We know that surfing is a tiring sport. It requires continuous practice and training between sessions. Just training, dry surf training , is essential, especially if you can't go in the water every day or if you have to stay away from the water for even longer periods. There are plenty of good exercises you can do for your surf training. Today we decided to talk about the balance boards and what we can use for our surf training
The balance boards or proprioceptive tables are tilting tablets used to perform exercises aimed at improving balance, posture control, muscular endurance. Mainly used for post-trauma functional re-education, or in specific training sessions, these tools can also be a valuable training for surfing (and certainly also for kitesurfing !). Having a balance board in my opinion is essential because it allows you to work out at all times and to liven up your evenings with friends: in the summer, after a barbecue and a few beers, the balance board challenge never fails!
There are several on the market and all prices: from a few tens of euros up to a few hundred. But which are the best ones to keep us fit for surfing between surf sessions?
I have identified 5 that have in common the fact of being easily available, since they can all be ordered on amazon.it On the web, in fact, there are also others that seem very interesting, but almost impossible to find in Italy. So here's my personal list of the best 5 balance boards to use for surfing training.
No.1 Wooden Balance Platform
The circular wooden balance platform is the simplest and most economical option to train stability and balance. It is the most used version also in gyms and for post-injury rehabilitation. This platform is a good option because it has a very low cost and allows you to perform basic exercises to train. There are so many. I chose this one on offer which has a rubber base, a diameter of 40cm and is on offer for about € 20. If you have children there is a very nice version to train the little surfers: Small Foot Company 1572 - Balance Table
N.2 POWRX - WOOD balance board with GRIP
This balanceboard is shaped like a skate . Its movement is not 360 ° but it is locked to slide on a cylinder. Given its construction it is not possible to use it to perform tricks like rotations but it is very good for those who are not familiar with these tools because it only tilts in one direction.
N.3 Spooner Boards freestyle
At number 3 of the ranking I wanted to insert a Spooner Board that is not a proprioceptive board in the strict sense but rather a propaedeutic game for kids surfing and anyway I must say that it is usable even by adults very heavy it is better to opt for the PRO version. The Spooner Boards is a PVC board that thanks to its arched shape allows you to perform tricks, rotations and experience some surfing sensations on land. If, like me, you are surfer parents, you can't resist ...
N.4 JUCKER HAWAII 
Jucker Hawaii produces a range of different balance boards specifically dedicated to surfing and skate training. My favorite is the SURF model which is also available with the first shipment. It is a 75cm long birch plywood board, 43cm wide, in the shape of a skimboard. The lower part has two blocks at the ends so as not to get out of the roller. The roller is covered in rubber and has a diameter of about 16cm
N.5 Indoboard Original
The Indoboard is perhaps the best known and probably the first to have established itself in the surfing sector, but also the most expensive. Rather similar to Jucker Hawaii it is also composed of a birch plywood board and a roller. On youtube it's easy to find hundreds of trick videos and tutorials for your workouts.
Now that you've seen what the main alternatives are, all you have to do is choose your training tool at home. Are you still not convinced or do they seem too expensive?
Well then you can always do it yourself ... with a minimum of DIY equipment it is not difficult to make the table . Just remember that it must be made of birch plywood to withstand your weight and stress. The stops at the tip and tail are essential to prevent it from escaping from the roller. As for the roller, the simplest solution is to buy it. In fact, it is possible to buy only the one, for example, here: JUCKER HAWAII Balance Trainer Roller
RECOMMENDATIONS
The first few times you try to stand on it do it by placing your balance board on a rug that will make it a little more stable. Clear all the surrounding area from furniture, especially low tables and other obstacles that you could fall over. If you use it outside, try it on a lawn first ...
With a bit of training in addition to the classic squats, glass that you will be able to do even a few spins! Have fun.
Pubblicato il 18 aprile 2018 | Blog > Equipments: SURF | SUP | SNOWBOARD