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FITTERFIRST WOODEN SLANT BOARD

Slant boards have long been used for injury prevention and rehabilitation, reducing pain and inflammation from foot- and leg-related conditions, and stretching the lower body. Our Fitterfirst Wooden Slant Board is an effective stretching tool that is designed to target arches, calves, hamstring and hip muscles for improved range of motion, flexibility and strength. Our incline board has non-slip top and bottom surfaces, is made from 3/4” birch plywood and adjusts to three levels – 26, 38 and 42 degrees for the 11" and 14" boards and 10, 20 and 26 degrees for the 12" board – for customized stretching and exercise routines based on flexibility and ability level. When not in use, the Fitterfirst Slant Board folds flat, ideal for storage or transport.

Beyond the benefits of stretching the lower body, our Fitterfirst Wooden Slant Board can be incorporated into any workout routine to help improve balance and strengthen muscles. Simply standing on the board, completing calf raises or using the board for other various exercises can enhance muscle development and responsiveness during physical activity, which is extremely beneficial for athletes. Because of the varying degrees of angle, our Fitterfirst Wooden Slant Board is also effective in reducing recovery time after exercise and may help to relieve muscle tightness, inflammation and discomfort – especially from plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon, calves, shin splints, arches, hamstrings and hip muscles.

About Fitterfirst

Fitterfirst's philosophy is to build a company based on integrity, commitment, hard work, value and a desire to help others by offering a unique mix of quality fitness products that help people to achieve their fitness goals and live a long and healthy life.

Since being founded in 1985, our goal at Fitterfirst has been to offer you, our valued customer, the best FUNctional equipment available. Whether you are a health professional, athlete or simply interested in maintaining better wellness, our unique mix of products will help you "master the art of aging gracefully!" We each have a 24-hour day to make the best of life, and when you choose Fitterfirst products you can trust that they will help you make the very most of them!

ENHANCE RANGE OF MOTION, FLEXIBILITY & STRENGTH


The Fitterfirst slant board is extremely beneficial for helping to prevent injuries and aid in the rehabilitation process after injury. Not only do the various angles provide an ideal stretching platform, but users can also adjust their stance positioning on the board – such as forward-, backward- or sideways-facing – to enhance their workout and strengthen or rehabilitate various muscle groups.	Fitterfirst's Wooden Slant Board works to naturally stretch and strengthen muscles – while reducing tension – throughout the legs, ankles and feet. The durability of the birch plywood allows for various stretches, poses and exercises to be completed on the board at varying degrees of angle for a workout and stretching tool all-in-one.	Fitterfirst Wooden Slant Board is ideal for the home, school, office or gym, as they have many versatile uses and offer non-slip top and bottom surfaces for safety and performance. Each board is perfect for standing desks and enhancing balance, varying angles for stretching and exercises and even under the desk for additional stretching or as a foot rest.


	Active Office Board	Balance Board	Slant Board	Rocker Board	Bongo Board	Balance Board Set
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Customer Reviews	12	160	211	725	229	—
Price	$129.95	$109.95	—	$159.95	$159.95	$499.95
Size	24.5" x 12" x 3.25"	20” x 3.25” or 16’ x 3.25”	14" x 14" x 2" or 11" x 11" x 2"	20.5" x 20.5" x 3.75"	31”	Includes 20" Balance Board, 16" Balance Board & 20" Rocker Board
Benefit	Gentle balance and strengthening	Advanced balance and strengthening	Moderate balance, stretch and strengthening	Moderate balance and strengthening	Advanced balance and strengthening	Improve balance, strength & proprioception while building core and lower body strength
Design	Adjustable legs	Adjustable to 10, 12 and 15 degrees for varying difficulties via two adjustable spheres.	Adjusts to 26, 38 and 42 degrees or difficulty and stretch	Tri-level adjustable sphere for varying degrees of difficulty and strength	Dual bearing roller and deck. Heel-to-toe rocking and rotation for increased difficulty	Kit with 3 Boards and a Stand
Application	Brings movement into a regularly static workday	Rehabilitation and Active fitness through Improving balance & coordination	Effective stretching device for performance enhancement and injury prevention and rehabilitation	Increases balance, proprioception, coordination and agility	Extreme balance-training tool to increase balance and core strength	Rehabilitation and Active fitness through Improving balance & coordination
Level	Beginner	Intermediate	Intermediate	Beginner	Advanced	Beginner to Advanced

