The 10 Best Slide Boards
This review has been updated 6 times since it was first published in January of 2021. While these slide boards are made specifically to help hockey players and ice skaters, just about anyone can reap their fitness benefits, which include stronger hip, thigh, and gluteal muscles. They’re also a favorite of runners and those without a lot of space to work out in. Keep in mind that due to their slipperiness, you should be careful at first, starting slowly until you get the hang of it.
10. HockeyShot Pro
The price tag on the HockeyShot Pro perhaps ensures that it’s within reach of only the more serious, but for those with significant conditioning needs, it should fit the bill. This is especially true thanks to the rubber end wedges that encourage proper form.
- Integrated handle
- Roomy 22-inch width
- Booties could be better for the cost
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9. Borchent Core Sliders
When you’re short on space, the Borchent Core Sliders make a fine alternative to traditional models. Each order includes two pucks that are reversible for use on both carpet and non-carpeted areas, as well as five resistance bands for a full-body burn.
- Inexpensive but still useful
- Three colors to choose from
- Bands seem a little weak
8. Hockeytrain.com Pro
The Hockeytrain.com Pro blends the quality you’d expect from a piece of professional training gear with a moderate cost that novices can appreciate. Measuring 6 feet long, it’s appropriate for most users, including those who’ve never tried this form of exercise.
- Portable and no trouble to carry
- Rubber grip padding underneath
- No instructions or guide
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7. Powerslide 10 Foot
Both the very tall and the very fit can appreciate the Powerslide 10 Foot, since it offers more length than most, which means you can really get a good workout going. But it’s also adjustable, so if you need to start smaller, you’ll be able to find your feet, so to speak.
- Heavy-duty end stops
- Extra-large shoe covers
- Not slippery enough for some
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6. Spri 71 Inch
The Spri 71 Inch is plenty slippery, which can be good or bad. Good, if you have some experience and know what you’re doing, but bad, if you’re a fitness newbie or have balance issues. The bumpers on either end are strong enough to make most feel secure, though.
- Entry-level cost
- Not too heavy at 4 pounds
- Printed guide offers minimal help
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5. Obsidian Slide Board
Don’t have deep pockets? Don’t worry, the Obsidian Slide Board comes in at a price that’s within the reach of most budgets, especially when you consider that it’s packaged with booties, mitts, and three handy DVDs featuring over 30 muscle-building exercises.
- Lifetime guarantee
- Exactly 5 feet long
- Durability is so-so
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4. Balance 1 Super Smooth
With its nonslip bottom, the Balance 1 Super Smooth stays where you put it, which means no more aggravating readjustments during your workout. Then, when you’re done, it slips into the bonus transport bag in a flash, so you won’t have to leave it on the floor.
- Lycra shoe sleeves
- Fine for beginners
- Some issues with curling
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3. Hockey Revolution Adjustable
If you have a growing child who needs to train, then the Hockey Revolution Adjustable is a good choice. Instead of buying a new model as your young athlete gets taller, you can change the length via the 18 included tiles, making this one of the most versatile options.
- Adjusts for skill levels too
- Compact and a snap to store
- Pair with company’s my puzzle system
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2. American Lifetime Workout Board
Your regimen doesn’t have to stop when your vacation starts, because the American Lifetime Workout Board can be easily rolled up and stashed in the mesh carrying bag that arrives with it. As a bonus, this model comes in several colors, unlike many others.
- 1-year warranty
- Two different sizes
- Simple yet feels sturdy
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1. Light Beats 3G Ultimate
At 6 feet long by 2 feet wide, the Light Beats 3G Ultimate isn’t so large that it’s tough to use, but it’s also not so small that it doesn’t offer adequate room to move. And move you will, as the top layer is coated with a frictionless dry lubricant.
- Made in the usa
- Dual layers for longevity
- Training dvd included
