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Caitlin C.Verified
The basis trainer is a really well designed product and the build is high quality. But the coaching and feedback from Van in the community is incredible. It's informative and so encouraging. Very helpful for improving both technique and fitness level.
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Russell A.Verified
Hey guys..pros and cons..pros awesome trainer and actually mimics paddling! Very cool! Con is that it’s all over the place back and forth as you paddle (side to side) I tweaked the stand and it stopped all the excess backNforth.. great job guys ShreddON
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Len S.Verified
Hi Van. Love the paddle trainer, I used it through winter in Australia, but when it’s warm I jump in the swim spa with my surfboard and paddle in there. I live an hour from the surf these days but when I’m out I love being able to surf for 4-5 hours and this paddle trainer has allowed me to do this. It also keeps me motivated. I like what you say, paddle fitness is everything and it allows you to catch more waves and it compounds over time. I always think to myself I may never be the best surfer...
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Seldon Y.Verified
So far so good. Haven’t used it that much but definitely felt sore after first few uses. Definitely broke into a sweat. Still getting used to it and the set up and technique. As a swimmer, I say It’s definitely better than swimming for surf paddle improvement.
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Eng Y.Verified
I thought I was just buying a paddle trainer, but it turned out to be much more. The 3 months of free Shoulder and Paddling courses, Weekly Deep Dive Q&A and Surf Technique recordings were super helpful and really opened my eyes. Van's personal, nerdy take on paddling, shoulder rehab, and training has also been really useful. I'd say the Basis Paddle Trainer is truly made by a surfer, for surfers.
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Aviad M.Verified
I saw tons of positive reviews, but I was still skeptical, and was afraid to spend such amount on something that I'll have to return. However, I did the leap and ordered the trainer. And guys, I don't usually review stuff, but these are game changers. For real. I have been using them just several days, but they are the closest feeling I have ever had on land to true paddling. When used correctly, you feel the load on the same muscles as if you were paddling in the sea right now. I am confident ...
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Chae B.Verified
Just starting with the Basis paddle trainer system after a life threatening medical issue, at my age I wasn't sure there was any way back to surf fitness. Just did a session at my local (1 1/2 Hours) and was surprised at how well I coped, I do think the trainer is helping a lot, Cheers Chae.
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Brian H.Verified
Been using the trainer for a few weeks. My first surf session was yesterday and I immediately felt the results! Basically, I spent two hours in the water and wasn't as tired as in the past when only lasting one hour per session.
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Jon B.Verified
I am 68 years old. I don’t get into the water as much as I would like. The trainer helps keep my paddle muscle's and cardio ready. I use it laying on a bench so it keeps my lower back and posture laying on the board in better shape for surf than just using resistance bands.
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Graham J.Verified
I have had a brilliant experience with the paddle trainer! Since the product arrived, I have been dragged away from the ocean due to work commitments... However the first thing I packed was the paddle trainer! My colleagues and I have been training on it daily and have noticed a significant improvement in paddle fitness and technique. We have utilised the trainer as part of circuit training and aligned to the online videos, used it to improve technique. The paddle trainer is being used by comple...
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Patrick M.Verified
Used it till I could not, surgery coming up and doc said to lay off a bit relax muscles etc etc etc but in 4 weeks he said get back after because I have 2 hours a day in the bay paddling and he said it would be perfect. Then have to get my pop up back he said start with the chicken wing then move on as strength builds. Going to get one for grandson
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Johannes L.Verified
Great tool especially during the winter. I m using it along cross fit und swim training. Also doing prone paddling in the summer which really helped my endurance in the last years. Highly recommended for everyone. The great thing about the paddle trainer is that you can use it everywhere any time and you are training the exact muscle groups like you do in surfing. Built quality seems great although I can’t say anything about longtime durability.
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Joey B.Verified
i already did. my 2nd trainer is a back up and also a tool to advocate for your trainer.to all my naysayer friends,i'm going to let them try it first hand to see for themselves and drum up sales for you van.i am so gratefull that you put in the effort to come up with such an awesome tool for us average joes.this is my way of giving back to the sport that has brought me a life time of stoke and changed my life.thank you so much van! i use it an hour every day theres no waves, which is alot in r...
