Gymnastic tape: the features of choice

One of the most original disciplines inrhythmic gymnastics perform exercises with ribbon. To achieve results in this sport, it is worth taking the choice of the specified sports projectile seriously.

What is a gymnastic ribbon?

Tape for rhythmic gymnastics consists of a strip of elastic material and sticks. Sateen or viscose is usually used as matter.

There are training and professionalgymnastic ribbons. The first ones differ in length about 3-4 meters and are used as a means for demonstration performances, entertainment, implementation of choreographic ideas in dance groups. Professional gymnastic ribbon with a stick is used during the competition and may have a length of 4 to 6 meters, depending on the age of the athlete.

Wand

Gymnastics ribbon can be with a stickcylindrical or conical shape. Produce a structural element of plexiglass, plastic, other lightweight materials. With a ribbon wand is connected using a nylon braid or carbine.

Choose sticks based on the length of the available tape:

• for 6-meter products, chopsticks are usually chosen in sizes up to 55-60 cm;
• for 3-4 meter tapes use sticks up to 50 cm long.

How to color the ribbon?

Поскольку в ходе выступлений приветствуется the use of projectile, which coincides with the suit according to the general color scheme, most athletes prefer to paint the tape on their own. You can cope with the task by using permanent markers or acrylic paints. To gymnastic tape acquired a steady color, it is enough to iron the fabric with an iron. In the subsequent product can be subjected to washing with a small amount of powder.

Gymnastic ribbon do it yourself

It is not always reasonable to spend money on the purchase of ready-made sports equipment. If desired, the availability of facilities and materials gymnastic tape can be made with his own hands.

The first priority here is the preparationsticks. A light plastic tube can serve as a good basis for the manufacture of an element. The edges of one of its endings are rounded off with a file, and the other side is equipped with a metal cap. In the central part of the latter a hole is made with a diameter of about 2-3 mm.

Next, use a twig with a diameter of about 2 mm.and a length of 70-80 mm. Its end is cleaved to form antennae, which are inserted into the hole in the cap and unbend in opposite directions. At the second end of the twig, a ring is created, to which a swiveling carabiner with a fixed tape is subsequently attached.

As the tape can be used cutelastic material of arbitrary length. If desired, it can be shortened, based on personal convenience. It should be understood that the greater the length of the tape, the more advanced the technique must be for performing the exercises.