Anyone use a vew-do balance board that could give me advice on which board and rock to start with?
Started snowboarding last winter – only got out a few times. Need to gain more confidence on riding and switching edges quickly – and not catching! These boards are supposed to help with balance, toe-heel, carving, edges & switching, not to mention there is an add-on you can get for more exercise that is supposed to help strengthen and condition for the season….
Having a hard time deciding which is best for my snowboarding level – i want one that works for beginners but also can easily upgrade rocks for more advanced techniques.
I was looking at the Indy, Flow or Zippy. I like the indy and flow deck cuts best, as they seem to mimic the shape of a snowboard the best. However, the zippy rock seems to be best for learning toe-heel, carving, and switching edges.
Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated!
Here is their website:
http://www.vewdo.com/
Thanks!
Valerie
Thanks for the response, that was really helpful! I have been leaning more towards the flow actually, the Indy does look too big (tho I did used to skate, so I wouldn’t mind doing some ollies, kickflips, and 360′s for fun! 
can I do that w/ the flow? How small are we talkin’ here? I don’t really like the zippy cut too much. Do you think i would get a lot out of this if I got the FLOW board (and rock), but also bought a Zippy rock? Or is it the shape of the zippy that makes it best for snowboarding? On the vew website, there is an article about snowboarding exercises, and they have the Flow spotlighted. What do you think? Thanks again!
No one has anything to add??? Well then I’d love any tips related to getting in shape then…I really just want to feel comfortable when i get out there this winter, as I’m not so good w/ switching edges fast enough – I want to be able to carve soon!
Hiya Valerie!
I have a couple vew-do boards. My favorite being the Flow.
I absolutely love the small stature of the Flow, making it easily portable (can fit in my backpack). It’s very much like a skateboard deck without the trucks/wheels.
It is very good for my girlfriend as well, as its nice and small, and she’s only about 5’1″, 90 pounds.
We also have an Indy. The Indy is the big mother of the Vew-do line. It’s meant for one thing and one thing only. FREESTYLE Vew-Do’ing. If you’re not really into skateboarding/vew-do’ing itself, this is probably not the best way to go for helping with your snowboarding.
The Zippy, I personally don’t have one myself, but have used one many many times. These are the essential tool for training your body with anything. It’s awesome to use for knee/calf rehab. It’s a great training tool. (My brother is a snowboard instructor, and I have witnessed him help people learn the basics to switch riding on the vew-do first).
We make everyone ride a vew-do when they come out to visit us in Colorado, just so we can gauge how they’ll set up their snowboard, etc.
You can’t really go wrong with whichever you choose, but, if you’re looking for one to strictly help with your snowboarding, it’s the Zippy.
Have fun and Good luck!
Edit for your Additional Details:
Like I stated, none of them would be bad, I’ve got every rock, they’re all for different things. If you’re leaning towards the Flow because you like the way its cut, like the stance, width, feel, everything, then go with the Flow, there’s no point in spending the money on a Zippy and not ride it as much, or hop on it and wish you had a Flow everytime. See what I’m saying?
None of them will be the be-all-end-all. You’ll learn just as much on any of them, they’re great learners tools. If you want the Flow, go with the Flow.
The Flow is the size of a standard skateboard deck. The Indy is the size of a short-longboard/old school skatedeck.