Si-Boards - Precautions

As with all balance training devices and locomotion sport boards or equipment, the risk of injury exists. It takes about 30 minutes to learn how to ride 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: Riding a Si-Board is harder than it looks. First time riders use 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 riding aggressively and attempting tricks.
Children should always be supervised and have a spotter for added safety.
Beginners and first time riders should use a spotter when riding. A spotter stands in front of the rider or stands behind while the rider holds on to a stable surface, like a counter. Click here to view the safe start video. The spotter should hold on to the rider’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 rider has both feet on the board and ready to shift weight the spotter can remove his/her foot from the board.
Ride 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 ride 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. Riding on concrete or rough surfaces will scratch and damage the board and rail.
Riding on a hard surface increases the difficulty of the ride and speed of the ball compared to riding on soft carpet.
Ride 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.

It takes about 30 minutes to learn how to ride with control.

You will have scary moments when you are off balance.

The most difficult part is to learn how to balance with your feet and hips shifting forward and backward.

Falling backward seems scary because you can't see what is behind you.

Grabbing the board when falling backward makes it easy.

If your feet are too far inside compared to the rail perimeter, you will feel the board kick out from underneath you.

Keep your stance wider than the ball rolling space.

We have all taken a few spills. Some with bruises and scrapes.

Elysia takes a few spills

Please follow the riding precautions, safety guidelines, board care, and instructions to avoid looking like this...

No animals or humans were harmed in the making of this video.

Check out the video.

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