FluidStance Plane Standing Desk Balance Board - 360 Degree Rocker for Fatigue and Exercise - Sustainably Made, Anti-Slip Wobble Board - Premium Desk Accessories

The media could not be loaded. Update 4/8/2021:I still stand by my original review BUT I did want to note that Fluidstance offers a next gen of this board on their site; the Plane Cloud which has 1/2 inch thick foam top! Even though I was past my return window, they were awesome enough to let me exchange my board directly with them. The price difference is $30 and so worth having the extra layer of comfort! Great customer service with Fluidstance, 100% recommend.I have been working from home for almost a year now and the lower back pain was getting REAL. Sitting down for 9-10 hours a day, I started feeling significant discomfort that radiated upwards to my middle back; it was painful to sit for more than 2 hours which I’ve gone to get a PT eval for. I recently purchased a RIF6 sit stand station (also a must-have) and was on the search for a balance board. I came across this one and was hesitant to purchase because of the price. But after doing some research, I decided to go for it and WOWWWOWOOWOW I’m so glad I did!This board is amazing and so much fun to use! It keeps my core and lower body muscles constantly engaged without much effort. I am able to rock back and forth, side to side, twist around and stretch my back (while holding onto desk) with ease. I even like twisting around while on my tippy toes! It is fairly easy to balance on and gives you so much fluidity with every movement. I am addicted to using it and have noticed that I feel more energized and focused while I’m on it; I do not get as tired around 1-2pm like I used to from sitting down all day. I feel it has also been helpful in alleviating my back pain and my back does not feel as sore at the end of the day. NOTE: this is not a super difficult training / exercise board. This board is more suited towards enhancing an ergo-friendly working environment. If you’re looking for an exercise / physical therapy balance board, then this may not be the best fit.Works great on tile and is not noisy at all (video attached). It also works well on carpet although you will find there’s a bit more resistance when using twisting motions. For carpet, I’d recommend placing one of those hard/clear mats underneath. I would also recommend wearing a pair of comfy shoes while on it, especially for long periods of use. I love that Fluidstance’s boards are sustainably sourced and made in the USA with 100% recyclable material (which explains the price tag a bit more).This is my first balance board purchase, so I can’t compare it to others on the market but I noticed the design is a lot more intricate than most. The Plane board is super sturdy and you can just tell it’s made with quality and care. I’ve been raving about this board to all my friends and can’t say enough good things about it; the purchase was well worth it!

Day #1 and already in love with this thing! I've been searching, and searching (and searching some more!) for a board to use at my desk.I had been wanting to stand more, but my back wasn't having it. While searching for an anti-fatigue mat, I stumbled upon the world of balance boards.The first one I tried was round (Aquiva wooden wobble board), and didn't allow for a very wide stance without worrying about falling off the edge and embarassing myself in front of my office mates. Returned.The second one was longer in shape, like a skateboard (Simply Fit board). This shape is perfect, but the ends curved upward, causing my ankles to get sore after about 20 minutes because they were bent funny. I kept this one, because it's a good workout for myself and the kids....just not for use for long periods of time at a standing desk.My 3rd was an amazing board from a very cool company in Wisconsin, Whirly Board. It totally looks like a skateboard, and is even made from wood. Very nice, sturdy construction. It's for skateboard or snowboard training, with a total of 3 pivot points. Advanced users could use at a standing desk. But not this chick! This board was way too challenging for me and my current fitness level (which is at about a -3 right now, if I'm being honest). I returned this, but plan on repurchasing down the road once I meet my fitness goals. And their customer service is phenomenal.And now I have THIS board....The Plane by FluidStance. I immediately whooped with joy while trying it out for the first time. It's solidly constructed, and has the perfect amount of movement, in all directions. You don't feel like you're going to fall off, but you don't feel completely stable either. I wonder what will happen if I sneeze while standing on this..... I'll include that in an update at a later time!For the price I paid for this thing, I hope the construction lasts. I'm a bit worried about the edge coming loose after some use, but I will be back to update if anything like that happens.I am so happy that I finally have the perfect board for work! Plus, there was a nice little handwritten note included. Awesome company. Thank you! :)

I bought a standing desk a few months ago but it just wasn’t comfortable to stand after about 30 minutes. This board is AMAZING and really helps break up the long hours of sitting. I exercise, stretch all my aching muscles and overall just love moving while I work. The reason for 4 stars is when I took it out of the box, I immediately tried it out, only to find it scratched my floor. I turned it over and found several round scratches, with one of them deep enough that the surface had a jagged spot that scratched the floor. I used some sand paper to flatten out the plastic that was sticking up and it works great. Now I’m left with an even more scratched up bottom from the sanding but no biggie because no one sees the bottom. I should’ve checked it the minute I took it out of the box so I chose to fix the problem instead of exchanging it. Do not be discouraged from my experience. This board is everything they claim and more. I really do love it despite the scratched floor.

I had tried this at a trade show a while back and loved it, but they only had the premium model, which was a bit pricey for my needs. This one has the same function but is a little more wallet-friendly. Cheaper brands don't provide the range of motion that this one does. I don't exercise with it, just stand at my desk when I'm working on my laptop. It's also great for prep work in the kitchen or watching television. I like that it forces you to keep moving, albeit subtly. I found that other brands require you to iniate the moving. They make it too easy to simply stand completely still.