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With so much growth in the health and fitness industry lately, training for any sport has become easier — that is, except for surfing.
Paddling, wave selection, jockeying with a crowd, maneuvers — all of which requires balance — can really only be practiced while surfing itself.
Because swell isn’t on demand like a gym or a fitness center is, there’s no doubt that it can be difficult to train for the sport we love so much.
Wouldn't it be great if there was a product that could help us train for surfing, be portable, and not break the bank?
That’s where the newest SlackBoard by GIBBON, the GiBoard comes in.
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Imagine a slackline on a board the size of a skate or snowboard with endless possibilities — that’s exactly what GiBoard is. It’s balance training for anyone anywhere with applications from surf training to pure fun.
After trying it myself once — just one time — I was completely sold: the GiBoard is an essential piece of gear for every surfer.
And if you cross over into other boardsports — snowboarding, skiing, wakeboarding — the GiBoard can also improve your balance for these sports, making it the go-to item for all action sports enthusiasts.
Best of all?
Compared to other products, the GiBoard won’t take up much room. Starting at $149, it won’t break the bank. And, because it’s made from sustainably harvested US Maple and assembled right here in the USA, it’s as durable as anything.
Here’s everything you can do with a GiBoard.
The GiBoard creates endless workout variations & possibilities.
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Gyms get boring and monotonous, especially during flat spells. The GiBoard can change it up — and provide a new way to workout.
It can be used for more than a dozen workouts, all of which can:
Improve balance & coordination: you’ll have a more muscle memory and a better understanding of your body’s positioning
Reduce risk of injury: because of the natural instability of the GiBoard (and similar to a slack line), it helps train your stabilizing muscles, especially in your core, that you use for surfing
Improves neuroplasticity: by combining cognitive tasks with physical balance exercises, the benefit is enhanced neural pathways that benefit you now and in the future
Best of all, it makes working out fun
No, you don’t have to figure out how to workout on it by yourself.
GIBBON provides countless exercise options for you online with workout plans and video tutorials. To be honest, I've never seen a company provide so many free explanations and tutorials — that alone seems to triple the value of the product itself.
Whether you're looking to improve your balance, stamina, build muscle, or get a six pack, you can do all of this — and more — with a GiBoard (and in much less time than a typical gym workout).
The GiBoard is a product for all ages.
If you’re a parent like me, you’re constantly looking for ways to fill your kid’s time with toys and games (and in my opinion, this means keeping them away from screens).
The GiBoard is a parent's dream, because not only does it keep kids busy and away from screens — there’s a ton of tricks that your child can actively work on mastering that can improve their balance — and if you want to raise surfers — can improve their talent on a surfboard.
Similar to GIBBON's workout freebies, they have dozens of tricks for anyone of any age to master.
The GiBoard can improve your balance while you work.
I spend too much time sitting down — I’ve heard it said that sitting is our generation's version of smoking, because it can be so unhealthy for your body and posture over time.
That’s why I’ve loved the GiBoard — it gives me the chance to take a break from the computer and balance.
Every time I use it in between meetings, it feels like I’m improving my balance and my surfing even as I work. You can't ask for anything better than that.
The GiBoard fosters a tight knit family and community.
When there’s downtime, you may turn on the TV or scroll on social media.
The GiBoard has reduced this for me, my family and my friends, because it's given us something to try together, something to laugh together, and something to make memories together.
There's no question: it's hard to put a price tag on this.
Here's something I learned firsthand: the GiBoard is the surfer's version of cornhole, a fun activity you can do when you have friends over. While cornhole has no benefit aside from a fun thing to do, the GiBoard has legitimate brain and benefits — another reason why you should have it in your backyard.
The Bottom Line: GiBoard
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Today, many products often have one use and one use alone.
But not the GiBoard.
Aside from its endless features — from exercising to downtime with family — what I love most about the GiBoard is that you can do so much with it, including improving your surfing and fostering a greater community around you.
That’s exactly why we highly recommend it.
If you’re looking to get in shape, improve your surfing, and have some fun along the way, get your GiBoard right here.