Welcome to the Gyroboard Frequently Asked Questions page. The aim of this page is to establish basic information about purchasing and owning a Gyroboard. If your question is not answered here, please Contact Us to submit your query.

What is the Gyroboard?

The Gyroboard is the Ultimate Sports Board. As an all-in-one sports board trainer, it combines the best features of balance, wobble and rocker boards. The user is able to adjust the rock, tilt, and speed of the spin to push their current ability.

What are balance boards and what are they used for?

Balance boards are used for training in all sports and rehabilitation fields to assist with the development of a skill required in every movement we make. With a platform on top on an unstable fulcrum or ground contacting member, like a roller or a rock, the board moves in unexpected directions, creating conditions that stimulate, exercise and train the parts of the body and brain responsible for developing a sense of balance.

Who uses a balance board?

Balance boards are used by:

athletes and sports people who want to be at their peak when performing their chosen sport
fitness instructors and personal trainers
physiotherapists for effective injury rehabilitation
people who want fun and challenging ways to compete against others, either in social or sporting environments
anyone who wants to build their core strength, balance, co-ordination and agility skills

Is the Gyroboard a balance board?

The Gyroboard is more than a balance board. It also simulates the conditions experienced by extreme sports board riders, allowing participants of these sports to learn how to do tricks and moves in relative safety off the slopes, water or concrete, before trying them in the sport’s natural outdoor arenas.

What is the difference between Gyroboard and other balance boards?

The most obvious difference is that the Gyroboard is higher off the ground and fixed to it’s fulcrum, the spring. The Gyroboard has a unique braking mechanism that allows the board to spin at different speeds, according to the rider’s current level of skill. Most balance boards require you to purchase a new, complete unit (board and fulcrum) once you have mastered the level the board is aimed at. They also only wobble, rock or tilt. The Gyroboard does all three movements. It is effective for fitness, recreational and extreme sports training, as well as injury rehabilitation.

What is the Gyroboard made of?

The deck is made of 9 ply maple, on top of a high quality steel spring. The legs and Gyroboard mechanism are made of aluminium, keeping the Gyroboard weight as low as possible at 9kg.

What is the maximum weight limit on your decks?

We recommend a maximum weight limit of 135kg.

How can I purchase my own Gyroboard?

The Flat Deck Gyroboard is available in New Zealand NOW. They can be purchased DIRECT from:
Glenn Jenkins
Speed Power & Stability Systems
PO Box 8757, Christchurch, New Zealand,
Phone: +64 3 343 4053 Fax: +64 3 343 4054 Mobile +64 294995738
email: glenn.jenkins@speedpowerstability.com
web: www.speedpowerstability.com

Who can use the Gyroboard?

We recommend the Gyroboard for people aged 8 years and over. The Gyroboard is designed to be used by any level of rider, from beginner to extreme sportsperson. Beginners and children should start off using the Gyroboard under the supervision of an adult or experienced rider.

Is the Gyroboard safe?

If you follow the recommended safety code printed in the manual, and use the Gyroboard to your level of ability, or under supervision when required (children, beginners, or people with injuries being rehabilitated), you should have a fun and enjoyable Gyroboard experience.

Is there a warranty?

The Gyroboard has a 12 month limited warranty on defects in material and workmanship.

Does it come with instructions?

There is a manual which includes a parts list, assembly instructions, warranty and safety code.

Can I buy additional/replacement parts?

Some parts such as leg padding are consumable. These will be able to be ordered through the website’s shopping cart in the future.

Where was the Gyroboard invented?

The Gyroboard was invented in Kaiapoi, Canterbury, New Zealand, the Land of Extreme and the Home of Champions. The concept was born in the early 2000s and over six years has gone into research, development and testing before releasing the Ultimate Sports Board onto the market.

Who is using the Gyroboard?

The Gyroboard is being used in the training camps of the New Zealand Academy of Sport and the Canterbury Rugby Football Union/The Crusaders, as well as by physiotherapists, your everyday sports participant and ordinary back yard kid. Anyone who wants to improve their balance, co-ordination and core strength in an extremely fun and challenging way.

What are your shipping options?

We will ship direct to your door through a major New Zealand courier company.

Do you ship outside of New Zealand (and to P O Box Numbers)?

At this stage, we can only ship within New Zealand to street addresses. We cannot ship to P O Box numbers because of the size and weight of the Gyroboard. International distribution channels will be established from 2010 onwards.

What is your privacy policy?

Any information collected about our customers will be used solely by Gyroboard. We will never rent, sell or give away our database.