Ripstik Caster Board
From Ripstik
The new Ripstick combines all the fun and excitement of surfing and snowboarding and puts it on wheels. Inspired by the classic shape and design of a skateboard, the Ripstick looks like something out of the future. Instead of the traditional four-wheel skateboard, this amazing board can make smooth, quick 360-degree turns on just two wheels. Just stand on the sturdy traction plates and subtle movements propel the Ripstick even up a hill! The front and rear flexible panels are controlled by a spring-oriented bar located on the top of the wheels. The rugged polyurethane wheels are 77mm/85A with ABEC-5 bearings. Separating the two traction plates is a padded rubber carrying handle. Measures 33.5″ long x 10″ wide. Weighs 8 lbs. Wear helmet and pads for safety. 90-day warranty.
Features
- Groundbreaking caster board that acts like a skateboard/snowboard hybrid
- Pivoting deck and 360-degree caster trucks enable snowboard-like carving
- Spiked traction pads, kick tail and nose, and concave deck design
- 76mm polyurethane wheels and precision ABEC-5 bearing casters; Value Pack includes two extra wheels
- Designed for riders age 8 years and up; supports up to 220 pounds
My son,age 9,never really got too excited about riding his skateboard.A kid round the corner got a Rip Stik and my son really wanted one.
Being a boy,he (of course) went out with the thing without watching the instuction DVD that came with it,got frustrated and went sulking to his room.
After watching the DVD and learning HOW to get on it and How to move it, he LOVES it and is out every day riding it and learning new tricks.It’sbetter than a skateboard in the way it moves and the way you can “wiggle” it uphill without taking your foot off the board.
Moral to the story-give your child the DVD first,THEN the Rip Stick for better results and less frustration.