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| Ripstik Caster Board | 
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| Brand: Ripstik
Category: Sports
Buy New: $71.00 - $129.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  134 reviews
Sales Rank: 18
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Age: 7 - 83.25 years
MPN: RIPSTER
ASIN: B000J2CTZI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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Product Description
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.
Amazon.com Product Description
Best described as a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard, the Ripstik caster board is the perfect ride for kids looking for the next big thrill. The board is distinguished by its pivoting deck and 360-degree inclined caster trucks, which offer a snowboard-like carving ability. A simple weight transfer lets you turn or accelerate without pushing, just like when you're carving down the slopes. 
The Ripstik's unique twisting motion moves you forward with out ever pushing off the ground. | The board offers such features as spiked traction pads, a kick tail and nose, and a concave deck design, which combine to improve your foot control--a must for tricks. And thanks to the 76mm polyurethane wheels and precision ABEC-5 bearing casters, skaters will enjoy a smooth ride on almost any type of pavement. Designed for children 8 years and up, the Ripstik's plastic end platforms and metal torsion beam support up to 220 pounds. Key Features: - Inclined caster trucks
- Concave deck platforms
- Traction plates
- Kick nose
- Kick tail
- Rubber-padded handle
- Torsion bar
- 76-millimeter polyurethane wheels
- High-performance ABEC-5 bearings
- For ages 8 years and older
- 220-pound rider weight capacity
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| Customer Reviews: Read 129 more reviews...
 My daughter loves it! August 29, 2008
She practices with this thing every chance she gets. I have not tried it but with a few hours proctice, she is doing very well staying balanced and moving around obstacles. Good exercise and would highly recommend it
amazing August 20, 2008
this is like a snowboard. I love it. I have fallen a couple of times and have scars to prove it but that is because i was fooling around. my only complaint is that the wheels wear out pretty fast and a replacement set is 12 bucks, which isn't really that expensive, but it adds up over time. i caution some people that it will take time for you to be able to ride the ripstick, but once you get it, its a feeling like no other
Ripstik August 13, 2008
My twin daughters are turning 15 and they absolutely love their Ripstiks. They go everywhere with them! Great exercise and lots of fun! Thanks.
 Ripstik review August 11, 2008
We purchased the Ripstik, the smaller one, for my 9 yr old son and the larger one for my 12 yr old son. They both love it! It took a little practice (in the kitchen) to get used to it, then they ventured outside. We do require the kids to wear safety gear. Both my boys seem to prefer them over skateboards. Amazon's service was really great as usual!
 Ripstik Shipping August 3, 2008
5 stars for the Ripstik...1 star for the shipping. I ordered a Ripstik for my son's 9th birthday. It was shipped from California to Florida. Thankfully, the Ripstik arrived undamaged. The box it arrived in was another matter. It was crushed and torn almost completely open on both sides of the flimsy box and didn't have any packing materials to cushion the Ripstik at all. The Ripstik was completely exposed...fortunately, all parts and directions were still included and the Ripstik wasn't broken. My son LOVES his Ripstik and has become "professional" riding it everywhere.
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