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Technical Details

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H

‎11.9 x 11.9 x 2 inches

Package Weight

‎2.06 Kilograms

Item Dimensions LxWxH

‎3 x 13 x 18 inches

Item Weight

‎1 Pounds

Brand Name

‎Fitterfirst

Model Name

‎FBA_SLANT

Manufacturer

‎Fitterfirst

Part Number

‎FBA_SLANT

Style

‎11 inch

Size

‎11"

Additional Information

ASIN

B001OY4ETE

Customer Reviews

4.3 211 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#556,349 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
#880 in Balance Boards

Date First Available

February 1, 2007

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4.3 out of 5

211 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, quality and ease of folding of the balance board. For example, they mention it does the work, is solidly built and can fold up to minimize space. Customers appreciate the stretches it provides and that it's great for stretching calves. They also like the ease of use, slippage, and angles. Opinions are mixed on value.

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83 customers mention69 positive14 negative

Customers like the quality of the balance board. They say it's solidly built, made of high quality wood, and has a solid hinge. They also appreciate the non-slip pad and base. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...It is well made and durable. It folds up flat so you can store it easily and is lightweight to just grab and stretch whenever you want...." Read more

"...It is VERY sturdy and well made construction. It also had a rubber bottom to prevent slippage on a wood floor and that works well...." Read more

"...Less elegant, but quite sturdy and approx $35 instead of the $200 for this one...." Read more

"This is a high quality board that I have used daily for about 4 years now...." Read more

55 customers mention55 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the balance board. They mention that it does the work, is more effective than the larger, carpeted version, and has great results with improved ankle ROM. Some say that it has greatly benefitted them and is a superlative therapeutic tool.

"this is the best piece of athletic equipment I have ever purchased I balked at the price and put off buying this for a long time but finally..." Read more

"...It does the job well. You can set the slant to three different angles, depending on your flexibility...." Read more

"...I've owned one of theirs like this for nearly 20 years. It's fantastic, and We wanted another for the garage gym. But they changed the design...." Read more

"...I have been very happy with this board since it has mostly solved my lower back issues by stretching the back of my legs which is the source of..." Read more

38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

Customers find the balance board great for stretching. They say it's comfortable and provides a gradual stretch. Customers also mention that the textured surface makes for a non-slip calf stretch.

"...You have 3 adjustments to choose from and can start at a small stretch and progress to more of a stretch as your flexibility increases...." Read more

"...Even the lowest angle beats the foam board angle and I can really feel the stretch...." Read more

"...It also helps my knee to not get so stiff. This is my most used gym item and completely worth the money. I think it is well made and feels durable...." Read more

"...I'm very happy with it. It is comfortable to stretch my calf, which is what I bought it for...." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers like the non-slip surface on both the top and bottom of the board. They say it prevents slips and keeps their feet from sliding off. The rubber bottom also works well on wood floors. The board is strong and has a no-slide cover, disc on the base, and non-skid tape on the deck. It holds them firmly in place while applying pressure.

"...Also, the essential, non-slip layer on the top allows you to use it even in your slippers!..." Read more

"...The rough texture on top is suitable to keep your feet from sliding off. And it folds up easily and is easily moved...." Read more

"...It has skateboard style friction grip tape on top, and a large circle of soft rubberized non-skid on the bottom...." Read more

"...Love the anti slip surface you stand on, and the anti slip disc on the base...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers like the ease of folding the balance board. They say it can fold up flat to put away, and that it minimizes space when not in use. Some mention that it's easy to set up and hide folded under furniture.