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Matthew T.Verified
The Basis paddle system works the paddling muscles far more effectively than elastic bands do. I get a far better workout in working on muscles, fitness & technique related to surf paddling.
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Darragh C.Verified
Great trainer, can’t understate the importance of watching the tutorials! Keeps me paddle fit in between sessions which can be unpredictable here in the south of Ireland. My wave count has gone up mainly due to not missing waves after paddling back to the take off and having the energy to turn and go. Great tool.
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Sandro B.Verified
Shipping and handling were tip-top. The Paddle Trainer arrived about three weeks before my surfing trip. A bit last-minute, admittedly. But since I do a lot of other sports, I felt that training with the Paddle Trainer mainly helped me activate the necessary muscles in the corresponding movement sequence. In the water, I was faster and had more stamina than usual.
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Michael D.Verified
This PADDLE TRAINER has been momentous in changing my surfing live in my 70's. After tearing my left rotator cuff from using resistance bands (quite a common occurrence my physiotherapist says). I have taken 18 months to heal and in the meantime atrophy of the paddling muscles set in even though I was swimming and doing periodic paddling and surfing. This device fully copies paddling -I was shocked! After using it 3 times, I immediately noticed sore muscles in exactly the same spots in the Trape...
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Florian K.Verified
The community offers good content. From a sports science perspective, it is very structured and well organized. There is a lot of content that is really important for long-term success in building users' paddling fitness. In addition, it provides members with knowledge about training programming principles (e.g., deload weeks) and training periodization for different training outcomes. I liked that the community shared its solutions for attaching/anchoring the trainer to various objects and eve...
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Jonathan L.Verified
Two weeks in and feeling good.. This is a convenient tool and just 5 minutes twice a day is really enough to work my back and shoulders (I’m not a frequent surfer). The pull feels pretty smooth and the videos in the community have actually been very useful without requiring a lot of time. I went on a business trip last week and was able to take the trainer with me and quickly/easily set it up in the hotel gym by lashing it to a weight rack. Felt great to be able to do something to work on my pad...
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Morgan R.Verified
The paddle trainer is a great addition for those who live far from the ocean. I've tried resistance bands and swimming but this feels more similar to paddling. Its easy to set up, but I do think the price point is a bit high.
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Joseph B.Verified
i've been using paddle cords for yrs, bought the maverix paddle trainer and broke it in 6 months,looked at the vasa eronmeter but that was1850 w/o a bench which led me to surfbasis.i'm very happy with it as long as it holds up, i pull my self up my total gym on an angle of 5 out of 6 1200 times before i do 2 sets of 20 mins on 5 of your product.next day 2000 times up my total gym in 55 min, then light weights for my rotators for 20 mins.do this every day there's no surf.2 different workouts f...
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Kyle T.Verified
The paddle trainer was just what I needed. I'm 44 and visit my family back home on Oahu for a couple of weeks every summer. I wanted something to help get me into paddle shape. The trainer really simulates paddling which was great. The added benefit was that it helped me refine my paddling technique. I could go slow and experiment with different movements and tips from the Basis videos. That was just as important as the ability to simulate real paddling. When I visited Oahu last month the result...
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Julien R.Verified
The feel is as close as can get to real paddling. The burn comes faster than in the water. Perfect to stay fit when you don't have access to the ocean
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Alex N.Verified
I was skeptical when I bought this, not knowing how effective it would actually be compared to other cheaper methods like resistance bands, etc. To my pleasant surprise, the basis trainer provides a workout that feels extremely similar to surf paddling and after a workout you end up with the same muscle fatigue feeling as when you come out of a big surf in pumping conditions with a lot of paddling. I'm definitely excited to use this more and see how it impacts my surfing fitness for bigger swell...
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Tom M.Verified
I haven't had the Basis Trainer long enough to see its effect on my paddle fitness, but the product is simple and effective and I'm impressed with the way that it does all the things it needs to do without anything extraneous.
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Al J.Verified
Absolutely love it! Such a great training tool. For a busy working Dad with three kids I find it hard to find time to get to the beach. With the paddle trainer I can get some paddle reps up when I wouldn’t normally get time! Great product guys! Highly recommend Cheers Al
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Savannah T.Verified
I just started using this after not surfing for a month plus and can already tell it's gonna be a game-changer. Summer in CA, waves are non-existent, love that I can use it to stay in paddle shape and will be ready when the next swell comes!
