Description
This kids' gymnastics ribbon pairs a long striped polyester streamer with a slim wand, ready for twirling, spiralling and looping through the air. The ribbon runs to a full 4 metres long and 4.2cm wide, with bands of sky blue, pale blue, green, red and two shades of pink along its entire length, so every circle and figure of eight leaves a bright trail of colour behind it. The wand is 48cm long and 0.7cm across, white along the shaft with a red grip at the handle end, and the ribbon is joined to its tip with a small metal clip and eyelet.
Four metres of ribbon likes a little space, so we would take it into the garden, the park or a school hall, where there is room to draw big circles, snakes and spirals overhead. Indoors, a living room with the furniture pushed back works well for a short routine. It is a toy made for movement: children can copy the ribbon work of rhythmic gymnastics, make up their own dances to favourite music, or simply run and watch the stripes stream out behind them. It is just as much fun alone as it is with friends taking turns, and it makes a lively change from screens on a free afternoon.
The ribbon is made of polyester and the wand of polypropylene plastic, with small iron fittings where the two meet, which keeps the whole toy light in the hand and easy to flick and twirl for as long as the routine lasts. After play, shake the ribbon out and wind it loosely around the wand so it stays free of knots, and wipe the wand with a damp cloth whenever it needs it. Coiled up, it slips easily into a bag for a trip to the park, and its bright stripes make it a cheerful toy to wrap and give.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Ribbon: polyester & iron; wand: plastic (PP) & iron |
| Length |
400cm |
| Width |
4.2cm |
| Height |
0.1cm |
| Weight |
0.029KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How long is the ribbon?
The ribbon is 4 metres long and 4.2cm wide, long enough to make big, sweeping spirals and circles in the air.
How long is the wand?
The wand is 48cm long and 0.7cm across, with a red grip at the handle end for a comfortable hold.
What is the gymnastics ribbon made from?
The ribbon is polyester and the wand is polypropylene plastic, with small iron fittings joining the ribbon to the wand.
What colours are the stripes?
The ribbon is striped along its whole length in sky blue, pale blue, green, red and two shades of pink, with a white wand and a red handle.
Can it be used indoors?
Yes, in a room with plenty of clear space, though we think four metres of ribbon is happiest outdoors in a garden or park.
How do I stop the ribbon getting tangled?
Shake the ribbon out after play and wind it loosely around the wand, then wipe the wand with a damp cloth when needed.