The birth of a simple but revolutionary idea
Once upon a time, there was a wave, the wave of a young father and talented carpenter, Thibault Tranchard, whose simple yet ingenious idea would revolutionize the world of fitness and play. It all began in 2012 with a playful experiment: Thibault carved a fake surfboard from the foam mattress of his boat, creating a board with a rounded bottom for his 4-year-old nephew who dreamed of surfing but hadn't yet learned to swim. This creation, initially intended for family use, quickly became a hit and generated an enthusiasm that exceeded his expectations.
Convinced he had created the ideal toy for children, Thibault launched a crowdfunding campaign. The response was overwhelming, raising nearly €12,000 to begin production. But to his surprise, not only did children love the ToyBoard®, but parents, rehabilitation professionals, and psychomotor therapists also recognized its potential as an excellent tool for their patients.
Thibault, always receptive to this new interest, quickly developed a new foam density capable of supporting the weight of an adult. Thus, a new chapter in the ToyBoard® story began.
Winner of the prestigious Lépine competition just a few months after its launch in late 2015, ToyBoard® has enjoyed phenomenal success. It quickly gained traction in the medical field, among associations, and more recently, in the world of sports training and fitness. Proud of its "Made in France" label and mindful of its environmental impact, Thibault has been running ToyBoard® as a human-scale, socially responsible company ever since.
By choosing ToyBoard®, you are not only embracing a fun and innovative approach to sport and play, but you are also supporting a more humane and responsible approach to economic activity in today's world. Each board embodies our commitment to quality, community, and the planet – a commitment shared by our ever-growing community of ToyBoard® enthusiasts.
Would you like to know more before ordering?
We have gathered here the answers to the most frequently asked questions about usage, delivery and progress.
The Toyboard is a foam balance board, innovative in its surf-inspired shape, creating slight instability.
The Toyboard is a foam balance board, innovative in its surf-inspired shape, creating slight instability.
The Toyboard is a foam balance board, innovative in its surf-inspired shape, creating slight instability.
The Toyboard is a foam balance board, innovative in its surf-inspired shape, creating slight instability.
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