Razor RipStik "G" Caster Board - Black

I still have this going strong !!

Purchased to replace my son's Ripster that he finally outgrew. Purchasing a RipStik was one of the best toy purchases I have ever made! Both my kids (boy and girl now ages 15 and 16) have one and have used them since they were 10, first using the smaller Ripster, and now the full-sized RipStik. (If your kid is under the age of 13, I highly recommend starting with the smaller Ripster so they don't have to stretch their legs quite so far!) This was one of those toys I said would either be a total flop or the best thing ever. Well, happily, the latter is true! So popular, now our whole youth group has one because they were so enthralled watching my kids on theirs! Both kids learned inside (I have hardwood floors) by going around and around my kitchen table, holding on when needed. No marks on my floor either! Then they practiced going down the hallway, where walls were available for support when needed. After a few weeks, they were unstoppable anywhere! So much more fun than a skateboard! My son can turn on a dime in the tightest of spaces, and can propel himself on even flat surfaces with no need to push off with one foot. They love riding it in our church basement, which is smooth concrete! I'm still amazed watching them on this thing! Reminds me of surfing! Upper body is nearly motionless as feet and legs discreetly maneuver the foot plates by merely shifting weight. Great for any paved surface, but the smoother the better. Surfaces with random pebbles or rocks should be avoided, as hitting one can stop you in your tracks. Get one!

I'm a college student looking to pick up a new hobby. I saw this toy on line and decided to give it a go. I never stepped on a skateboard before in my life. I had previously done a little snowboarding which helped get me used to the balance of this board. The ripstik is difficult to get the hang of at first. It required some trial and error at first to get used to gliding along on two wheels. However, once you get used to it, there's nothing quite like it. As you become more experienced, turns can be made in the blink of an eye, sharp turns, slow sliding turns, if you're careful enough and balanced well, you can have some serious control over this board. I'm still a beginner and don't do anything crazy with it but the ripstik is fun even just riding up and down a smooth road. The swivel motion to get it going takes some practice but just like anything else it becomes easier as you go along. I would definitely recommend it to anybody who likes riding boards or just being outside on a sunny day and gliding around. It feels like surfing or snowboarding without water or snow. Just remember the ground is pretty punishing. I highly recommend protective gear until you become good at it. Great fun though, definitely worth picking up.

Awesome santa's gift! 8yr old & hubby love riding them. We got 2 and our friends who tried them rushed out to get them well. It's still too advance for my 5yr old but he will eventually grow into it. They r nice and sturdy and good for people who like to surf, snowboard, and roller blade etc..oh and they don't catch on fire either like some other ones out there we see on the news=3

The durability is good, it will get scratched up because the main body is made out of a type of plastic.:READ: Buy new wheels, better wheels. This is a matter of safety, the wheels are low quality and for me degraded in less then 2 days which caused me to fall.I like it, Im happy i got it, i did have to spend alittle more for high quality wheels.

It's in my car so no photo but this is worth the $70. I have tried to teach others how to ride it but it is difficult to learn. I have yet to fall and hurt myself and I have gone down giant hills and had to bail because it is difficult to slow down.

I'm typing with a slightly bruised wrist (should have worn my wrist guards!) and ankle (thinking about ordering some basketball type sneakers) when I bit it a couple of times riding this RipStik, but those minor injuries do not take away from the fact that this is one fun ride! I'm convinced my stomach might be a little flatter too, but given that I only started riding this 2 days ago, I can't say this as a scientific fact. I'll report back after a year :) I'm not the most coordinated person in the world, but I did snowboard a tiny bit in my younger days. I do laugh at myself though when I'm on it, though, as I am an almost 40-yr old mom, and it's even funnier when my kids (who are still little) think I'm cool riding it. I figure when they get older I can get them to do their chores quicker if I threaten to show up at their school riding this thing.

Originally I bought a smaller rip stick for my son and my husband loved it! He used it everyday but both him and my son had issues getting started and going over bumps in the road. It was also impossible to go up hill. It got plenty of use regardless. I bought this model for my husband so they could go "rippin'" together (their words not mine lol). This far surpassed our expectations. It was larger so it was far less awkward to stand on, it was far more easy to use, you could go faster, bumps are no issue, up hill was a breeze, and the construction is amazing. I will be recommending this!!