We also use a Harlequin floor here AND we have the B&R
dance floor cart too. together the whole investment was expensive but WELL worth it. The Harlequin (a Cascade model, as we vary in the types of dance that gets used for) is the best and most durable we have tried--lays
flat every time and stretches nicely. Have also used
Rosco Floors in the past and they are good too. Our floor is sprung but the cascade really gives it a nice performance that dancers enjoy. The B&R cart however is THE GEM of our floor system--its the best storage we ever had (we used to do
PVC and sadly the floor would sit stacked in rolls on a sled). The cart stores the panels suspended, so there is no pressure or uneveness in the floor from storage and its heavy enough you don't have to worry about it tipping over. We got one of the first models B&R made and its beyond great. The floor panels are easily rolled and unrolled on the aluminum spindles in place with a crank handle (no need to remove spindles or stack anything), and with a little patience and skill its fast to use. We can
roll 5 50' rolls of cascade floor up in less then 10 minutes with two people if needed and we don't break our backs and our rolls are
flat edge squared every time. It takes very little practice to get the hang of using the cart. If you get a cart--get the one with the
road box on top for tape and misc storage needs. I've used other storage carts and B&R has them
beat in design & durability.
We use 2" and 3"
gaff for securing it & seams and
clear dance floor tape if needed. We have had some top russian tours & dancers use our floor without a single complaint. Our floor is going on 7-8 years old now and because of the way we store it on the cart it is like its brand new every time we pull it out (about 22 weeks per year its down). We use plastic wrap to
cover the rolls during our maintenance sessions to keep it clean. I highly recommend the cart--if you are investing in a good floor you want to last, then get a good storage
system for it that will extend its service life and not break your back.
good luck...
-w