The Tumbl Trak Octagonal Tumblers are a staple piece of gymnastics training equipment used in clubs, cheer programmes, acro dance studios, and recreational gymnastics classes across North America. Available in four sizes with clear height guidelines, they are designed to match the athlete - not the other way around - so coaches can place the correct-height octagon in front of each athlete and know the progressions will work as intended.

The core training value of the octagonal tumbler is the element of height assistance. Many backward and forward skill progressions require a slightly elevated surface to help athletes find the correct body arc, shoulder position, and timing for the skill. The octagon provides that elevation in a stable, foam-padded form that athletes can practice on independently once the coach has established the technique. This saves coaches from constant manual spotting while giving athletes the repetitions that build muscle memory faster than any drill with direct physical assistance.

In addition to their use as a primary skill trainer, octagons are genuinely fun for recreational play. Children roll over them, jump over them, sit and balance on the curved surface, and incorporate them into obstacle courses naturally and without instruction.

What Athletes Train on the Tumbl Trak Octagonal Tumblers

The octagonal shape and elevated height support the following skill progressions:

• Walkovers (front and back) - the octagon's curved arc provides the elevated surface athletes need to work the beginning and finishing positions of walkovers safely before attempting them flat on the floor
• Handsprings (front and back) - the height assists athletes in finding the kick-over and push timing for back handsprings; the manufacturer explicitly links each size to the athlete height range for which back handspring work is most appropriate
• Leaps and jumps - practicing leaps and jumps on and over the octagon trains take-off height and spatial awareness for higher amplitude skills
• Tick-tocks - a skill requiring height-to-height movement between two surfaces; the octagon provides the height differential needed to train this safely
• Oversplits and flexibility drills - the elevated surface increases the range of motion available in split stretches beyond what is achievable on a flat floor
• Bridges and cartwheels (largest size split) - the largest octagon (OCT-828) splits in half to create two separate curved shapes that are each used for feet-high bridges, cartwheels over, jumps up and down, flexibility work, and conditioning drills

Key Features of the Tumbl Trak Octagonal Tumblers

• Four Sizes with Athlete Height Guidelines - Four sizes ensure the correct training height for every athlete: 20"x20"x28" (for athletes 35" in height or below), 24"x24"x30" (for 35" to 43" height), 30"x30"x36" (for 44" to 53" height), 35"x35"x35" (for 53" and above); selecting the correct size is essential for the back handspring progression to work as designed
• Largest Size Splits in Half (OCT-828) - The 35"x35"x35" octagon splits into two separate developmental shapes that expand the range of drills available including feet-high bridges, cartwheels over the shape, flexibility holds, conditioning activities, and creative obstacle configurations
• 70 ILD Polyfoam Filler - The polyfoam core uses 70 ILD density - a firm foam density that provides the stable, supportive surface athletes need for skill progressions and independent practice without the surface compressing too softly under load
• 18 oz. Knife-Coated Vinyl Covering - The same 18 oz. knife-coated vinyl used across the Tumbl Trak equipment range; durable, easy to wipe clean, and designed for the repeated contact of daily gymnastics training
• Durable Dacron Thread Stitching - Heavy-duty Dacron thread stitching holds the vinyl cover securely under the stress of repeated active use, jumps, and conditioning work
• Heavy-Duty Webbing Handles - Convenient webbing handles on each end allow a single person to carry and reposition the octagon quickly between athletes and training stations
• Independent Practice Capability - The stable octagonal shape allows athletes to repeat skill progressions independently once the coach has established the technique, reducing the physical demand on coaches and increasing total repetitions per session
• Available in Two Colourways - Bright Pastel Rainbow (pastel colours) and Primary Rainbow (red, royal blue, green, orange, yellow); gym programmes can use colour coding to differentiate skill levels or station assignments
• CPSIA-Compliant Materials - All materials meet CPSIA safety standards; appropriate for children and suitable for institutional gym purchasing
• Designed in the USA, Made in China - Designed by Tumbl Trak in the USA to commercial gymnasium standards

Skills Your Athletes Develop with the Tumbl Trak Octagonal Tumblers

• Backward & Forward Tumbling Progressions - The elevated curved surface supports the correct body arcs and limb positions for backward and forward skill progressions, allowing athletes to develop the proprioceptive map of each skill at the correct height before working it independently on a flat floor
• Spatial Awareness & Height Confidence - Training on an elevated surface builds the spatial confidence and body-in-space awareness that athletes need to perform skills with height and amplitude in competition; the octagon develops this in a safe, supported format
• Flexibility & Range of Motion - Oversplit practice on the elevated surface increases the effective range of motion available in stretch positions, accelerating flexibility development for leaps, kicks, and flexibility skills
• Coordination & Agility in Recreational Use - Rolling over, jumping over, and incorporating the octagon into obstacle courses develops dynamic coordination and agility alongside the structured skill work

Note: Always use under the supervision of a trained coach. A suitable landing mat or crash mat adjacent to the octagon is recommended. Not designed for outdoor use.

Ideal for

• Gymnastics clubs and cheer programmes building structured tumbling progression stations for all levels
• Acro dance studios incorporating height-assisted back handspring and walkover progressions
• Recreational gymnastics programmes and school PE classes using the octagon for play and obstacle circuits
• Home training spaces for children working on gymnastics skills between classes
• Children and young athletes of all levels, from preschool through competitive training

• 20-inches x 20-inches x 28-inches ( for 35-inches in height or below)
  
• 24-inches x 24-inches x 30-inches (for 35-inches to 43-inches in height)
  
• 30-inches x 30-inches x 36-inches (for 44-inches to 53-inches in height)
  
• 35-inches x 35-inches x 35-inches (for 53-inches in height and above).
• Materials:
  • 18 oz. knife coated vinyl
  • 70 ILD polyfoam filler
• Stitching: durable Dacron thread
• Handles: heavy-duty webbing, on each end