What should be dimensions of Homemade Parallettes ?

Started by Ibn Saeed, October 9, 2011 · 5 Replies · 16,905 Views

Ibn Saeed

Hello

I am a beginner at L sits. I want to get a parallette, and i need to give the right dimensions to the worker.

I searched online and found these 3 dimensions.

  1. 48 inches long and have a 1 ½ inch diameter.
    18" inches long and 1 ½ inch diameter.
    23" long and 8" high and1 ½ inch diameter.
    24" inches long and 7" inches high and1 ½ inch diameter.

Which should be right dimension for beginner ? The higher or the lowest, the longest or the shortest ?

Blairbob

It doesn't matter.

One of the advantages of a set of taller parallettes is that you can use them for HSPU one day.

There isn't a real need for them to have long rails unless you plan to do HS pirouettes ("turns")

Ibn Saeed
Blairbob said:
It doesn't matter.

One of the advantages of a set of taller parallettes is that you can use them for HSPU one day.

There isn't a real need for them to have long rails unless you plan to do HS pirouettes ("turns")

Which dimensions should i go with ?

How about 23" long and 8" high and1 ½ inch diameter. ?

Ibn Saeed

Hello

I finally went with the following dimension

20" Length

7" Height

10" Width

1.6" Diameter

Ill get it soon, i think ill post up some pics here.

Blairbob

Cool, those allow an L-sit to sag a bit if you cannot hold an L at horizontal or you can do L-sit in tuck.

Ibn Saeed

Here is the custom made wooden parallettes

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