“J” is for Joggling boards. Simple in design, a joggling board consists of one plank, or seat, supported by stands at each end. The plank length varies, sometimes extending as long as sixteen feet. Variations include joggling boards that have stands with curved bottoms that allow the user to “joggle” both up and down and sway from side to side. Joggling boards are made from just about any type of wood, fir and cypress are two of the more common varieties. Lauded for their ability to ease arthritic pain and other forms of bodily discomfort, joggling boards have also remained popular with romantic couples, mothers trying to soothe a fitful infant, and children intent on enjoying hour of play. Like the rocking chair, the joggling board has long been a fixture on porches throughout the South Carolina lowcountry.
“J” is for Joggling boards