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Mike J.Verified
I have only been training with the paddle trainer for a few weeks, and have yet to go surfing (the reason i bought the trainer is because i hardly ever manage to make it for a surf due to shift work and family responsibilities….). But i can say that it definitely mimics paddling very well, and will give me more confidence when i finally do manage to get down the beach.
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Jason F.Verified
Significantly better paddle training than any bands or other exercise patterns I’ve used in the past. I could feel the change in my paddle after just a few training sessions. The set-up is definitely a bit challenging especially if you have different types of door frames like I do. Eventually I figured out how to get it to work pretty much anywhere, even on a straight, round door frame pull up bar. It doesn’t fit perfectly in a lot of the place that I use it, but the “chatter” doesn’t really ...
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Christopher L.Verified
Only had the trainer for 2 weeks and had my first surf since owning it and the improvement in paddle power and endurance was already noticeable, i was getting into waves earlier as from a little more paddling speed. It will be interesting to see how my paddling improves after a couple of months. As we had a shark attack at my local break yesterday about 20 minutes after i had my surf there i will be just using the paddle trainer for a couple of weeks instead of surfing.
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Tim K.Verified
I wasn't stoked that I had to pay for all the content rather than just by the paddle trainer. After watching the videos, I'm way more focused on strengthening my shoulders and working on my form. Great content! Very thorough program.
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Jeff T.Verified
l have surfed all my life , l just turned 65 years old. i have had shoulder injuries for years from racing long distances paddle boards. along with injuries from playing tennis . l have been playing padel for the last 5 years . after using the trainer i am back to crushing overheads . i really think you should also target the tennis and padel community . I have told all my friends.. thank you
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Javier S.Verified
I live in The Canary Islands, and the delivery took long time to arrive, I had to send it to a friend in Madrid and wait for a month to travel there 😜 I been using it only for 3 days and looks very impressive, I tried it laying down and also seated on a bank Right now it works better for me seated, so I hanged it on the TRX hook The presentation on a box is remarkable, congratulations If you let me give you an improvement area…is regarding the stopper that holds the two door’s supporters it c...
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Adam J.Verified
I live in an area where its hard to be a surfer!!! Me and my fellas always travel for surf get-a-ways and Basis has been a game changer. NO more playing catch up and getting tanked in the line-up. Thank you from an Ole Guy!
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Amber K.Verified
This is super well designed both in function and looks-- very impressed! Landlocked surfer (for now) and have started using it daily so my next surf trip is even better! It'd be worth the extra weight in the luggage to travel with it too given how easy the set up is and that you can use it really anywhere there's a door, a tree, a pole. Highly recommend if you can't paddle in the water every day!
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Pocholo I.Verified
I’ve been using it almost everyday. It’s really helpful for me since I can’t surf that much due to busy work schedule. I can say my endurance really improved and so did my wave count. It’s a damn good workout too. Living in Hong Kong makes it hard to for me to improve my surfing and maintain my fitness since we barely get good waves here. But still I love surfing. Thanks Basis team for a great product! I appreciate you guys! 🫡
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Tilman R.Verified
I had some initial issues with the door setup but with a bit of fiddling got it to work reliably now. I like that it works both for endurance and more strength oriented training. Brief sessions (2 x 20 minutes per week) got me through the winter time and I completely avoided the usual frustration of lacking fitness during the first spring surf trip. Recommended.
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Matt C.Verified
Great product that really helps train for real conditions when they aren't available. super smart design, well made product and instruction that is unparalleled. I could feel the difference from what was missing with other trainers i've tried immediately. Definitely get one.
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Joseph G.Verified
I'm super impressed and very appreciative. I knew I had to be away from the ocean for a few weeks, so I took my Basis trainer with me (packs nice and tight in suitcase). Can't wait to get back in the water in better paddle shape than when I left!
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Jeffrey R.Verified
After entering my 40’s I started to have shoulder pain. I saw multiple physios, tried many different rehab’s, and the combination of this shoulder pain course along with fixing my paddle technique and giving me a chance to do smaller chunks of rehab to simulate the paddling and I’m finally back on track. I don’t live near the surf so my shoulder was flaring up when I was doing 4 day surf trips at a time and paddling for multiple sessions each day. This trainer I can already tell will have...
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