How to Shuvit, Ollie and Kickflip on a Vew-Do Balance Board
Unbelievably, it seems like just the other day we were wearing shorts, now we’ve got overnight temps dipping into the low thirties. That’s
Thinking about changes, we knew we had to get more balance training tips ready for our riders because the change in seasons also means this. Lots of balance boarders will be looking to sharpen their winter sports skills.
Thankfully, one of our resident pro riders, Will Mosheim, dusted off his trusty box of crayons. We can tell you that no one is going to accuse Will of being an artist anytime soon, but - what he did create are some step-by-step illustrated guides for teaching you the most popular board sport maneuvers. Here’s the skinny…
If you’re just starting out with balance training, then how to Shuvit is an easy to learn balance board trick for the newbie. After you ramp it up a notch, go for a little more air with how to Ollie. When you’re ready to make your balance skills really start to scream, then find out how to Kickflip.
Are you thinking, “So what’s this got to do with snowboarding, freestyle and extreme skiing or skating?” Here’s why it does. If you want to dominate or save yourself from looking like a goldfish flopping around on a countertop in any of these sports, you’ll need to get some serious “vertical air.” You’re also going to need some balance training using true multi-directional balance training equipment.
Think about it a minute; from takeoff, to mid-air body positioning through landing, your body positioning could get out of whack at any time. Lose your balance at any point during one of these maneuvers and you’re likely to end up on your rear end or worse. That won’t do much for your ego and your body’s anatomy won’t be happy about the pounding either. Preventing mishaps like that are avoidable if you do something about it now.
Follow this simple formula: Unleash that inner ability you have when you balance train on a multi-directional Vew-Do Balance Board. Then, when it’s prime time, look over your shoulder at everyone who didn’t. Balance training rules…
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