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🏄♂️ Redwood Balance Boards - Premium Surf Training & Fitness
Experience the ultimate in surf training and fitness with our Redwood Balance Boards! Handcrafted from sustainably sourced redwood with an authentic old school fish surfboard shape, these premium balance boards deliver exceptional training benefits while connecting you to genuine surf culture.
🔥 Key Features:
• Premium Redwood Construction - Handcrafted from sustainably sourced 18mm redwood
• Old School Fish Shape - Authentic surfboard design with flat tail and pin nose
• Complete Training Package - Includes wooden roller for immediate use
• Sustainable Materials - Eco-friendly redwood construction
• Professional Quality - Built to the same standards as our surfboards
• Versatile Training - Perfect for surf preparation and general fitness
🌊 Perfect For:
• Surfers preparing for sessions and improving balance
• Fitness enthusiasts wanting core strength training
• Balance and coordination improvement
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Fun family fitness activities
• Indoor training when you can't surf
📏 Specifications:
• Length: 104cm (41")
• Width: 36cm (14")
• Thickness: 18mm
• Shape: Old school fish surfboard with flat tail and pin nose
• Material: Sustainably sourced redwood
• Includes: Wooden roller
• Construction: Handcrafted premium quality
🏄♂️ Authentic Surf Training
Our Redwood Balance Boards aren't just fitness equipment - they're authentic surf training tools that help you develop the specific balance and core strength needed for surfing success. The old school fish shape provides the genuine surfboard feel that translates directly to improved surfing performance.
🌲 Sustainable Quality
Handcrafted from sustainably sourced redwood, each balance board is built to last. The natural properties of redwood provide the perfect combination of strength, flexibility, and beauty, ensuring your balance board will be a long-lasting addition to your fitness routine.
🎯 Build Strength & Stability
Our balance boards are designed to help you build strength and stability while improving agility, coordination, and balance. The fun and effective training method makes every workout enjoyable while delivering real results for your surfing and overall fitness.
Whether you're training for your next surf session or looking for a fun way to improve your fitness, Redwood Balance Boards deliver an exciting and effective workout that builds the skills essential for surfing excellence.
UK 2-3 Working Day from dispatch
International - Calculated at checkout based on location
Standard UK
Most items on our store incur a postage fee and will be automatically added to your order at checkout. Our shipping costs vary according to the item chosen and will be displayed at checkout after you have entered you shipping address.
You will be able to view any postage charges in your order summary before committing to buy. Our regular UK delivery is either via Evri Courier or Royal Mail. Although some items may arrive via APC Courier, or DPD depending on size etc.
Delivery estimates for these services are approx 2-3 working days from dispatch (handling time approx 1 working day), and the price of this postage will be visible at checkout.
Surfboards Domestic UK
Standard UK (England, Wales, Scottish Lowlands)
Surfboards are not covered in standard shipping, simply due to their size and weight. We have a variable shipping cost for Surfboards and this is added at checkout once a customer address has been added.
As a guide, prices start from £17.50 for most foam surfboards. Maximum current price is approx £25 UK Mainland.
Surfboards are shipped via DX Freight or Parcelforce and delivery estimate for this service is 2 working days from dispatch.
We use a selection of UK couriers for domestic delivery. The vast majority of our items are dispatched via the Evri courier service. A tracking ID will be automatically sent to your email after dispatch. Check your inbox for our dispatch confirmation email. Follow progress of your parcel using the tracking link supplied in this email.
Dispatch Time - We aim to dispatch all orders within approx 2 working days from the date of order. Delivery estimate is added to this 'dispatch time' to give you estimated date of delivery.
'Made to order' items such as T-Shirts and Hoodies, have a lead time of approx 6 working days plus delivery times. If you're unsure, just drop us a message and we'll be happy to offer you further info.
Further Info
A signature may not always be required for delivery and if there is no one available to take delivery our carriers may attempt to leave it with a neighbour or in a safe, secure location.
A card may be left to advise this to you, or to confirm that the parcel has been returned to the local depot. You can then contact them to arrange collection or to schedule a new delivery date.
Ordered item must be inspected for any potential damage at the time of arrival and reported within 48 hours. To report any damage on arrival, please tap the live chat button and leave your message along with your order number and email address. If you have some photos of the damage, please attach these to your message. We'll get back to you asap with a solution.
Need some help or advice? Easiest way to get in touch is tap the blue 'Chat' button at the bottom of your screen. If we're not available, leave your query along with your name and and we'll get back to you asap.
Or if you live nearby, why not drop by our 'bricks and mortar' store in Sunderland to get that 'hands on' experience with our gear!
To find us, check out the Google Map below..
Sunderland Store Address:
Bob Gnarly Surf Ltd
78 Hylton Road
Sunderland
SR4 7BB
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Regardless of your contact method, we are happy to help and we look forward to being of service.
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