kirkomlett1 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2011 Thinking of getting a slide board to use at home. Has anyone used one and does it really help with your skating stride?Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barts66 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2011 Thinking of getting a slide board to use at home. Has anyone used one and does it really help with your skating stride?ThanksI have used one and I think and feel like it has helped with my stride. Like anything, the key to it is to be dedicated and really work on extending the leg. FYI, I have an 8' slide board and I am 6' and it is long enough. It is just one of the roll up ones and it works just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirkomlett1 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2011 I have used one and I think and feel like it has helped with my stride. Like anything, the key to it is to be dedicated and really work on extending the leg. FYI, I have an 8' slide board and I am 6' and it is long enough. It is just one of the roll up ones and it works just fine.Okay thanks. I was wondering which size so that helps a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HolyRollie 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 I have used them many times. Certainly a good workout and I'm sure it has helped develop more power in my strides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nsegall 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 I have used them many times. Certainly a good workout and I'm sure it has helped develop more power in my strides.A slideboard is great not only for working on your stride (kind of), it's a great conditioning tool, and there are lots of other exercises you can use it for, not just legs/cardio. A must-have for any hockey player IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HolyRollie 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 A slideboard is great not only for working on your stride (kind of), it's a great conditioning tool, and there are lots of other exercises you can use it for, not just legs/cardio. A must-have for any hockey player IMO.True. Slide boards were included in weekly circuit workouts for my previous team. OP asked about helping with skating stride so I kept it simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoop 1 Report post Posted January 5, 2012 Anyone have experience with this type of slide board from SBK:http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBK-Slideoard-Hockey-Slideboard-Sherbrook-Hockey-Company-Slideboard-/170759006125?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27c207a7adNot expensive, and just 6'. Is it worth it to get a better one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voxyledbetter 9 Report post Posted January 6, 2012 Awesome, I'm glad someone started a thread on this topic. For Christmas my girlfriend bought me a roll up shooting pad and I was really hoping to use it along with a slide board to mimic stick handling while skating. Anyone else use the two together like that? Seems like it would be a good work out at home that will focus on stride and improve my skill sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishStick 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2012 Here's the link to a YouTube video of someone using a slideboard with a shooting pad. He doesn't use the two together until about two-thirds of the way through the video, but it looks like a good combo to get some off-ice training with: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voxyledbetter 9 Report post Posted January 6, 2012 ^ thanks, that exactly what I was thinking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoop 1 Report post Posted January 9, 2012 How's the roll up treating you? Work pretty well? Think 6' is enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theGhost 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2012 How's the roll up treating you? Work pretty well? Think 6' is enough?Curious as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 Minute Major 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2012 Anyone have experience with this type of slide board from SBK:http://www.ebay.com/...=item27c207a7adNot expensive, and just 6'. Is it worth it to get a better one?I got one. Works great. Perfect size too. Just use some Pledge on it and you're ready to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllCanadian 2 Report post Posted January 17, 2012 Alot of hockey strength coaches use slide boards as an alternative to the bike and sprints/prowlers for conditioning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueJacketBadger 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2012 Slideboards are a great off-ice workout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voxyledbetter 9 Report post Posted January 17, 2012 How's the roll up treating you? Work pretty well? Think 6' is enough?so far I really like it. Its big enough that I can put down some puck and stick handle around them. I've been finding different drills on youtube and then practicing them on the roll up pad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
str8prostock 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2012 Anyone have experience with this type of slide board from SBK:http://www.ebay.com/...=item27c207a7adNot expensive, and just 6'. Is it worth it to get a better one?Did you ever purchase this one ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoop 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2012 Just ordered it yesterday after reading 5MM's post. Wanted to read at least one person here say that it isn't pure junk. Now we have two. I'll let you know how it works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeMagnifique66 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Nice thread. I've been considering one of these myself. When I think about it, 6' seems plenty long enough. So, that link looks good to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coffeebreak 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 From my understanding and reading, a 6' board is a junior board or for someone 5' 7" or less in height. I'm sure their is some variability in stride. 8' is the adult size? I wonder how the roll up boards compare to the fixed boards as storage is important especially in an apartment. I am also interested in getting feedback on the 6' board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 Minute Major 1 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 Yeah, I'm 5'7 and the 6 ft SBK works out perfect for now. I love how it's portable too. Mine cam with 2 sets of booties and a carrying bag. Nice piece... good price too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoop 1 Report post Posted February 6, 2012 So far so good with my board. I've been using it fairly regularly, and 6' is fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killerbee 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2012 did you use screws to fix it to the floor or is it possible to use without?I (my girlfriend ) would prefer to move it back in the closet after use and i also believe that the guy i'm renting the appartment from wouldn't be happy if i put screws in the wooden floor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachHealy 1 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 Slide boards are great for part of a hockey workout. The video showed a good way to use it for stickhandling as well. I won't get into a huge rant about how improperly he was shooting through the video.Hopefully you find the board that you get to be quite useful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
