The Snowboard Addiction Snowboard Training Board is a unique product designed to help snowboarders improve their skills, especially during the off-season. It’s a great tool to play around with in the summer and keep your muscle memory in check so the start of the winter won’t be as awkward. There are two models available: the original and the new one.
Key Features and Design
The board has a normal snowboard base without catchy edges, making it feel more like a real snowboard. The base is an EVA foam material that is very sticky, which is beneficial when using the balance bar. This feature helps boost confidence and allows you to understand the approach to jibbing.
Camber Profile: Continuous rocker is the best choice for this type of board. Flat to rocker wouldn’t have been bad too.
Size: The board is just a little bigger than a skateboard, approximately 6-8 inches longer.
Flex: It’s really soft, even softer than the Rome Boneless. The flex is easy and comfortable, reducing stress on the hips, ankles, and knees.
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Confidence is the theme with this board. It makes you a lot better than you would be on a board.
I think any bored summer rider that wants to learn new moves, keep up their muscle memory or hit the trampoline will really like this little indoor training board.
It’s not as fun as the Vew Do board but it’s much much better for working on actual snowboard tricks.
The combo of the 2 would make for a summer that will keep your muscle memory in check so the start of the winter won’t be as awkward.
Bindings and Fit
Finding the right bindings can be a bit tricky. For example, the Burton Mission Smalls bindings can work with thicker high-top shoes. The toe straps can be tightened, but the ankle strap might barely fit larger sizes.
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Snowboard Addiction is developing a binding specifically for this board to address sizing issues. Until then, using Grom Bindings size YTH with thick high-top skate shoes or basketball shoes is a viable option.
The Snowboard Addiction Balance Bar
The Snowboard Addiction Balance Bar is an excellent accessory to the Snowboard Training Board.
Jibbing can be intimidating, and this training board/balance bar combo can really help you understand in a forgiving way how to hit more narrow jibs.
The Balance Bar features a Lego-like attachment for upgrading the bar, allowing you to simulate a narrower rail approach. There is also the possibility of adding different higher attachments to help you work on bigger jibs.
All in all the price is fair and it’s a good summer tool.
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Customer Reviews and Experiences
Many customers have shared their experiences with the Snowboard Addiction Jib Board and Balance Bar. Here’s a summary of the feedback:
- Positive Feedback:
- Excellent customer service and high-quality products.
- Boosts confidence and improves body control.
- Effective for maintaining muscle memory during the offseason.
- Great for learning new tricks with minimal risk.
- Timely and effective communication from customer service.
- Tutorial videos are highly regarded and effective.
- Negative Feedback:
- Some customers have reported issues with order verification and communication.
- A few customers experienced delays and stock issues.
Despite some negative experiences, the company appears to be responsive and willing to resolve issues promptly.
Customer Review Snippets
- "Recently purchased the jib training kit... this product has given me the confidence to do all of that and more."
- "The customer service and products are fantastic... I’ve been training for a week and can already feel myself improving!"
- "The training set is the best way to get your body control better and keep the muscles memory through the offseason."
- "Absolutely amazing customer service... being able to practice and build the correct muscles needed for jumps and tricks is a game changer."
Overall Impression
The Snowboard Addiction Jib Board and Balance Bar appear to be valuable tools for snowboarders looking to improve their skills, maintain muscle memory, and build confidence. While there are some concerns about customer service and order issues, the positive feedback and the company's responsiveness suggest that these issues are not widespread.
For anyone looking to enhance their snowboarding abilities, especially during the summer months, the Snowboard Addiction Jib Board is worth considering.