How A Simple Decision Shapes The Way You Move

Choosing your first SLACKBOARD setup can feel more difficult than you expect. Both options look similar. Both promise balance training. Both are part of the same GIBBON system.
So what is the real difference between them? And which one fits your personal goals, your household, or your training style?

In this guide, you will find everything you need to make the right choice between a single-line SLACKBOARD (ORIGINAL) and a double-line SLACKBOARD (DUO).

WHAT DO BOTH SLACKBOARDS HAVE IN COMMON?

Before looking at the differences, let us start with what stays the same.

Both SLACKBOARD configurations offer:

• identical board size
• identical weight capacity
• identical slackline length
• the same FSC-certified wood construction
• the same core benefit: effective balance training in a compact space

Every SLACKBOARD is built with three mounting holes, which means it can be set up as:

• a single-line system (SLACKBOARD Original)
• a double-line system (SLACKBOARD Duo)

The setup you choose does not change the board. It only changes the number of lines you use.

Now let us look at what each setup does best.

THE DOUBLE LINE SETUP (SLACKBOARD DUO)

More Stability and More Versatility

The SLACKBOARD Duo gives you everything the Original offers, with the option to attach two parallel lines instead of one. This transforms the board into a more stable, more accessible and more versatile training tool.

With two lines installed, the board becomes an instability trainer, not a pure balance trainer. You still get activation and movement, but the support is greater, making the surface easier to stand on.

This added stability opens the door to a wider range of users and exercises.

Compared to the single line, the Duo setup is:

• easier entry for complete beginners
• ideal for kids under six
• excellent for older adults working on balance confidence
• supportive for rehab or low-impact training
• more suitable for functional exercises like squats or light weight training
• usable as a standing desk platform
• more comfortable for multi-user households or shared equipment

What makes the SLACKBOARD Plus unique is flexibility. You can start on two lines and, whenever you feel ready, switch to a single line without buying a second board.

Best for:

• families with mixed skill levels
• children and seniors
• beginners who want a safer learning curve
• people wanting more versatility
• users doing fitness, strength or rehab exercises
• anyone wanting a board that adapts to multiple training styles

THE SINGLE LINE SETUP (SLACKBOARD ORIGINAL)

Pure, Three-Dimensional Balance Training

The Slackboard Original is designed for people who want the most authentic balance challenge. With only one line attached, the board becomes a fully dynamic training surface that moves in every direction. This movement activates:

• deep stabilizer muscles
• the entire core
• hips and ankles
• your neuromuscular system

Even short daily sessions create noticeable improvements in balance and body control. A single line requires attention, coordination and focus. It trains the body to react instantly to small disturbances — exactly the qualities you want for skiing, running, skating, climbing or simply moving confidently in daily life.

Best for:

• balance training as the main goal
• athletes wanting a challenge
• people looking for strong progression
• users already comfortable with instability
• compact home training without extra accessories

If your goal is to build real balance ability, the Original setup is the most direct path.

WHICH BOARD SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Your decision depends on your goal, your experience level, and who else will use the board.

Choose the Single Line (SLACKBOARD Original) if:

• you want the most effective balance challenge
• you are training for sports where reactive stability matters
• you enjoy progression and small daily practice
• you want the closest feel to a real slackline

Choose the Double Line (SLACKBOARD Duo) if:

• you want extra stability at the start
• you are buying for kids, beginners or older adults
• you want to do fitness workouts in addition to balancing
• multiple people in your household will use the board
• you want both options: stability today, challenge tomorrow

Both setups will improve balance. The difference is how you want to experience it.

Whether you choose the SLACKBOARD Original or the SLACKBOARD Plus, both setups share one mission: to bring high-quality balance training into your home in a simple and sustainable way.
Start with the stability you need. Grow into the challenge you want.
Your body will feel the difference either way.