Different Kinds of Indo Balance Boards

Different Kinds of Indo Balance Boards
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Whether you like to work on your balance as a part of your exercise routine, or enjoy performing a wide variety of tricks, Indo Balance Boards offers different models for different needs. These balance boards allow you to improve your balance to prevent falling, or they can help you improve your sport skills, such as wakeboarding, snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding.

The Original

The Original Indo Board works for beginners. The board is short and wide at 30 by 18 inches, making it easier to control and balance. The board has a weight limit of 250 pounds. It comes with a 6.5-inch diameter roller. Use the board to develop your balancing skills, by trying to keep both ends of the board off the ground. The Natural board design retails for around $120, as of August 2010. If you prefer a more colorful board, prepare to spend around $135.

The Mini Original

This board is slightly smaller than the Original at 28 by 15 inches, with a 5-inch diameter roller. The smaller board reduces the weight limit to 225 pounds. Indo Board touts that the smaller board is appropriate for children from age 4 to 10 years old. The Mini has a starting price tag of $115 as of August 2010.

The Rocker Board

This board can be used with the Original roller and is different from other boards as the rocker runs the entire length of the board. The board is 33 by 15.5 inches and supports up to 250 pounds. This board is designed for those who like to snowboard or skateboard and do tricks. The board plus roller will cost you $135, as of August 2010.

The Pro and Mini Pro

The Pro board was designed for taller users. It is 42 inches long and 15 inches wide, which allows for a wider stance and can support up to 350 pounds. It comes with a roller that is 8.5 inches in diameter. As of August 2010, the price starts at $190. If you want even more versatility in your board, the Mini Pro, at $180, can tolerate the same weight limit but is only 39 inches long by 12 inches wide. As the name implies, either Pro board is recommended for larger users capable of performing a lot of tricks.

The Kicktail and Mini Kicktail

The Kicktail boards are also considered Pro boards. Indo Board notes that they are for advanced users. The full size Kicktail is 40 by 10 inches with a maximum weight limit of 200 pounds. The Mini Kicktail is 32 by 8.75 inches and holds up to 140 pounds. The fullsize works with the Original roller, and the Mini Kicktail works with the Mini Original roller. To purchase a board and roller will cost you $110 for the mini and $140 for the full size, as of August 2010.

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Article reviewed by Debbie C Last updated on: Aug 19, 2010

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