Looking for a gymnastic type barre for my son to flip around on. Would this work for that purpose?
742615
No, this is a ballet barre. I think you are needing what is called a gymnastics trainer bar or Kip Bar.
742616
No, this is ok for ballet balancing, but definitely not sturdy enough for any type of gymnastics or flipping.
1848609
The bar is able to swivel left and right...up and down with this apparatus. Just make sure that the apparatus is fastened securely to an anchor point. I am not sure how you plan to exercise with it but I believe that it will work for what you want. I just use the up and down rowing motion. If you are doing land mines, it will work. I hope this answers your question.
929011
I wouldn't recommend it for that purpose. Besides your son possible having limited moving with a mouse he would be using his mouse on an angle. Usually people use a mouse of a flat surface.
618235
It's hard for me to know how small your son is, since mine has always looked about two years BIGGER than he is lol. But, even if he is on the small side I am sure he would still absolutely love it and it's something I think most 4 year olds can handle! Plus, it is something he can use for years to come and it poses no real safety risk, which was important to me. It's so low to the ground you don't have to worry about falling and moves at a easy pace. He may need a bit of help to simply "start rolling" until he gets a bit bigger, but it's easy to keep going once you get started. I hope I could be of some help!
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I don't think it would be very effective. It is really helpful for teaching him/her tricks though.
1248914
I would suggest getting the Gymnastics Expandable Junior Training Bar Z-Athletic (17) It can hold more weight and your child can use it longer. If she is 95 lbs, she may only get to use it for another year before she outgrows it. My daughter is 7 and so she has some time. I am sure that I will buy the bar above when she is 10 or 11. Good luck!
957908
Standing up wouldn't be a problem, but if he likes to push and move things, he'd probably be able to move this no problems. I stopped using this for my son once he turned one. It was perfect for him before that.
2276168
I have used a trampoline this size for my kids ranging 10 - 5 years-old for years. I'm not sure if the bar will be well placed for a child that old, but the size works just fine for my eldest.
1546876
Yes...my son is almost ten and it is a good viable option. It is a strong board and yet rolls well. He will not outgrow it anytime soon.
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Asami, Absolutely! I purchased this fir my 5 year old grandson for his 5th birthday and he did just fine. Nice and wide for better balance. He got this on his actual fifth birthday took off and said, " I couldn't do this when I was four. " one day made all the difference, I guess. Anyway, if he does not have balance issues he should do just fine I, however, was never able. Good luck and enjoy watching him. Tell him if it flies off into street not to run after it 'til he is certain it is safe. It is very sturdy, too! Hope I helped. Kameel
683099
I would think it could work if it had too. Depends on his/her size I guess. Maybe they offer a board attachment for kids to stand on?
367774
It's far from the "fixed to the wall" barre in dance studios as well as the bars that aid the handicapped who need to put their full weight upon it in order to maneuver up and down. That being said, if you distribute your weight pressing down perpendicular to the floor, you should be fine. Personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable leaning with an extremely angled trajectory.
228922
Yes it would be a great first board, my son said it turned great and was really easy to do tricks with.
10642
It would work for the arm and shoulder exercises. The length of the bar is rather long, so there could only be a few inches of clearance between the floor and the end of the bar.
947137
No, you don't need a barre. It would be handy to have one, but you can just use a chair. You just need something sturdy you can use for balance.
1546875
You're question is perfect for "Starter Board" is what it should be called. My teenager was dismayed w/it for they could not perform the "tricks" with it they wanted to yet for a seven year old I have to say, "Yes, it is the better alternative." I hope this helps you...happy shopping!
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Yes, my daughter has been doing gymnastics for 5 years and loves hers. Very sturdy and easy to move.