The Mountain Bar System takes bar skills and shaping to the next level. The specially engineered wooden bar rail is attached to steel framing that secures the bar to a firm foam bottom mat. A gentle sloping top mat provides an extra curve that is the key to maximising bar drills and conditioning.
Designed by Brett Wargo (renowned inventor of the Porcupine Pad and Head Coach at Ascend Gymnastics in Washington, USA), this system can be used for a wide range of skills. Athletes can confidently practice beginner skills such as squat-ons and tap swing shaping. Advanced athletes will use it for giant swing shaping, Tkatchev drills and more without fear of the bar moving or shifting.
The full Mountain Bar System comes with three pieces. The wooden rail is made of Beech and measures 90cm long and is attached to a steel frame that is engineered to fit securely in the firm foam bottom mat. Velcro flaps hold the frame to the bottom mat securely. The sloping Mountain Bar Top mat also has Velcro to secure the entire system together. Its 90cm x 1.2m footprint (excluding bar overhang) makes it an excellent option for a bar side station and a compatible choice with the T-Trainer, Smart Spotting Block System or Vault Base Blocks, offering even more training options.
Already have a T-Trainer? Purchase the Mountain Bar System Base Kit which includes the bar and bottom mat. The T-Trainer, combined with the Mountain Bar System Base Kit is ideal for more dynamic bar training drills. Add the Base Kit Extension Block to provide 30 more centimeters of space for taller athletes using the T-Trainer.
- Designed with the optimal shape for the tight arch and hollow on uneven bars
- The gently sloping top mat allows for many shaping possibilities
- Its 90cm x 1.2m footprint (bar extends out another 20cm) makes it an excellent option for a bar side station and a compatible choice with the T-Trainer, Smart Spotting Block System or Vault Base Blocks, offering even more training options
- The 3.8cm Beech wooden rail which measures 90cm long and is attached to a steel frame that is nestled between the layers of the mats ensuring maximum stability
- The bar attachment secures to the mat so it will not move during use
- The system comes in three pieces
- Compatible with the T-Trainer, Mountain Bar Base Kit Extension Block, Smart Spotting Block System and Vault Base Blocks
- 90cm x 1.2m footprint (bar attachment hangs out another 20cm)
- Bar secures to the mat so it won’t move during use
- 10cm x 10cm hook Velcro on corners matches up with Smart Spotting Blocks
- Use a damp cloth and warm soapy solution to clean all vinyl surfaces of the Mountain Bar System
- To remove excess chalk on the wooden rail, use a soft brush. Do not use water or chemical cleaners on the wooden rail as that may warp or damage the bar.
Can you remove the bar and use the product as just a mat?
When you remove the bar attachment, the remaining top and bottom pieces work as a perfect mat to assist with skills like backwards rolls and kickovers.
I have a T-Trainer, can I purchase the bottom mat and bar separately?
Yes, you can! In “options” above, choose the Mountain Bar Base Kit (SKU: MBS-BASE) which comes with the bottom mat and bar attachment. You can also add the Base Kit Extension Block to provide 30 more centimeters of space for the taller athletes using the T-Trainer.
How heavy is the Mountain Bar System?
The total system weighs 26kg. The top mat is designed with handles on the sides. We recommend two people help lift the system for easier transport.
Can you use the Mountain Bar System standing up with the bar at the top?
The Mountain Bar System is stable enough to be used standing up tall, though we recommend leaning it against a wall when used in this way. It makes for a great way for smaller athletes to work on leg raises without having to climb up to a taller bar. This is also a great station for smaller athletes to begin working the jump to high bar.
Can I order the bar frame only and use it in blocks that I already have?
The bar and steel frame attachment is designed to be recessed into the Mountain Bar System mats and has sturdy Velcro attachments that hold the frame in place. We do not recommend using the bar and frame except with mats in the Mountain Bar System.
What is the weight limit for the Mountain Bar System?
Athletes up to 90kg, when the system is used as intended.
