Winter practice
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I built my own mat last fall.
1/4" thick solid rubber utility mat, 8' long x 40" wide
foam backed indoor/outdoor style carpet and a quart of carpet glue
The rubber mat NEVER slides on any surface and there's enough cushion to keep my DD happy!
DD used it the whole winter season and it looks like this mat will last me several years before the carpet wears out.
total cost was about $70, but it's a little heavy and awkward to carry, but well worth it.
1/4" thick solid rubber utility mat, 8' long x 40" wide
foam backed indoor/outdoor style carpet and a quart of carpet glue
The rubber mat NEVER slides on any surface and there's enough cushion to keep my DD happy!
DD used it the whole winter season and it looks like this mat will last me several years before the carpet wears out.
total cost was about $70, but it's a little heavy and awkward to carry, but well worth it.
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We have this one. Love it.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0172B2OK8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0172B2OK8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Great idea! I've been looking at options for this winter instead of the old piece of turf we've been using.
I use a piece of mine belt as well, melt another piece the size of a pitching rubber on it and stripe it down the middle. We put it in her bedroom and hang a tarp over her closet with her closet doors open. Good to drill and even throw full motion working on drive and speed.
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shaker1
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Tractor Supply carries a horse stall matting that works well. You can get a piece cut to fit, 4×10× 3/8 thick. Got ours for around $40 .
I did this and used rubber cement to attach a pitching plate and then painted a stripe on it. Use indoors and out so far this year it's held up well.
shaker1
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I agree, ours shows very little wear. Just with the paint, not the matt.
How heavy is that? That's the problem with mine belt, it's heavy. I'd like to have one that is a little easier to roll up and move
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