Balance board for sports training and general fun!

this ible will show you how to build your very own balance board to almost the exact same dimensions of the leading brands product (think surfer nickname for indonesia). however instead of costing you GBP 80 or howaver many dollars that translates into it will only cost you the basic materials and a few hours of projecty fun.

Props to my man Sam Noyoun for the idea, check out his video, he made it first im just adding my angle with a few more building tips and tricks allong the way.

also check out my new group - Surfer's Paradise

Disclaimer
this is a relatively cheap and easy instructable but the use of power tools comes with a risk as does working with MDF so wear a mask and if possible goggles whilst cutting, drilling and shaping the wood. likewise, the finished product, like most fun things, is a little dangerous. use a little common sense and use your balance board in an open area. if you break yourself or expensive items around you - you have been warned

Step 1 Hunt and gather - things you'll need

MATERIALS

- wood - i used cheap MDF from my local DIY store, check the pic for dimensions
- 6 small bolts and nuts long enough to fit through the thickness of your wood x 3
- Wood glue
- An unopened 2 Litre bottle of coke or similar

TOOLS

- a Template - use mine for exact dimensions or experiment and make your own
- a jigsaw with wood cutting blade or a hand saw and a lot of patience
- a drill
- a screwdriver and ideally a countersink
- a hammer if you need it
- a metal hacksaw (or dremel)
- a G-Clamp or similar
- a plane and/ or sandpaper
- a facemask is using MDF as fibers in your lungs is very dangerous

Comments

[jlew]

 I used 4-6 inch PVC pipe (depending on length of balance board), wrapped in duct tape.  This was strong and durable.  The added height of the roller will allow for more play in board.  Add a stencil and some textured paint for the finishing touch. NICE!

[spencerjackson]

Hey, this is nice. I practice all the time on my core fitness wobble board ... but much better to make your own.

[duck-lemon]

A-nice

[TeacherOfTheWays]

very cool!