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DavidT
Since 30 Oct 2010
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Thu Dec 27, 18 3:19 pm Balance boards for strapless riding balance? |
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Does anyone out there use balance boards to work on balance?
If so, any recommendations: Vew-do, Goofboard, Indo??
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chrissmack
Since 08 Jun 2005
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Fri Dec 28, 18 8:07 am |
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I almost exclusively ride strapless but I haven't tried a balance board yet. I'd say the slacklining (hard to notice) and SUP (seems very obvious) that I do does have an impact on my riding.
After looking at the prices online (over $300 for some kits???) for those balance boards I'd say maybe try and DIY one for a demo session? That's a PVC pipe and a piece of scrap wood. Try that out for a week and you'll probably know if you want to invest more into it. |
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eric
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
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Fri Dec 28, 18 10:24 am |
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I built mine out of a scrap of 3/4 plywood and a 4” diameter piece of black PVC pipe.
I’m into it for maybe $4. _________________ Pull the cork. |
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
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Fri Dec 28, 18 10:37 am |
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An old skate deck and a 2 liter bottle work just fine |
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J.W.SURFS
Since 14 Aug 2012
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Fri Dec 28, 18 2:23 pm |
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For the "Surf Feel" the GoofBoard is the one I went with.
It's fun to use, well made and helps keep the muscle memory going. |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Fri Dec 28, 18 3:12 pm |
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Indo board is a perfect simulator for foiling.
My wife and I practiced on the Indo board the week before we started foiling and we both agree it speeded up our progress.
Riding a surfboard strapless is not hard. Once you get the waterstart and get going it's just a matter of "time on the water" to build muscle memory and confidence. |
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luke
Since 06 Jul 2005
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Fri Dec 28, 18 5:56 pm balance ball |
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Both the balance board (Indo, Voodoo) and the wobble board (circular balance disc) are incredible tools for training for action sports and also for healing injuries. The goal of one is to balance and the goal of the other is not to balance. Completely different and both super useful.
Homemade balance board instructions above. Cut a croquet ball in half for homemade wobble board if you would like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_TevR8p9Mk
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flipper
Since 17 Oct 2011
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Tue Jan 01, 19 8:37 pm |
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I doubt a balance board would help much for riding strapless, unless you are not an athlete at all. It's not that hard. Now SUP foiling... it would help that. That's like balancing on a greased pig. |
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DavidT
Since 30 Oct 2010
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Wed Jan 02, 19 9:57 pm |
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Appreciate all the feedback! Thanks |
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Inflictor
Since 17 Aug 2013
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Sun Jan 06, 19 8:56 am |
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Balance is balance, your're either in it or not. Like keeping a bowling ball on a pin in all directions. An acquired skill that can be lost, especially with age or underuse. All these things should help, or maybe try yoga on all of them too! Inflictor |
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