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Surf Trainer

A balance-training exploration that uses interchangeable rocker geometry to vary the relationship between the platform and the ground.

Configurations
Nine front-and-rear combinations
Architecture
Six components · Flat-pack construction
Surf Trainer overview with the physical trainer and its configurable rocker system.
Surf Trainer overview with the physical trainer and its configurable rocker system.View full-size image in a new tab

Look closer

Additional technical details and development studies.

Rocker configurations

Nine combinations come from the front and rear rocker options.

Nine combinations come from the front and rear rocker options.
Nine combinations come from the front and rear rocker options.View full-size image in a new tab
Flat-pack architecture

The six-component architecture is shown separated for construction and storage.

The six-component architecture is shown separated for construction and storage.
The six-component architecture is shown separated for construction and storage.View full-size image in a new tab
Use demonstration

The physical trainer in use, showing its balance behavior.

The physical trainer in use, showing its balance behavior.Download video

THE TAKEAWAY

Change the behavior by changing the geometry, then test it through physical use.