K2 Inline Skates: Ripstik Caster Board Review

I am 44 years old.I bike, I ski, I in-line skate.When I first saw a college student riding one of these, I asked him about it.He said "try it!"I almost did, but I didn't, for fear I would fall and die.I mean, only two wheels?And I didn't have my helmet with me.
I finally broke down and bought one after seeing some cool videos on the internet.After putting on my helmet, and my knee and elbow pads and my wrist guards, I took it out into the parking lot today.
The first ride is very scary, like riding a buttered block of ice, and lasts only about 1 second.After about five rides I'm up to five seconds and smiling my butt off.
For the next half hour I can't stop smiling, even when I fall off (once).After this time, I'm able to make left turns, and I can even go uphill by doing a sort of manic twist to gain momentum.My longest ride is about 30 seconds.
If you consider yourself coordinated, well-balanced, and reasonably athletic, I recommend this product to you, regardless of your age.It works perfectly, and presents a new athletic challenge that is well worth mastering.The independent steering of the front and back wheels adds a whole new dimension to the fun.The challenge of staying on the board will get you sweating without even realizing you are exercising.
The Ripstik Caster Board is a revolutionary product, just as significant, I think, as the in-line skate.Buy one before you get too old for it.

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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.
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