Best described as a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard, the Ripstik caster board is distinguished by its pivoting deck and 360-degree inclined caster trucks, which offers a snowboard-like carving ability. The RipStik DLX features an aluminum torsion bar for wicked grinds and carbon fiber deck graphics. Like the original Ripstik, the DLX moves you forward with a simple weight transfer that lets you turn or accelerate without pushing–just like when you’re carving down the slopes.
The aluminum torsion bar in the center is ready for extreme grinding. |
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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 kids 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 platform with carbon fiber graphics
- Riser pads
- Aluminum torsion bar
- 76-millimeter polyurethane wheels
- High-performance ABEC-5 bearings
- For ages 8 years and older
- 220-pound rider weight capacity
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars My son loves this
I bought this for my son because he is such a good boy and deserved something as a reward for being such a good kid. This is what he wanted. He lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvves it. He rides it back and forth to school. He uses it as often as he can. I’m so glad I got it for him because he has soooo much fun with it and I love to see him happy.
5 Stars RipStik is Sick!!!
Hmm…What shall I say about the RipStik? It’s pretty sick! This DLX version of the RipStik is pretty cool. It is lighter and faster than the regular one. I actually have both, but I like the control on the DLX version. I especially like the design of the board itself the carbon fiber look is nice…very nice. It was so nice I didn’t even want to use it; I just wanted to hang it on my wall or something. You guys should buy this product to try out. It’s great for kids, teenagers, and adults! I’m 22 and I use it…I use it for trainning myself for snowboarding. get it and find out!
5 Stars RipStik wonder!
My daughter,(aged 11y) wanted a RipStik for Christmas. She first set eyes on one at her friend’s house, had a go, and loved it.
I did alot of research on what one to buy, which I found to be quite confusing, as they were all different. I knew I wanted one from a known trade marked company. I read alot of reviews and settled on the RipStik DLX. It is light and monouvers well in tight areas. This was what finalised my choice, as I knew my daughter would be on it in the house. She safely glides around the kitchen cabinets with ease. By the way she mastered it outside where there is a lot of space. Don’t expect to be riding confidently without a few falls. My daughter is quite sporty so picks things up quick, two days for her. Others could take longer. Great buy, she uses it everyday!
5 Stars No problems….
We have 3 of these. We have not had any problems in the last 18 months with them. They are used several times a week by my 9-11 yr olds. They love them.
4 Stars 5th Grade Boy loves it!
Sturdy build, looks cool, my 11 year old took about 90 seconds to figure it out, and now can really ride it. Has to be fantastic exercise for legs, lower back, balance development, etc. This device requires some athleticism to use - appears harder than skate board.
Would NOT recommend for too young (6 yr?) or too old (break bones when you fall) or someone who is not in really good shape. I have seen some kids try it and get very frustrated with the task of combining so many motions at once.
WOULD recommend for skate boarder, inline skater or other activity like that.
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