SPIETH has been developing landing-pit systems for over 30 years, constantly improving construction techniques to meet the requirements of modern gymnasts. The safety of athletes remains priority number one at SPIETH.

A PVC net separates the base from the top, protecting the foam cubes from penetrating into the base. To ensure top-level functionality, durability and safety, SPIETH uses only high-quality foam with optimum impact absorption. Moreover, the foam cubes vary in size to avoid compression and hardening of the foam through permanent load.

An additional 20 cm foam layer is packed into a PVC cover, topped with durable canvas and covering the whole surface of the pit. The separated upper mat reduces long-term costs, as its cover is easily replaced if damaged. Velcro bands protect the upper foam layer from displacement. To optimize tear resistance, the single canvas parts are double-stitched and positioned to avoid seams in critical landing areas. The built-in PVC apron is held in place with Velcro, providing additional protection when landing in a side zone.

 

The AirPit uses an airbag as a base, which is stabilized with an additional foam layer. Thanks to the edge padding attached directly to the foam layer, our AirPit offers unparalleled safety in the edge area, which is particularly essential for installation situations in gymnastics halls. The airbag allows the landing characteristics to be individually adjusted in three stages.

 

The 20 cm foam layer is fully enclosed in a PVC mat cover with a hard-wearing canvas fabric on the top.

With the separate foam layer, follow-up costs can be reduced as any damage to the mat cover in the high-traffic landing zones can be replaced easily and cost-effectively. A hook-and-loop connection to the airbag underneath prevents the upper foam system from shifting.