"...It is well made and durable. It folds up flat so you can store it easily and is lightweight to just grab and stretch whenever you want...." Read more

"...And it folds up easily and is easily moved...." Read more

"...I think it is well made and feels durable. It also collapses up for easy storage. No assembly...." Read more

"...Folds flat when not in use but I find the overall size to be small enough to keep set up in a corner of my room...." Read more

14 customers mention11 positive3 negative

Customers like the angles of the product. They mention it has multiple angles, is sturdy, and can be adjusted. The board has a larger maximum angle of 42 degrees than most slant boards. It has 3 different angles for a comfortable and gradual stretch. The multiple positions make it easy to find the right angle for your stretch. It also has the widest range of incline that they found for items like this. Overall, customers are happy with the product's angles and find it to be everything they expected.

"...It does the job well. You can set the slant to three different angles, depending on your flexibility...." Read more

"...No assembly. This unit has the widest range of incline that I found for items like this...." Read more

"...has helped the overall positioning of the leg and has effected more correct positioning and less pain...." Read more

"...It only has three angles, but they are a good range for my needs.Update: It's still working great more than a year later...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers find the product easy to use out of the box, simple, and effective. They say it's convenient and easy to set up. Customers also mention that the concept is very simple.

"...It also collapses up for easy storage. No assembly. This unit has the widest range of incline that I found for items like this...." Read more

"...Easy to set up and hide folded under furniture so that I actually use it - 90% of the battle...." Read more

"Very simple concept - thought about making it myself but decided to purchase one to save the time. Definitely regret that decision!..." Read more

"...Because it's right there and so convenient, I use it often, and I think my ankles and calf muscles are better for that. My trainer is sure of it." Read more

35 customers mention21 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's completely worth the money, a great buy, and a wonderful product. Others say that it appears quite strong, but is very expensive for what it is.

"...Sooo worth it and now I'm kicking myself for not buying it sooner...." Read more

"...but after writing about all the good merits, I decided the price is worth it. After all, I use it every day." Read more

"...Although it is rather expensive, since I've had this condition for months now, I have no regrets in this important investment to my quality of life!..." Read more

"...This is my most used gym item and completely worth the money. I think it is well made and feels durable. It also collapses up for easy storage...." Read more

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this is the best piece of athletic equipment I have ever purchased I ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2017

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this is the best piece of athletic equipment I have ever purchased I balked at the price and put off buying this for a long time but finally decided to take the plunge and buy it. Sooo worth it and now I'm kicking myself for not buying it sooner. You have 3 adjustments to choose from and can start at a small stretch and progress to more of a stretch as your flexibility increases. It is well made and durable. It folds up flat so you can store it easily and is lightweight to just grab and stretch whenever you want. Highly recommend!!!

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Ms. Shell

Sturdy, Secure, Well Made

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2014

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I purchased this slant board in order to do stretches for my plantar fasciitis condition. I had previously purchased a less expensive lower angled one made of black foam. However, the black foam slant apparatus didn't have enough of an angle to it, as I'd already stretched on something higher at physical therapy and was well beyond that. Yes, there are ways you can step back on the foam one and bend more, but I wanted something with definite varying angles that would really help with these stretches. This one is perfect for doing so. I purchased the one with THREE angles because the one with five didn't go as high as the one with 3 and I figured three good positions was enough to do the job - with the highest angle to aim for over time. And, I was right. Even the lowest angle beats the foam board angle and I can really feel the stretch. It will stretch your calf with your leg straight and your achilles tendon with your leg slightly bent. Both connect to the plantar fascia muscle and are important stretches to do for this condition. It is VERY sturdy and well made construction. It also had a rubber bottom to prevent slippage on a wood floor and that works well. Also, the essential, non-slip layer on the top allows you to use it even in your slippers! Although it is rather expensive, since I've had this condition for months now, I have no regrets in this important investment to my quality of life! I use it daily now and feel it's giving me the stretch I need in order to heal this plantar fasciitis problem. I highly recommend it to anyone suffering from plantar fasciitis.

