14 DAY TRIAL // If you're the type of person who just loves practicing snowboarding and skateboarding in a virtual world (namely via video games), then you'll certainly be interested in the DEK stabilizing platform, an accessory that's apparently capable of improving your proficiency in the aforementioned type of games. According to the manufacturer, DEK LLC, a Minnesota-based company focused on improving video game experiences through highly designed stabilizing platforms and other gaming accessories, the DEK is tailored for PlayStation and Nintendo Wii skate, snowboarding and fitness games, including Tony Hawk: RIDE and Tony Hawk: SHRED. The gaming accessory is apparently capable of providing increased stability while playing or working out and improves board to controller connectivity on any floor surface (which is quite an important feature, providing this thing a serious edge over competing solutions, including proprietary ones). Furthermore, street-savvy graphic designs enhance the experience while the ShurFoot texture provides needed traction and an authentic street feel. The DEK will also improve the virtual experience of the new Kinect for Xbox 360 games by simulating an actual skate or snowboard. "Our online research revealed millions of comments regarding stability and communication consistency between the board and console," said Tim Beres, co-creator of the DEK. "We're huge fans of Wii and Xbox and saw a fun way to improve the gaming experience." Pro rider Pat Milbery uses the DEK during board gaming and will be featuring it during the SO-GNAR Mighty Midwest Snowboard Camp Tour this season. "My board control was greatly improved with the DEK," said Milbery. "The DEK graphics make me stoked to play." And just about everyone out there could easily get stoked about playing too, if they decided to churn out around 30 US dollars, because this is the DEK's price tag (not that expensive, especially if it really does provide the features it's advertised to).
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