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Dear Si Boarders:
The formatting on this page is capital W... Wacky! I know, this is part of the reason for changing to a new an improved website. Thanks for your patience until then. Are you ready for one unique ride system? The Vortex is a board designed for the extremes of Si Boarding. Perfect for beginners needing a limited ride space and ability for a full body workout without overstretching the system. Equally perfect for advanced riders trying to stay centered on this agile board that knocks you front to back. Maximized rail and board ration allows you to use the whole board, have great tilt and ongoing challenge without grounding the board too quickly. Fantastic for skateboard training, tricks, kids, beginners, gym classes and athletes who need to train quick and reactive feet.
The Most Reactive Board for Agility Training:
The Vortex is a swirl of energy that surely translates into your ride style and training! This unique hybrid board features a long narrow shape with our narrow Skate rail. This combo creates a very fast front to back movement transfer and abrupt direction change as the ball hits the rail. That energy moves up your body and requires core stability and fast reactions to control your upper body. The small rail allows you to lift your heels and ride with just your forefoot and toes on the board. Perfect for athletes who routinely train fast feet and ability to overcome opposing forces from your opponents like boxing, martial arts, football, soccer, tennis and dancers.
Fun For Everyone In the Family or Gym:
As a beginning balance board, the Vortex is perfect for getting your core stimulated without feeling overwhelmed by a lot of board motions like our larger Si Boards. It's an awesome size for small feet, growing kids, families and multiple users. You will enjoy taking this outside or on your next trip since it is compact and easy to pack. Everybody get ready for your next core challenge! Priced just right, sized for travel and easy training outdoors and as an entry for beginners and the ultimate challenge for advanced riders. The pressed Maple ply gives the board incredible strength, continuous rocker and a fun .
Vortex and the Vortex Junior Differences:
The Vortex comes in two different board thicknesses. Both are pressed maple ply from our USA skateboard manufacturers. The Vortex is 3/4 inch thick with 13 ply maple and have incredible strength for heavier riders up to 400 pounds. The Vortex Junior. is our lighter and thinner board with 7 layers of pressed maple ply. This board is suited for kids and smaller riders under 100 pounds. The Vortex Junior. is easier to maneuver for smaller riders and will flex if a heavier rider stands on it.
Balance On These:
Create your own unique combo that suits your needs. Add Balls and Half Balls for your training.
3" Mini Balls: The 3" Mini Balls are the best combo to get your multi-direction balance training started. Sized just right with the narrow board and continuous rocker for a fast and smooth transition from left to right. Front to back ride space is just enough for a comfortable ride for beginners with a gentle movement flow. Also super challenging for advanced riders when moving with strong and purposeful exercises. Use one ball for multi-direction riding or two for ultimate front to back challenge in your sport stance.
5" Vortex Half Balls: The 5" Vortex Half Ball has great height for a lot of board tilt and foot coordination fine tuning and to use as a slant ankle stretching board. Designed to fit inside the narrow rail and hug the straight edges of the rail for tricks and spins. Use one for a Wobble Board tilting in all directions. Use two Half Balls to create a Rocker Board that tilts in 2 directions and as an easier start to learning balance. The Vortex Half Balls are specialty designed with a recessed area so you can place the 3" Mini Balls inside and create the Thrasher or Rock and Roll Combos
Rail Extensions: All Starter Boards feature a urethane rail that is pieced together. You can put in middle rail extensions to increase the length by 4" or 8". The rail can also be placed on a larger board. A great way to adjust and reuse your balance board as you gain in skill and height. If using the 8" Extension kit you will need to use a larger board top. The rail can always be taken off and placed on a larger board. The 4" Extension kit will create a 20" length rail and you will need to drill new rail holes.
Elysia's Notes:
I have enjoyed watching kids learn how to balance on the Turbo Starter. The rail size is perfect for small feet compare to the Turbo Original. They confidently learn the board movements and how to engage their muscles. It is fast and a very tight ride area compared to any other board. It is a unique ride to keep the board level to avoid grounding the sides. When I use this board I know I can completely control the motion and multi-task.