6 people found this helpful

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RGCinc

Great quality, but expensive

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2014

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This slant board was recommended to me by my physical therapist to stretch out my calves and ankles. It does the job well. You can set the slant to three different angles, depending on your flexibility. I use the middle setting, so I have room to improve. The rubber gripper on the bottom does a great job keeping the board from moving on hardwood floors. The rough texture on top is suitable to keep your feet from sliding off. And it folds up easily and is easily moved. I was going to rate this 4 stars because of the price, but after writing about all the good merits, I decided the price is worth it. After all, I use it every day.

12 people found this helpful

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M. Martin

Not as good as the old version

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023

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I spoke to the company. VERY nice person who was genuinely interested in helping. I've owned one of theirs like this for nearly 20 years. It's fantastic, and We wanted another for the garage gym. But they changed the design. The paddle that drops into the slots doesn't seat quite right. It doesn't "plant" to where I feel secure. Employee and I tried to think of ways around it but, in the meantime, I found another version. Less elegant, but quite sturdy and approx $35 instead of the $200 for this one. I was disappointed to not have another beautiful wood piece like our old one from this company. That one is like a piece of art.

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Amazon Customer

Solved My Back Issues For Many Years But Is Now Too Expensive

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017

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This is a high quality board that I have used daily for about 4 years now. My plantar faciaitis has disappeared after about 6 weeks of use and has never come back. Highly recommend.

UPDATE 2023: After 10 or 11 years of daily use, my Fitter slant board finally failed. I use it at the maximum angle and I weigh 255 lbs. so I guess it has held up decently under those conditions. The bottom layer of the plywood base is a little thin between the grooves and that plywood layer delaminated and fractured. I have been very happy with this board since it has mostly solved my lower back issues by stretching the back of my legs which is the source of many people's problem. I have learned that the slant board does not completely solve plantar fasciitis issues. Instead, I now roll a small silicone ball from Amazon under each foot every day and it has miraculously eliminated that problem. Fitter's customer service in Canada is great and they can supply replacement grit strips. Unfortunately, I can no longer justify the current $219 price tag when I can get a StrongTek slant board from Amazon that definitely looks beefier for a fraction of the price and with super reviews. At the current price, the Fitter board should last forever. I have deducted one star for the high price. Time will tell if the StrongTek board will hold up.

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kelda

Worth Every Penny!

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015

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This is the best thing ever! I have an elbow macaroni shaped calf stretcher too but this is way better. I have had knee surgery and still have residual pain as well as collapsing arches and this thing has been a god send. Any time my arches start to spasm I just use this and the issue goes away. If not I wont be able to sleep at night due to charley horse in my arch. It also helps my knee to not get so stiff. This is my most used gym item and completely worth the money. I think it is well made and feels durable. It also collapses up for easy storage. No assembly. This unit has the widest range of incline that I found for items like this. This is also the small unit that my Physical Therapists had me use to recover after surgery.

6 people found this helpful

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C. Summers

Excellent product - sturdy and well made

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2012

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This slant board is exactly as described by the vendor. It seems very sturdy and held two hundred pounds easily without stressing the construction. Folds flat when not in use but I find the overall size to be small enough to keep set up in a corner of my room. (A helpful reminder to use it regularly!). Traditional hamstring stretches have been unsuccessful because of some painful nerves in the back of my knee. Having a flat surface for my foot has helped the overall positioning of the leg and has effected more correct positioning and less pain. My physical therapist has assigned numerous exercises using the slant board and I am finally seeing results after two years of working on stubborn hamstrings. Couldn't be happier with the overall construction and benefit from this product. Would recommend to anyone in the market for such an item.

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