Wii Riiser Aerobic Step for the Wii Fit Balance Board

by ZooZen

Product Features

• Made from sturdy steel with plastic feet
• X Shape closes for easy storage
• Very stable and durable
• Brings the Wii Balance Board up to a 4 inch height, standard for step aerobics

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001P7C6EU
• Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: April 25, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,963 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #25 in Video Games > Wii > Hardware > Fitness Accessories

Product Description

The Riiser is a stand that you put under your Wii Fit balance board. It brings the top of the Wii Fit up to a full 4 inch height., which is the standard height for step aerobics. When you are performing step excercises on the Wii Fit minigames, you will get a much better workout.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This thing is great!, June 25, 2009

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Jerrbear "IV Nurse" (Post Falls, ID United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Wii Riiser Aerobic Step for the Wii Fit Balance Board (Accessory)

I was a bit worried about this product when I saw the other reviews. It looked like it was just what I was looking for, but reports of instability made me doubtful. When it arrived, I got a sheet of that non-slip rubbery shelf liner material and cut out two circles for each of the four feet and placed them in the four cavities atop the riser legs. I weigh 265, and I have been using the riser now for two weeks on medium thickness carpet. It is perfectly stable, does not slip at all or make noise. I like to do 30 minutes of free stepping each morning, and this really provides a good aerobic workout. If you want to increase the effectiveness of your workout, give this riser a try.

11/20/09 Update: Now I've had this thing for around five months. I do 4,000 steps each morning, four or five days a week; so up to 20,000 steps a week and the thing still works fine. It does make a little noise when I hula-hoop, but other than that, it is rock solid.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not stable, May 6, 2009

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Juniperbush (Traverse City, MI USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii Riiser Aerobic Step for the Wii Fit Balance Board (Accessory)

I read the other reviews of this product and wondered if we were talking about the same thing. I did not find the riser stable at all. It felt like it was sliding when you stepped on it and you could hear it move. I use the balance board and riser on carpet, but this is not the problem. The riser does not fit securely on the balance board. I wish it would have been made to fit better.
Having said this, it does make a big difference in the cardio workout you do. I used it in the Advanced Step aerobics and my legs are feeling it.
I would like to see Wii come out with an all step aerobics program.

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Waste Your Money, May 8, 2009

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Notmyrealname (Missouri) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii Riiser Aerobic Step for the Wii Fit Balance Board (Accessory)

This product does what it says it does - it raises your balance board four inches which brings it to standard aerobic step height. However, it is not sturdy at all; it does not even lock in place. I would have just as much security by placing the balance board on a stack of phone books. This product is a law suit waiting to happen. Please do not waste your money on this product, wait for Wii to come out with something.