indo boards

(kryko) · (kryko) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 12-05-2007, 5:40 PM

okay, i know this maybe a stupid question but...
I live in WI so theres definently a huge off season, and it really bugs me...so i was lookin into buying an indo board, but i dont understand how it mimics wakeboarding...does it really?? and is it worth buying one???

(arizonarider) · (arizonarider) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 12-05-2007, 5:44 PM

I guess it helps balance. I've only used one a few times...its a lot of fun.

(tmoney8) · (tmoney8) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 12-05-2007, 5:52 PM

helped my balance for sure. Can also help you feel more comfortable "compressing" to get your grabs down. They come with an instructional video that teaches you some techniques to help your riding.Definitely alot of fun, can get a little workout on them too

(liquidmalibu) · (liquidmalibu) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 12-05-2007, 6:33 PM

They are awesome.

I spent a summer teaching wakeboarding.
We had one on the dock.

The first time i stepped on it i nearly broke my hip.

but by the end of summer i was awesome at it. its so much fun, it works your legs out, it improves your balance, and if you watch the instructional dvd you'll see some pretty cool stuff can be done.

i would recommend buying one.

(lseghatch) · (lseghatch) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 12-05-2007, 6:35 PM

I've heard that you can strengthen your knees by doing squats with or without weight. Sounds like a good thing.

(johnben) · (johnben) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 12-05-2007, 6:39 PM

Def recommend buying one, they do help with the balance but also worth the money to see your friends bust their a## trying to do it for their first time and teaching girls how to use it

(watson_134_lf) · (watson_134_lf) **Join Date: Nov 2007** 12-05-2007, 6:56 PM

there so much fun. especially when you start playing horse. definatly get one

(04outback) · (04outback) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 12-05-2007, 7:22 PM

I got a BoardRock last year for Christmas... shaped like a skateboard, but has two hard round ball like legs on the bottom.. says great for learning balance for wake, skate, snow boards etc..
It is way difficult just to stand/balance on.. quite a dissappointment.. Interested in trying an indo as it looks like a little easier to at least stand on..

sdahockey21 12-05-2007, 9:44 PM

You can make one for cheap, I made on myself, most expensive part was 3" PVC 2ft for around $7

Link
http://surfcore.co.uk/node/1542

sdahockey21 12-05-2007, 9:47 PM

ORRR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqJMrRJ8wOQ

(wakemandan) · (wakemandan) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 12-05-2007, 9:51 PM

They're fun. Within no time you'll be walking around on it.

(joshugan) · (joshugan) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 12-05-2007, 10:25 PM

Ya, they're pretty fun. Doing squats on them is a killer work out!!!

(wakemandan) · (wakemandan) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 12-05-2007, 10:26 PM

Ive got the Mini one, rode on it for 30 minutes and watched a TV show. A little workout for my knee.

(bryanbryanbb08)

Just make one...head down to home depot and pick up some PVC, then wrap some tape around the spots where you see the padding is on the indo, then just use a skate deck. much cheaper and will make you better.

(cavlxenvy) · (cavlxenvy) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 12-06-2007, 11:29 AM

I have the kit with the air cushion and roller. The air cushion definitely works some muscles in your legs similar to a snowboard workout and it helps balance as well.

(kryko) · (kryko) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 12-06-2007, 12:27 PM

thanks!...i got one more question...ill probably make one, but if i dont...i know there different kinds of indo boards, which ones the best for wakeboarding...i also snowboard in the off season...but id rather wakeboard any day,,,

(wakemandan) · (wakemandan) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 12-06-2007, 1:02 PM

I think i've got the Mini roller. Certainly easier than the standard one. The larger roller is more fun, a lot more movement. But it takes a willingness to fall on your hip a few times.

(slowjet) · (slowjet) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 12-06-2007, 1:28 PM

If you were making your own, what could you use for an air cushion? I would think it would help build more stable muscles for wakeboarding.

(04outback) · (04outback) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 12-06-2007, 4:26 PM

you can buy just the air cushion.. $24.95 not too bad after you saved so much to build the indo!
http://www.amazon.com/New-IndoFLO-Cusion-Dimension-Experience/dp/B000CS27G0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_8?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1196986810&sr=8-8

(ord27) · (ord27) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 12-06-2007, 7:50 PM

like mine!

Upload

(ord27) · (ord27) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 12-06-2007, 7:51 PM

oops
like my indo board also

just make sure that you put it away when the drinkin buddies come over
Ha!

(kryko) · (kryko) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 12-07-2007, 7:29 PM

haha, i wish i had a tramp so bad...no room!

but i def hear ya on the drinkin buddies tip...that probably wouldnt turn out so good

(azpowerhouse) · (azpowerhouse) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 12-07-2007, 8:47 PM

I am going to build my own, should take no time, and maybe $20 bucks at the most. Awesome idea.

(caseman1322) · (caseman1322) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 12-08-2007, 7:22 AM

This thread is great, I just got back from Home depot with the supplies. I think I'm gonna trace a wakeskate on the piece of wood. Some sick graphics would be awesome. I can't make my own wakeboard but this is as close as I can get so I'm pumped. Whoever makes there own board because of this thread should post pics when their done.

sdahockey21 12-08-2007, 10:50 AM

Here are pictures of the one I made a couple of months ago

[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/SDAhockey21/DSCF3513.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/SDAhockey21/DSCF3506.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/SDAhockey21/DSCF3511.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/SDAhockey21/DSCF3509.jpg[/IMG]

sdahockey21 12-08-2007, 10:53 AM

It was hard to take a picture WHILE balancing... Ha-ha

(eliotflydog) · (eliotflydog) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 12-09-2007, 8:22 AM

Are squats on the indo board a good way to strenghten your knee after you had surgery

(mammoth) · (mammoth) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 12-09-2007, 3:07 PM

Put it away when the drinking buddies are over? That's got to be the worst idea I've ever read on WW.

That's when some of the best variations come up!

Upload

(kiwi_24) · (kiwi_24) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 12-09-2007, 3:39 PM

another cheap option, is an old skate deck and a pop bottle filled with water. ghetto but super fun. a little hard at first but you get used to it.

(ilikebeaverandboats)

DEfinatly helps with wakesurfing. I have one and love it, the pop bottle works too, i made one and rapped the bottle with duck tape. Indo board is much smoother and more stable to work on specifics.

(melanie) · (melanie) **Join Date: Apr 2001** 12-15-2007, 7:50 AM

http://www.wakepics.com/view_single.php/Balance-is-the-Key---_wakeboarding-photos.html?medid=13523

(kalenk) · (kalenk) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 12-15-2007, 8:00 AM

Nate,
cool shirt brah.

(packrat) · (packrat) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 12-23-2007, 12:58 AM

You might also try one called balance 360. I think it can be seen on balance360.com.

It is way more difficult as you have to balance on a sphere ie: ball.
They use it for surfing.

(bounty_hunter) · (bounty_hunter) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 12-23-2007, 2:31 PM

the balance 360 board is definitly better than the indo. Takes little longer to master the balance 360 over the indo board because it moves in all directions unlike the indo board. It is a lot better of a balance builder.

(maggiewss) · (maggiewss) **Join Date: Nov 2007** 12-23-2007, 4:16 PM

you should try the indo boards that spin in circles so you can practice handle passes... they are called infinispins http://www.infinispin.com/

(maggiewss) · (maggiewss) **Join Date: Nov 2007** 12-23-2007, 4:26 PM

actually i think you can make one for pretty cheap which is what i plan on doing after christmas shopping isnt so crazy