Surfing & Balance ball

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by Aguaholic, Oct 16, 2008.

  1. Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

    Oct 26, 2007
    Wanted to know how many of you actually use a exercise ball?

    I came across this video and decided to give it a try. I have been doing this for the last 2 weeks. It's a little tricky at first. But, can be mastered fairly quickly. Be careful not to break your board!!!!

    WARNING: I take no responsibility if anyone gets hurt.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9GYeYrfP7o
     
  2. rgnsup

    rgnsup Well-Known Member

    Jun 23, 2008
    That is probably hard at first. Looks like a better way to gain balance and strength than the basic indo-boards.


    PS. Anyone else notice his crazy computer monitor setup in the background!!!
     

  3. Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

    Oct 26, 2007
    Yeah 4 widescreen monitors.....hawt!!!
     
    Last edited: Oct 16, 2008
  4. wbsurfer

    wbsurfer Well-Known Member

    Mar 30, 2008
    dang thats crazy i might have to try that but not with my board.:D
     
  5. rtftfwd

    rtftfwd Well-Known Member

    67
    Sep 25, 2008
    Interesting...may have just found a use for my old 6'6" thruster with the 2 broken fins (pre FCS)...

    If you don't see a follow up post from me within the next 10 mins or so, I'll most likely be on my garage floor with a broken neck...please send an ambulance.
     
  6. Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

    Oct 26, 2007
    What your address I'm calling 911? :D
     
  7. dbiz135

    dbiz135 Well-Known Member

    172
    Oct 3, 2007
    Sick vid...... would it work with a basketball probably not...... I'll def snap my board hummm maybe with a sponge!
     
  8. Driftingalong

    Driftingalong Well-Known Member

    356
    Mar 6, 2008
    More than likely I would end up breaking my board. :(

    Might try it with a piece of ply wood...
     
  9. Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

    Oct 26, 2007
    I use my old 6"2' Sharp Eye. Delam'd..... cracked nose already...and tail cancer so...I said what the hell it's a POS already. I could care less if i destroyed it any further.

    FYI - It is a little easier if you leave the fins in.
     
  10. Driftingalong

    Driftingalong Well-Known Member

    356
    Mar 6, 2008
    I bet. They would make a good stopping point, so the board doesn't shoot out from under you. Probably helps with the side to side motion some too.
     
  11. epidemicepic

    epidemicepic Well-Known Member

    502
    Feb 21, 2008
    this looks awesome, remember too that you can control the difficultly level by adjusting how much you inflate the exersize ball.
     
  12. surfcrs

    surfcrs Member

    7
    Jul 14, 2008
    I occassionly mix in an indo board and balance ball with my exercise routine. I think it helps with surfing and the variety always helps to keep the boredom away...since we would all rather be surfing or sitting on rear ends watching tv.
     
  13. NSsurfer

    NSsurfer Well-Known Member

    150
    Jan 8, 2009
    Does this actually help your surfing? it seems like a good idea... but i'm not fully convinced.
     
  14. eshore

    eshore Well-Known Member

    564
    Jul 22, 2008
    i was just about to ask about the indo board on another threasd :D but i have one of those balance boards you can get at any sports store and that is good enough for me. It seems like the indo board is just a basketball with plywood on top
     
  15. DavidOlya

    DavidOlya Well-Known Member

    226
    Dec 11, 2007
    Looks like a decent way to work on balance, but once you get it dowm, it gets boring reeeaaal fast. Best way to practice.............SURF.