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**P9CCd35R** · 07-02-2010, 09:46 AM

There is some give, but a single sheet is not optimal. Our floor is concrete with a single layer of cork on top followed by bamboo laminate with a tongue and groove system. If we had a few more layers it would have a bit more give. Its fine for iaido use and for kendo people quickly learn not to slam their feet into the ground. I have spend two days standing on it for a seminar and it does tire your legs out more than a sprung floor would but its good enough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V289B2PazKE

I think the floor you posted is a much better design, but obviously requires more work and a higher cost.

07-02-2010, 09:46 AM	#8
P9CCd35R Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	There is some give, but a single sheet is not optimal. Our floor is concrete with a single layer of cork on top followed by bamboo laminate with a tongue and groove system. If we had a few more layers it would have a bit more give. Its fine for iaido use and for kendo people quickly learn not to slam their feet into the ground. I have spend two days standing on it for a seminar and it does tire your legs out more than a sprung floor would but its good enough. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V289B2PazKE I think the floor you posted is a much better design, but obviously requires more work and a higher cost.
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