Balance Board Progression From Beginner To Advanced:
Basic Combos:
- Rocker Board: 2 Half Balls
- Wobble Board: 1 Half Ball
- Single Pivot Board: 1 Half Ball and 1 Ball
- Double Pivot Board: 2 Balls
- Multi-Direction Board: 1 Ball
Specialty Combos:
- Rock and Roll: 3" Mini Ball rolling inside a 6.5" Half Ball at each end
- Thrasher: 3" Mini Ball rolling inside a 6.5" Half Ball
- Big Drop: 5" Small Ball fixed tight inside a 6.5" Half Ball
Starter Boards Give You 8 Different Board Options
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Board Size and Features:
- Hybrid board shape
- Small board size with Skate Kit rail
- 28" x 12" x 3/4" inches, 13 ply pressed Maple - Vortex
- 71.2 x 30.5 x 1.9 cm - Vortex
- 28" x 12" x 1/2" 9 ply pressed Maple - Vortex Junior
- 71.2 x 30.5 x 1.27 cm - Vortex Junior
- Continuous rocker from end to end
- Rail is bolted directly under the board
- Grip coat on all board surfaces
Rail Size and Features:
- Extra small rail
- DIY Skate Kit rail
- 20" x 6.25" x 1" inches
- 50.8 x 15.8 x 2.54 cm
- Solid urethane to resist wear and friction
- Can be shortened by 4" or 8" extensions
- Rail can not be lengthened
Ride Stance:
- 20" - 24" inches
- 51 - 61 cm
Board Weight:
- 8 pounds - Vortex
- 3.18 kg - Vortex
- 6.5 pounds - Vortex Junior
- 2.95 kg - Vortex Junior
Weight Limit Vortex:
Weight Limit Vortex Junior: 3" Mini Ball:
- 0.6 lbs / .27 kg 9.6 ounces in weight
- Slightly larger and heavier than a baseball
- 3" inch / 7.62 cm diameter
- 9.42" inch / 23.87 cm circumference
5" Vortex Half Ball:
- 1.25 lbs / 0.6 kg in weight
- 5" inch / 12.7 cm diameter base
- 2.5" inch / 6.35 cm height
- Flat edges specific for Skate rail size
- Recessed area for the 3" Mini Ball to create the Thrasher or Rock and Roll Combo
Balls and Half Balls:
Urethane Ball and Half Ball Material:
- Solid urethane without air, gel or sand filling to break open.
- Exceptional resistance to friction, oils, solvents, UV, extreme temperatures and is odor free.
- Higher strength and durability compared to rubber, plastic or vinyl.
Construction:
- Made as one complete unit and avoids seams or piecing together.
- Balls are perfectly round.
- Balls will not break open or wear with repetitive slamming.
Texture:
- Slight tacky feel with grip bumps for texture.
- Easily grips the board and ground surfaces for safety.
- Will not slip on carpet or tile floors compared to wood or plastic rollers.
Hardness:
- Very stiff with slight compression.
- Best described as the hardness of a lacrosse ball.
- Not as hard or slick as a bowling ball.
Rebound Speed:
- The balls rebound back to you as hard and fast as you throw them.
- In many cases, users are caught off guard at the speed of the rebound.
- If the ball has a second bounce with spin, the rebound is even faster than the fist bounce.
Rebound Heights:
- Will return about 70% of its height from a still drop.
- When slamming on the ground the rebound can be as high as 3 times the drop height.
- When slamming against the wall the rebound is extremely forceful compared to an air filled ball.
- When slamming on the ground and into a corner the rebound will easily double your height.
Rolling And Bouncing:
- Due to the solid mass and high rebound, the balls continue to roll very far.
- Heavier balls carry more momentum and require more muscular control.
- The balls will continue to bounce off of surfaces like a pin ball machine.
Size And Weight:
- As the ball size increases the weight increases.
- The weight may feel heavier when throwing the ball due to the high rebound.
Solid Surface:
- The balls need a solid surface to properly rebound.
- The balls will not rebound on grass.
- Always use a solid and smooth surface such as concrete or asphalt.
- Avoid throwing against brick, plaster, wood or plastic walls.
How To Change the Rail:
- Children should always be supervised
- Click here for Creator Kit Instructions
- Use a Phillips head screwdriver and remove the bolts
- Add or remove the 8" extension pieces to the rail
- Trace a new rail template on paper or newsprint
- Mark the new bolt pattern on the board top
- Try to use the existing holes
- Drill a 3/16" hole for the new bolts
- Insert bolts into board
- Place rail on the board and bolts
- Tighten bolts until the rail is secure
Suggested Skill Level:- All levels for small to medium users
- Small users will fell comfortable on this board
- Smaller rail space allows kids with small feet to easily control the board
How It Feels To Balance On:- Riders 3' to 4':
- This sized rider will progress to this board as they grow and learn board control
- Suggested to use 2 balls of the same size and half balls to start
- Riders 4' to 5'4":
- Natural ride stance feels comfortable
- Enough room for full body moves
- Great beginner board for this sized rider
- Riders 5'4" to 6':
- Narrow stance that easily allows longer ride sessions
- Quickly carve this board around with minimal strength
- Small board size for upper body and full body moves
- Rider 6' and taller:
- Very minimal stance that keeps the board centered under the body
- Small board that will not allow comfortable lunge or wide squats
- Full body moves are very difficult
Suggested Balls: - 3" Mini ball:
- Beginner ball that is fast and quick to turn
- Easily translate small body movements to responsive board moves
- Keeps you low to the ground to easily stop
Suggested Half Balls:- 5" Small Half Ball for Vortex boards
Who Should Use This? - Smaller riders who will eventually progress to larger boards and rails
- Have plenty of space available to ride- at least 5' x 5'
- Great board if working with medium users who need general training
Not Recommended: - 5", 6.5" Medium, 8.5" Large and 10" Super Deluxe ball
- 6.5", 8.5" Half ball
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