Balance Board / Balance Board This board is a simple and fun way to gain balance for all board sports, especially skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing. They come with griptape for riding with socks and for doing tricks. The ratio of board lenghth to pipe diameter is an all around medium for beginners just learning to stay up to advanced riders who can bust spins and tricks. The thicker the carpet, the slower the board will roll, and thus the easier it is to balance. Harder surfaces should only be attempted by the experienced.