Floor beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Foldable foam floor beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Wooden Floor beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Who is this beam suitable for <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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Not suitable for toddlers, better for more experienced gymnasts<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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toddlers, young gymnasts and recreational classes.<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Recreational or toddler gymnasts, or gymnastics wanting a travel beam that doesn't take up much space.<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Gymnasts working through the gymnastics levels, looking for a realistic beam experience.<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Click to view product on Amazon <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n\n Popular adjustable beam<\/span>\n \n \n
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\n Product image <\/div>\n\n \n
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\"Milliard<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product name <\/div>\n\n \n
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Milliard adjustable beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Beam surface material <\/div>\n\n \n
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Suede<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Beam length & height <\/div>\n\n \n
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8 ft long and height adjustable between 7 and 24 inches<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Type of beam <\/div>\n\n \n
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adjustable height beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Who is this beam suitable for <\/div>\n\n \n
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Not suitable for toddlers, better for more experienced gymnasts<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Click to view product on Amazon <\/div>\n\n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n
\n\n cheap option<\/span>\n \n \n
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\n Product image <\/div>\n\n \n
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\"Springee<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product name <\/div>\n\n \n
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Springee kids beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Beam surface material <\/div>\n\n \n
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Vinyl<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Beam length & height <\/div>\n\n \n
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6 or 9ft long and this beam is on the ground.<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Type of beam <\/div>\n\n \n
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Floor beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Who is this beam suitable for <\/div>\n\n \n
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toddlers, young gymnasts and recreational classes.<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Click to view product on Amazon <\/div>\n\n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n
\n\n Best folding beam<\/span>\n \n \n
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\n Product image <\/div>\n\n \n
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\"We<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product name <\/div>\n\n \n
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We sell Mats folding beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Beam surface material <\/div>\n\n \n
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Vinyl<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Beam length & height <\/div>\n\n \n
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9ft long<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Type of beam <\/div>\n\n \n
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Foldable foam floor beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Who is this beam suitable for <\/div>\n\n \n
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Recreational or toddler gymnasts, or gymnastics wanting a travel beam that doesn't take up much space.<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Click to view product on Amazon <\/div>\n\n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n
\n\n My favourite choice<\/span>\n \n \n
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\n Product image <\/div>\n\n \n
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\"Tumbl<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product name <\/div>\n\n \n
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Tumble Trak Brianna beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Beam surface material <\/div>\n\n \n
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Suede<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Beam length & height <\/div>\n\n \n
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8ft long ( can be extended to 16ft )<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Type of beam <\/div>\n\n \n
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Wooden Floor beam<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Who is this beam suitable for <\/div>\n\n \n
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Gymnasts working through the gymnastics levels, looking for a realistic beam experience.<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Click to view product on Amazon <\/div>\n\n \n
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Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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I added a selection of beams to the table above so you can easily compare the different features. Now, I’m going to show you why the Tumbl Trak Brianna beam is my favourite, how it feels to practice on this beam and whether it really does react like a competition beam or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 – Best overall beam – Tumbl Trak Brianna Beam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 – Best folding beam – We sell Mats folding beam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 – Best adjustable height beam – Milliard balance beam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 – Best cheap beam – Springee balance beam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What kind of balance beam should you get?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the last few years I’ve compared a lot of kids balance beams and found that low-height close to the floor beams are the safest and best option for home use. This is because most gymnastics beam skills can be practised by balancing on a low beam, reducing risk and increasing the beams stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gymnastics beam brands including Milliard, Springee and Nimble sports all love to market the adjustable height features on their beams. I was sold on the idea for a while but when put into practice and after I spoke to gymnasts and parents of children who tried these adjustable height beams I began to realise I was mistaken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These adjustable beams are sturdy enough but don’t offer consistent stability unless you adjust them to the lowest height setting. I previously recommended the Milliard adjustable beam and I’m still going to recommend it as an alternative option, but even if you choose this gymnastics beam you should, in my opinion, try it out on the lowest most stable height setting and stick with it. High beams at home aren’t as safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top choice – Tumbl Trak Brianna Balance Beam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"Tumbl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click the image above to view the current price on Amazon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wooden construction and synthetic suede covering make the Brianna beam very solid and comfortable to practice and perform on. Your gymnasts will be well prepared for their next competition meet. No tools are required for assembly, you can simply slot the beam into the wooden legs and it is very secure because of it’s low to the ground position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brianna beam has been designed so that it is possible to easily connect two together in order to form a full length 16 ft beam by attaching a section at the end of the beam to another beam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bases are wooden but also covered in foam (and a choice of pink or purple bling ) so they are safe to place against a wall when not being used or if you accidentally hit against them it offers some protection. This is a great beam that is more than adequate for practising gymnastics skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll have to practice your dismounts on a different beam but this is great for everything else and if you really need to practice dismounts check out one of the height adjustable beams we have reviewed in this article. The Brianna home gymnastics beam<\/a> is 7 inches above the ground and 4 inches wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How this beam looks and feels to practice balancing on<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Brianna beams main surface looks just like a competition beam colour and is made of a similar type of suede used on most gymnastic gym beams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brianna Balance Beam is my best choice for practising gymnastics balance beam skills at home. What I like most about the Tumbl Trak Brianna beam is that it feels very much like standing on a regular gymnastics beam in my gym. The suede surface, wooden build and firm foam padding give the beam this realistic feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The feeling is comparable to a competition beam and unlike the soft cheap beams that aren’t firm enough to balance on consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this quality comes at a cost and this beam is much more expensive than most of the selection of beams being sold online. Let’s find out a bit more about the Brianna beam, compare it with the Milliard adjustable beam, cheaper Springee beam and consider a folding beam from We sell mats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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