Material: Satin or similar material
Weight: Minimum 35 grams without the stick
Width: 4-6 centimetres
Length: Junior National is 5 meters minimum, Senior National is 6 metres minimum.
The end attached to the stick is folded and doubled for 1 metre and stitched down both sides.
At the top, a reinforcement of 5 centimetre is permitted. This extremity may end in a cord or have a small eyelet to permit attachment to the stick.
Colour: Optional
4a.
Ribbon Stick
Material: Wood, bamboo, plastic or fibre glass
Shape: Cylindrical, conical
Length: 50-60 centimetres
The bottom end of the stick may be covered in an adhesive, non-slip, tape for a maximum length of 10 centimetres
The top of the stick, to which is attached the ribbon, may consist of:
A supple cord (thread, nylon) held in place by nylon thread would round the stick for a maximum of 5 centimetres
A metal ring fixed directly onto the stick
A metal ring (vertical, horizontal or oblique) fixed to the stick by two metal pins held in place by nylon or metallic
thread wound round the stick for maximum of 5 centimetres
A metal ring (fixed, mobile or pivoting) or a supple cord fixed to a metal tip of no more than 3 centimetres
A metal ring fixed by two metal pins held by a metal tip of up to 3 centimetres, which is lengthened by nylon or metallic
thread wound round the stick to a length of 5 centimetres in total.
Diameter: Maximum 1 cm at its widest point
4b. Ribbon Attachment
The ribbon is fixed to the stick by means of a supple attachment such as thread, nylon and/or a series of articulated rings.
The length of this attachment is a maximum of 7 centimetres without counting the cord or metal ring at the end of the stick where it will be fastened.
Adhesive tape may be used to close the attachment.
5. Rope
Material: Hemp or similar suitable material
Length: Proportionate to the height of the gymnast
Thickness: Uniform diameter or reinforced in the centre (i.e. progressively thicker)
Ends: Both ends may have 1 knot, but cannot have handles.
The ends, up to a maximum of 10 centimetres, may be wrapped with an anti-slip material
Colour: No restriction but must be coloured
