Carpet + Wiifit Board = ???????

Jenbrookie08 · 05-09-2008, 05:27 PM

Can you use the Wii fit Balance board on the carpet....?????? just wondering!!

ROB64 · 05-09-2008, 05:33 PM

I've been wondering this as well. I've seen videos of people playing it on carpet, but my carpet is really plushy.

FronzDan · 05-09-2008, 05:59 PM

I've heard that carpet can affect how well the board works. I plan on putting a wood board under mine.

12noon · 05-09-2008, 06:38 PM

I think you can buy extension legs to use it on carpet. It does have small feet as it is, but would be no good on carpet. BTW i use my Wii Fit on a rug, but it's not a fluffy rug. It's a hard rug.

Backwards Man · 05-09-2008, 07:24 PM

Depends on how fluffy your carpet is and how thick of under lay you have. If you keep the boad in one place and create some carpet groves -over time it should be okay even in the thicker carpet.

K LoLo · 05-09-2008, 07:36 PM

I was wondering this too...i guess no one has a definite answer?

I really want to play this game, but the carpet in my place is kinda thick. I dont wanna waste the money and not be able to play the game.

Jenbrookie08 · 05-09-2008, 08:09 PM

Yeah mine is also fluffy...... i wonder.... i guess we would haveto wait till it come out.. would it be possible calling nintendo and asking them this question????

ROB64 · 05-09-2008, 08:17 PM

I'm sure you could just cut a piece of thin (1/8"-1/4") plywood to put under it. Plywood is strong, so it should hold your weight, and it's thin, so you won't really notice the difference in height.

12noon · 05-09-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by K LoLo

I was wondering this too...i guess no one has a definite answer?

It says in the book (In England) you get with Wii Fit that you can buy carpet feet so that your board works on fluffy carpets.

Clarke · 05-09-2008, 09:01 PM

No. It will catch fire like an Xbox 360.

umbct · 05-09-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarke

No. It will catch fire like an Xbox 360.

XD that would be funny

K LoLo · 05-09-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 12noon

It says in the book (In England) you get with Wii Fit that you can buy carpet feet so that your board works on fluffy carpets.

AAHHH...so I guess they're pretty sturdy? I was kinda worried when that was said that they wouldnt be able to hold a full grown person.

12noon · 05-10-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by K LoLo

AAHHH...so I guess they're pretty sturdy? I was kinda worried when that was said that they wouldnt be able to hold a full grown person.

It can hold a person with a maximum weight of 23st 8lb (150kg). Oh and it takes 4 AA batteries.

K LoLo · 05-11-2008, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 12noon

It can hold a person with a maximum weight of 23st 8lb (150kg). Oh and it takes 4 AA batteries.

I was talking about the carpet legs.

Eagles · 05-11-2008, 03:43 AM

I've had no problems playing it on a rug. I'm not sure how it will go on fluffy carpet though.

ROB64 · 05-11-2008, 03:53 AM

Is it worth the buy?

Eagles · 05-11-2008, 04:03 AM

It really depends on whether you personally think you'll use it regularly. The balance games are fun. The muscle and aerobic exercises do give a good workout, and there are quite a variety of exercises to choose from. I'm not really into the Yoga part though.

I think it was a good purchase, especially as there are others in the house who will also get some good use out of it. The only problem is, I don't know how I'm going to gain weight from it as I'm currently underweight.