PowerSlide Board - Slide Board at HockeyShot.com

The PowerSlide Board package is available in 2 different sizes, either the 8 FT model or the 10 FT model. This system helps players develop the quick, explosive power in your skating stride. Increase your lateral power, strength, agility and endurance off the ice. Make a difference today!

Product Features:

Available in both 8 Feet and 10 Feet Models.
Comes with 1 pair of LG Booties (sizes 8 - 12).
Sliding Surface - Specially formulated sliding surface designed to give smooth positive slide.
Ramps - The heavy rubber ramps stabilize the end stops and prevent movement of the slide board across the floor. The angle of the ramps provide for the correct positioning of the foot at take off and finish of each stride.
Booties - The nylon booties work with the slide surface to achieve smooth slides. The coating on the inside of the booties and the elastic trim around the opening help keep the booties snug against the wearer's shoes.
Pouch - The carrying case makes it easier to transport the slide board, ramps and the booties. The carrying case has a heavy duty strap and a lace closure at the opening.
End Stop & Bumpers - Designed for stiffness, strength and durability, the end stops are the starting and finishing points of each slide. They are attached to the rubber ramps with heavy duty clamping knobs. One of the end stops is fixed to the slide surface while the other is adjustable over the full length of the slide surface.

The Powerslide is fully adjustable and portable(roll-up). Powerslide Package includes the Powerslide slide board with adjustable end stop, bumpers, ramps, booties, carrying case, and instructions. Everything you need to get sliding. The Powerslide builds the quick explosive power that athletes need for the court, field, and ice. Increased lateral power, strength, agility and endurance add up to the competitive edge an athlete needs!

To order additional booties, select additional sizes in the product accessories tab on the right hand side:

Booties - Small (Men's < 5 1/2, Women's < 7)
Booties - Medium (Men's 5 1/2 to 8, Women's 7 to 9 1/2)
Booties - Large (Men's 8 to 12, Women's 9 1/2 to 12 1/2)
Booties - Extra Large (Men's 13 and up, Women's 13 and up)

Powerslide Board Review
by HockeyReviewHQ.com

Hockey slideboards are a unique training tool that are meant to help players improve their skating at home. Unless you can afford to run a hockey arena in your back yard the entire year or install fake ice, a hockey slideboard is the only chance you have to simulate skating. When it comes to slideboards there are a number of options available. In this article we will be reviewing the Powerslide.

What You Get with the Powerslide Slideboard

The Powerslide comes in an easy to carry nylon bag. When we emptied the bag, there were a number of items inside. When you order the slideboard you will get

Powerslide slideboard
Two end pieces / stoppers
A pair of “booties”
Nylon carrying bag

Purpose

The purpose of the slideboard is to provide hockey players with an area to practice skating. The slideboard is designed to be very smooth, and when used with the nylon booties people are able to slide smoothly from one side to the other. This sliding feeling replicates the feeling of sliding on ice with skates on.

Price

The Powerslide retails for $174.95 for the 8-foot size and $184.95 for the 10-foot size. If you would like more information about the Powerslide, be sure to check back for our full Powerslide review.

Assembly

This was easy, all I needed to do was attach the two end pieces to the slideboard. One end piece is permanently attached with bolts, while the other can be moved in or out in order to allow more room to slide or less room to slide.

Testing Out the Slideboard

For this review I tested the slideboard to see how well I could slide, if it feels similar to skating, if I got a workout, and if I think it can help players improve their hockey skills.

Sliding

I was definitely impressed at how easy it is to slide on the slideboard. The nylon booties are great, and make sliding across very easy. I started by sliding back and forth, and just getting a feel for the board, then I increased the distance of the slide by moving the end piece.

Workout

After a few minutes of going back and forth I could feel the burn. My inner thighs were starting to get a bit sore, and I could feel a bit of a burn in my upper legs.

Skating?

The feeling is similar to skating because you need to push off with one foot, and then glide with the other. The difference is that on the Powerslide you only go back and forth, not forwards. I think that the Powerslide would help hockey players who do not use their edges or those who “run” on the ice.

Fun?

I think younger hockey players will have more fun on the slideboard. As for me, after a while, sliding back and forth got a bit old. It kind of felt like public skating; I just can’t have fun without a hockey stick in my hand! That gave me a great idea though. Why not take the slideboard outside and put it next to my hockey shooting board?

Hockey Slide Board Combo Training

The hockey slideboard was pretty fun to use indoors, but after I brought it outside and used it with my hockey shooting pad, my level of enjoyment increased significantly. I got a bit bored just sliding back and forth inside, but when I used the slideboard while shooting and stickhandling it was great. I actaully got a pretty good full-body workout after shooting and stickhandling for half of an hour.

The slideboard also adds a whole new dimension to shooting and stickhandling practice. Instead of standing still I was now able to move laterally. This is great because it adds a new level of realness to the dekes and moves that I am practicing. I also like shooting while using the slideboard because I can incorporate weight transfer into my shot.

Overall Thoughts

Penalty Box

I have been using the slideboard for a few weeks and I can honestly say that I have no beef with anything. It is meant to be a slippery surface to slide back and forth on, and that's exactly what you can do!

Scoresheet

Here are a few points that I liked about the Powerslide

Good price compared to other slideboards
Easy to slide back and forth
Stoppers work well for me to push off of (I weigh 190 pounds)
Will teach beginner hockey players to use their edges
Easy to adjust the distance you want to slide, and also lots of room to slide
A lot of fun to use while shooting and stickhandling

I recommend the slideboard to beginner hockey players, or good players who want to make shooting and stickhandling practice more fun and or challenging.