Boardrop

Boardrop sits somewhere between a game controller and a piece of fitness equipment. According to the campaign, the device is made using actual snowboard and skateboard materials, with the goal of recreating the physical feel of riding a board at home, whether or not snow or a skatepark is within reach.

How it works

The maker says Boardrop uses motion sensors to track the rider's movements precisely, translating them into character control and trick inputs in games. The project pitches this as useful across skill levels: a practice tool for beginners and an additional training method for experienced riders.

• Built using real snowboard and skateboard materials, per the maker
• Motion-sensor tracking for in-game control and trick execution
• LED lighting, which the campaign also links to a night mode for training
• Compatibility with home game consoles and fitness apps, according to the maker
• Usable as a balance board for core training

Beyond the game

The fitness angle is central to the pitch. The maker describes the board as designed to improve balance and deliver exercise benefits through app integration, and suggests its use as a balance board could support core training and rehabilitation. These are the campaign's own claims; no clinical or independent data is cited.

Looking ahead, the project frames Boardrop as applicable to esports as well as the exercise and rehabilitation markets, and floats the possibility of extending the motion-tracking and LED approach into other sports and education in the future.