INDO BOARD Original - Balance Board Trainer for Fun, Fitness and Sports Training - Surf, Skateboard, Snowboard and More - 30" X 18" Non-Slip Deck and a 6.5" Roller

Price: worth itFun: 10/10Difficulty: AdvancedThe indo board. First of all, I would like to thank the makers of this product. It’s addictive and fun- and has increased my stability, my core muscles, and twitch reflex’s to a high degree. If you’re an athlete, you’ll find that this exercise activates muscles that aid in cross training. While it’s an amazing tool to use for training- it’s also fun to groove on.It has a fun flow to it, like surfing in your living room, the DVD that comes with it will explain all of this lol.The wide diameter of this specific board’s tube makes it more challenging than the little 1/2 ball-style balance trainer I started on. This board is something that takes more practice and has higher consequence, as noted by the warning label. It’s an awesome buy, it’s a great quality item (the wood grain of the classic board is gorgeous) and the design has stood the test of time.TLDR:If you are wondering if it’s worth the $, it isIf you have zero balance and think this will fix it, try starting with something easier so you don’t get discouraged on your journey.If you’ve got decent balance, this is the tool that will really hone your skills.

I am 40yrs old and I just recently took up roller skating again. I haven't done that since I was a kid. My balance is terrible so I purchased this hoping it would help increase my stability and strength. Be very careful on this! The roller is much larger than I was expecting. You are pretty high off the ground and even on carpet, it can roll out from under you, as it did me, causing me to fall rather painfully. Definitely use a chair or sofa or another person to steady yourself until you get better!I went ahead and purchased the Indo Flo Cushion to use instead of the roller. It's very stable and yet just as challenging as the roller. I can't stay off my Indo board now. I use it every single day. It's so much fun and I can feel my legs getting stronger and my balance getting better. My favorite challenge is trying to do a squat while keeping the board steady. You can feel your legs shake, trying to keep the board balanced! I use it while watching tv in the evenings.Overall, it's a great board and well worth the price. It's very well made and I think it'll last for quite a long time and get a lot of use.

I grew up with an old Bongo Board and have used it for 45 years, but I wanted to try the more recent manifestations of balance boards. New Bongo Boards are shaped like skateboards, with canted ends, and I liked the flat deck of my old board. After I looked at all the balance boards, watched the videos, and read the customer reviews, I settled on the Indo Board. I love it!Balancing on it was not an issue for me, because I'm used to working on my old Bongo Board, but I did place it behind a couch so I could use the couch back for stability if I needed to reach out to it. (My husband, who is not up to balance board speed, found this a necessity.) The Indo Board is a smooth roll on carpet, sturdy and well made--and beautiful. I bought the "Doodle" model, and the picture here on Amazon doesn't do justice to the vibrant colors of the board itself.I wasn't sure I would like a board that rolls freely on the roller--it doesn't have a rail and track system like my old bongo board--but I think not having one contributes to the smooth operation. I like my old Bongo Board's butcher block roller, but the Indo's plastic one is both lightweight and sturdy, with gripper-like sections to keep the board from hurtling off (the board itself also has stoppers on the underside at the ends to help prevent this). As others have mentioned, the deck does have a gritty feel, but I have used it with shoes and barefoot, and it's not unpleasant to bare feet.I did not get the optional flo-cushion, because I wanted to roll on the board, thinking it would be a better and more challenging workout. However, after experiencing the Indo's "trackless" system, I decided that even if I wasn't rolling side to side (or front to back, surfer-style), with the cushion I could get the benefit of 360 degree freedom of balance, which would work out my legs in different ways and create other challenges for balance. So I have ordered it separately--I'd advise getting the whole package up front and saving a few bucks.I am an active 60 year old, a former dancer and current kayaker (with aspirations to try a stand up board), always on the look-out for ways to have fun and get exercise. I don't downhill ski; nor do I surf or skateboard, so I can't comment on the Indo's use for conditioning for those sports. I use it in the morning as part of my usual workout (Nordic Track, hoop, balance board, all while listening and moving to music) and at night when I'm watching tv (breaks for the balance board or for some hand weights). But the Indo is such great fun that sometimes during the day when I spot it there propped up against the wall I'll grab it and give it a five-minute go. Last year I bought myself a commuter's kick scooter, and when my friends take it for a whirl they all come back smiling. This Indo board has the same effect.Some people have written they fear giving this to kids or that it's not for older folks--but balance is key to all movement, and if we develop it when young it's more likely we'll maintain it into old age. A kid can master this board is no time, and an older person can use the flo-cushion and progress to the roller.In short: this is a well made product that will give you a great workout--and you'll have fun doing it.

I totally dig this thing. I'm conditioning so I can hopefully get some surfing in this summer and this fits the bill pretty well. There are lots of workout videos online that show you the basics on how to get started on the board as well as other workouts you can do on it. From basic balancing, to pushups, dips, and advanced tricks, the indo board does it all and you do not need a whole lot of room to do any of it. I would suggest it to people who have been surfing for years or for beginners looking to start in the future.The board is solid wood with stopper blocks on the bottom at both ends. The top of the board has a clear grip on it similar to a skate board but not as fine grit. The roller is made of a plastic of some sort and is relatively light in weight. The only thing I would change is I wish this product wasn't made in china. For a $150 price tag you would think it was made else where.No issues with the buyer. It shipped in a few days, I ordered it on new years eve, and it was here in less than a day after it shipped. Free shipping promo too! Thanks guys!

Great gift or purchase for anyone looking to enhance their skills for surfing or snowboarding. Very well made components. Actually a great price for this.