Our 15 year old daughter is a dancer who likes to add some acro tricks to her routines. She feels comfortable working on her aerial and other tricks at home now, and she almost has mastered her aerial. The length is great for her. I was worried that it would not be wide enough for her to do aerials, walkovers and cartwheels, but it doesn't need to be wider unless you are practicing a full floor routine. I am also looking forward to my 7 year old granddaughter using it when she visits. After looking at several other mats, I found this one to have the best price for this style. We are extremely pleased!