RazorRipstik Caster Board - Red

This is the original and best. Don't get cheap imitations as they're not worth the money. Would highly recommend this high quality product.

Ok this is definitely really fun but if you don’t practice enough you can badly injure yourself. People who are getting these take into consideration that they aren’t risk free it is still a great form of mobility you just need to practice and watch some YouTube videos on how to ride them. Eg my dad broke his wrist trying to ride it.

I bought this for my son for the holidays (and yes I gave it to him early). At first he couldn't go more than a few feet. Then, if he got his foot placement just right he went further but couldn't turn. Now he can go pretty far and make wide turns. Of course, he's still not satisfied he wants to make sharp turns but his progress is moving along at a pretty good pace. All together I'd say he's spent a total of 3.5 hours on it so I'm pretty impressed. I bought the rip stick instead of "The Wave" because it was cheaper and the wheels are more readily available. We haven't had to replace them but if the other reviews are right I will be needing them sooner rather than later. The price was right on Amazon, it came packaged great, and was shipped quick (and with super saving shipping for free). What I can't understand is why all these people are on auction sites (yes you know which one) bidding $130 and upwards plus $30 for shipping when its much cheaper here. What am I not getting?It is Nov. 23, 2008 and I haven't had to replace the wheels on this as my son said they are still fine. When first bought I guess he weighed about 108 and now he is about 115 pounds. Maybe the heavier you are the worse for wear on the wheels. I can tell you that now he is an expert and does all kind of stops that I thought for sure would ruin the wheels. It hasn't. Whatever he is doing it's working. My son uses this almost everyday too. So if anyone can figure out why some wheels last 2 weeks and others have lasted over a year, please let us know.

This is no doubt a very good outdoor toy. It has to be used on level surface or very mild incline. Begin by trying to do downhill first. Certainly easier for a child or short person to master more easily. It only has two wheels so you need very good balancing skills. It is lots of fun once you get comfortable using it. Highly recommended for someone with good balancing skills. My Son learnt using it in just one day. He had tried using the regular skateboard before but was not comfortable with it. But used the same balancing skills on this and became proficient quickly.

Now, this WAS NOT EASY FOR ME to get started on. It did take six or more sessions on it. I talked to multiple kids just on my own street who owned one they weren't using because they had given up. It is challenging enough that I can understand that many people would give up before sticking through to the reward of getting good and experiencing the joy of this. (My own son might have given up if I didn't learn first and keep encouraging and telling him how fun it was). Okay, but once you get it... SO FUN. I am a 41-year-old Mom, not someone you would expect to see out in the streets on a board. But I am out on it daily (actually at least once a day), because IT IS JUST THAT MUCH FUN. IT does indeed feel like you are snowboarding. Once you can get good (which again, takes awhile) and can manage the slight downhills... Carving through them is such a thrill! Honestly, like the thrill of snowboarding, but you can just walk outside and do it on any nice day without needing a snow mountain, expensive board, and lift ticket. I mean, how cool is that? The fun of an extreme sport for such little money. JUST AWESOME.