Welcome to Review Wednesday, a new series where on the first Wednesday of every month I will review a piece of training equipment that I use in my running and in my recovery. In today’s video, we are talking about the StrongTek Adjustable Wooden Slant Board.
I use this slant board after every single run, and on days where I am not doing any activity, I still use it to stretch out my calves and my ankles. I got the $69.99 one—full coverage tape, but middle size. There’s a $95 version that’s larger, but I didn’t get that one. I got the one shown on the screen, and that’s what we’re talking about today.
First Impressions and Build Quality
Right from the start, I will tell you—I love this thing. But let’s break it down.
The anti-slip treads on the top seem to be very high quality. Feels like a cat’s tongue and provides really good purchase on your feet no matter what angle it’s at. The StrongTek slant board is said to be able to hold up to 450 lbs. Clearly I can’t speak to that, but it does seem to be very good quality.
For carrying purposes, there are hand holds on the side with a rubber handle, so you don’t have to worry about the wooden edge cutting into your hand or getting splinters. Some reviews mention damaged or splintering wood, but in the images people posted, the product looked different from the one I received.
These handles are extremely useful and make carrying it around very easy, while also avoiding any possible damage to your hands.
Adjustable Angles and Versatility
The StrongTek Adjustable Slant Board also adjusts to five different angles: 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, and 35°. If you’re like me and have extremely tight calves and ankles, starting at 15 and working your way up to 25 is often enough. The more flexible you get, the more the greater angles become useful.
Amazon lists a bunch of other benefits of this kind of board, but I’ll let you look into that if you’re interested.
The board also has grips on the bottom so you can bring it anywhere without slipping. It works well on carpet, and those grip pieces on the bottom also work on wood, linoleum—really any surface I’ve tested.
Simple Construction, Solid Functionality
As far as the build, it doesn’t look hard to make yourself. If you want to DIY, it wouldn’t be difficult. We have pieces of wood hinged together: one hinge piece adjusts your angle, and another connects the top to the base. Some side pieces are screwed in. A very simple build.
But if you want something ready to go, it’s available on Amazon for a decent price.
Performance and Durability
Quality: I think it’s very good. I’d give it five stars. It’s not a complicated build, looks durable, and the grip tape and angles allow you to stretch exactly what you need to stretch. I’ve had it for months and use it almost every day—no problems.
Portability: It’s light (just under 10 lbs), has handles, and is easy to carry. I even brought it to my backyard ultra to stretch between loops. Very useful post-race or post-run. Again, four to five stars here.
Effectiveness: Absolutely yes. It does what it’s meant to do. I only wish I’d bought it sooner—would’ve saved me a lot of tight calves and ankles. Five out of five stars here.
Pricing and Final Thoughts
I got it on sale—$69.92 after shipping. Currently, it’s about $70 before shipping on Amazon. I don’t think the price is too high for what it’s done for me, but yes—you could build it cheaper if you wanted to.
Still, if you want something ready-made that works right out of the box, this StrongTek Adjustable Wooden Slant Board is exactly what you’re looking for. The price point is fair for the benefit it delivers.
Final Score: 4.5 out of 5
Combining quality, portability, effectiveness, and price, I give it a 4.5 out of 5. I do think it could be made cheaper on your own, but for what it offers—great quality and real results—it’s a solid piece of equipment.
Highly recommend if you have tight calves, tight ankles, or want a reliable deep stretch after your runs. Go check this one out and let me know how it works for you!