As with all balance training devices or equipment, the risk of injury exists. It takes about
30 minutes to learn how to balance on a Si-Board and during that
time your legs will get fatigued. Fatigued legs make it difficult
to balance.
Follow these safety precautions to reduce your risk of injury.
Ride at your own risk.
Warning: Balancing on a Si-Board is harder than it looks. First time users should have a spotter or hold on to something stable!
- Read and follow all instructions before riding.
- Wear safety equipment including a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads-
especially when attempting tricks.
- Children should always be supervised and have a spotter for added safety.
- Beginners and first time users should have a spotter. A spotter
stands in front of the user or stands behind while the user holds on to a
stable surface, like a counter. Click here to view the safe start video. The spotter should hold on to the usersr’s hips
from behind. The spotter can also have his/her hands out for support from
the front. The spotter uses a wide stance with his/her feet staggered for
stability. The spotter can also place his/her foot on the board on the side
touching the ground to prevent the board from unwanted motion. When
the user has both feet on the board and ready to shift weight the spotter
can remove his/her foot from the board.
- Use with shoes that provide traction. Make sure your shoes are free of
dirt, sand, water, and other substances that may reduce your traction.
- Do not use while intoxicated or under the influence of other substances.
- Si-Boards are intended for indoor use on carpet or other non-slip surfaces or
for outdoor use on grass or turf. If riding outdoors, riding should be on a
non-slip surface with a rubber mat or carpet. Using on concrete or rough
surfaces will scratch and damage the board and rail.
- Using on a hard surface increases the difficulty of the ride and speed of the
ball compared to riding on soft carpet.
- Balance in an open area without obstacles on the floor. Remove objects that
may cause injuries such as tables, chairs and any other items.
- If combining motions, make sure you have a spotter until you are
comfortable balancing on your own. Do not throw and catch objects or
balls while riding unless you are spotted or have control of the board.
- The ball weight increases with each increase in ball size. Be careful when throwing or bouncing the ball. The
weight and solid mass of the ball could cause injury.
- Do not throw Si-Boards balls where people may get injured or property damaged.
- The Resistance Band System and Ultimate Fitness package have resistance bands made from latex. Do not use if you have a latex allergy.
- Always check your equipment- ball, Half-Ball, rail, rail connections, board, resistance bands and straps for damage before use. Do not use damaged equipment.
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It takes about 30 minutes to learn how to balance with control.
