Tonka Balance Board Trainer by SWELL Wakesurf – Take your board sports practice indoors Best For Wakesurfers, Surfing practice, Skateboarding, Paddling, Snowboarding
Original price was: $199.95.$189.00Current price is: $189.00.
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SWELL Wakesurf
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Founded in 2016 by a family of watersports and wake surfing enthusiasts, SWELL Wakesurf is a Minnesota-based company nestled in lake country, U.S.A. Because we grew up on the water, we were forever looking for new and exciting things to do out on the lake. Now our short boating season is filled with product testing and research. A small sacrifice to improve everyone’s time on the water!
How did we get our start?
We have the cliche “started in a garage” story, starting in 2016 making wake shapers in the owners garage helping people wakesurf behind their boats. We’re still a small close family and enjoy creating and launching products to help you have fun on the water with your friends and family.
Why do we love what we do?
We spend all our spare time on the water testing and perfecting killer, super durable products that you can trust.
Where are you located?
We’re located in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota!
Authentic On-Water Experience: Dive into the world of board sports with the Tonka Balance Board, the first and only board to perfectly replicate the feel of being on the water. Experience the sensation of riding waves right at home, whether you’re a surfer, wakesurfer, paddleboarder, kite surfer, or any other water sports enthusiast.
Innovative Design for Realistic Feel: Unlike traditional balance boards, the Tonka Balance Board features a concave wood deck designed to mimic the response of a board on water. The raised edges provide realistic weight transfer feedback, enhancing your balance training and surf practice sessions.
Industry-Leading Materials for Performance: Crafted with real feel EVA foam and an integrated arch bar, our balance board offers immediate foot placement feedback, teaching muscle memory with every maneuver. Practice shuvs, body varials, and other tricks effortlessly, building your skills for on-water success.
Built to Last, Backed by Warranty: Our balance board boasts an extremely durable convex base, capable of supporting up to 350 lbs. Plus, it’s covered by a lifetime warranty for added peace of mind, ensuring years of reliable performance and endless fun.
Effortless Trick Practice: Say goodbye to waiting for the boat to turn around—practice new tricks instantly with the Tonka Balance Board. Build muscle memory and refine your technique on land, making on-water learning smoother and more efficient.
Versatile Indoor Training: When outdoor conditions aren’t ideal, turn to indoor surfing with our balance board. Perfect for core exercise and muscle memory building, it offers a fun and effective way to stay in top shape and sharpen your skills year-round.
Fun for All Skill Levels: Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, our balance board offers an enjoyable experience for everyone. Embrace the challenge of controlling the wobble and watch your skills improve with each session—it’s where the fun begins!
Universal Benefits for Board Sports Enthusiasts: Ideal for a wide range of board sports enthusiasts, including surfers, wake surfers, skim boarders, paddle boarders (SUP), kite surfers, wakeboarders, and more. Master your balance and engage all the key muscle groups for enhanced performance in your favorite water sports.
Lisa Andersen –
Excellent quality hours of family fun!
I purchased this a month or so ago and waited until the kids birthday. They absolutely love it and are constantly working on new tricks and games with the board. The kids see it as a fun way to challenge themselves and out do their siblings but for me I can see them gaining balance and control on the board quickly. The overall feel and appearance is also excellent you can tell that it will last the test of time! Highly recommended from this family!
Chris L. –
Fun watersport practice
This board is great for honing balance for a variety of watersports. We’re using it to get ready for the upcoming season of wakesurfing and wakeboarding. We even make a game out of it with friends, taking turns.
Tyson –
Swell vs Lakesurf – Lakesurf wins
This Swell balance board appears to have copied the design (with a few minor changes) of the Lakesurf balance board I have owned for 2 years. I thought it was a stretch for Swell to make claims about being the first and only balance board of its kind, but I’m an avid wakesurfer and a sucker for balance boards, so I decided to give the Swell board a try.I’ve spent some time on the Swell balance board over the past couple of weeks so I’m going to compare it to my Lakesurf balance board. Both boards have a similar “elongated convex base” and full EVA surf traction pad, but that is where the similarities mostly end. In my opinion, the Swell balance board is too easy and stable and doesn’t simulate the feel of wake surfing nearly as well as the Lakesurf balance board. The Lakesurf board is much more challenging, but I like that because I feel like it does a better job preparing me for wake surfing or any other board sport.The Swell board looks nice but doesn’t feel like it is made with the same level of quality and materials as the Lakesurf board. It’s not quite as solid and premium feeling.Lakesurf also has an app where you can attach your phone to the board and cast to your TV and it simulates as if you are surfing behind the boat. The app also has games and tutorials. I often use the balance board on its own but I use it with the app a lot too and it adds a super fun element to the experience.Bottom line: The Lakesurf balance board is the way to go. The swell board is okay, it just doesn’t quite measure up to the original wakesurf balance board from Lakesurf.
Laura P –
Awesome surf trainer
Best board I have found for dryland training for wake surfing. Much better than the roller style boards. Realistic surfing feel.Bonus: great core work out in office with standing desk.
Manuel –
Super cool
I bought this for my son. He loves to do tricks on the trampoline and stuff. He really enjoys this balance board. He uses it daily, multiple times a day. It’s a great core workout too!
Trelakopela –
Nice! a wee bit up there in price
Nice balance board. Very well made. I’m no where near skilled as my fiancé is so this is great practice for me. Even my sons try to learn with it which is great since we have some expensive skateboards we bought for bday presents for the boys to use in near future.My fiancé said this one kinda reminds him of the balance boards they used to train back in military to do squats on them, only a bit different. He was impressed with it, but we both personally think $150 range is better suited for this.
BP –
Great training or practice board for surfing
I like how this board is lightweight and the platform part is very textured so it feel great while on it barefooted. It’s also got a lot of room to practice different placement of my feet. I do recommend not using it inside on slick floor or wooden floors. The bottom hull is some kind of lightweight plastic composite that’s very strong but it can scratch the floor up slightly. It’s strong enough however to work well outside on concrete. Just would maybe recommend a yoga mat or piece of carpet underneath if you are practicing inside.
Miles –
Balance board
It’s marketed for snowboarding, but the truth is it is great for developing better balance in any concept. It’s tough and durable, but still light weight and maneuverable. The top is a foam grip that’s soft enough to work barefoot, but tough enough for gym or flat shoes. It has a great center for balance for hard and fast training.
Sarah Cutt –
I am having so much fun! My balance is improving and I am ready for wakesurf season!