5 Signs It Is Time to Upgrade Your Balance Board
A good balance board should be your ride or die for years, but if yours is starting to feel more like dead weight than good vibes, it might be time for an upgrade. Here are six clear signs your current board needs to be retired and replaced with something that keeps you stoked to ride.
1. It Feels Wobbly in All the Wrong Ways
There is good wobble and there is bad wobble. Good wobble challenges your balance and makes your muscles work. Bad wobble comes from a board that is weak, warped, or poorly made. If you feel like you are about to crash just standing still, it is not helping your skills, it is holding them back.
2. The Grip is Gone
If your feet slip every time you try a move, your grip is done. You need a board with a surface that holds you steady without feeling sticky. Our boards are hand sanded and finished with a water based varnish that gives you just the right amount of grip for a smooth confident ride.
3. Your Roller Options are Limited
If you are stuck with one roller size, your progression is going to hit a wall. Different rollers change the challenge completely. We offer 5 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm, and 15 cm rollers, plus a cork ball and dome for when you want to turn up the heat. The bigger your options, the bigger your skills.
4. The Size or Shape is Not Working for You
Maybe it is too small and you feel cramped. Maybe it is too big and the kids cannot control it. Or maybe you are ready to switch from a straight deck to a surf style curve. If your board is not matching your style or body anymore, it is time to upgrade to something that fits your vibe.
5. You Just Do Not Love It Anymore
This is the big one. If you are not excited to jump on it every time you walk past, it is time to move on. Your balance board should make you want to ride, whether it is raining outside, you are training for your next surf trip, or you just feel like moving.
6. It Is Not Aussie Made or Built by Real Surfers
If your board is churned out in a random factory by people who have never set foot on a surfboard, you are missing the magic. Our boards are made right here in Australia by people who actually surf, skate, and live the lifestyle. We know what makes a board feel good because we ride them every day.
Time for a Fresh Ride
Life is too short for bad balance boards. If you are ready to feel stoked every time you step on, check out our full range here and join our little nation of balance boarders.