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RipStik G Grind Caster Board

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 “G” features a spinning aircraft-grade aluminum “G” tube in the center for extreme grinding action. Like the original Ripstik, the “G” 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 aircraft-grade aluminum tube in the center is ready for extreme grinding.

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

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Board- You won’t put it down
I’m an adult and I wanted to get a caster board after seeing one of the neighborhood kids riding one. He let me try it out and it was alot of fun and great exercise. I went to our local sporting goods store and originally bought the Wave board because it was on sale and the guy at the store told me it was made better than the ripstik. Took it home and it was ok but not as smooth or as easy to use as the neighbor’s ripstik. After 2 weeks of use, the Wave board became increasingly difficult to use- the joints on the wheels did not feel like they were turning as fluidly, particularly uphill. Took the Wave board back to the store where they graciously returned it and bought the ripstik G. I don’t intend to grind but I read some reviews that the G is smoother and more durable than the original ripstik. In addition, I have 2 boys who are now using my board constantly (I have since ordered a second one) and might like to do some tricks, plus the price was fine. The G is AMAZING. Significantly faster and smoother than the Wave. Going uphill is much easier. Carving is no problem at all. My 6 year old took to the G in no time. Our young neighbor has the Ripster (the smaller ripstik made for younger kids). I can see how that would be a good product for little kids just starting out but I will tell you that my son had no trouble picking up the full size G with some practice and he now rides like a pro. He is not into tricks yet but I can see it is coming. One word of caution is that the G is fast on hills. You really have to carve (go side to side) or you will fall and get hurt. In conclusion, this is a great product that I highly recommend. Do not waste your time (as I did) on other brands.

5 Stars Ribstik G
My boys are very satisfied with the product (I bought 2 ribstiks), they were shipped timely for us. thank you.

4 Stars RipStik rocks.
My 11-year-old son has been riding the RipStik “G” for about a month now, and loves it. His comments:

I’d only give it four stars because it’s tough to turn when you’re just getting started. Also, stopping is very tough because I either jump off (which is not the right way) or tilt the tail one way and have the board scrape on the pavement.

The G tube makes it easier to grind, which is really wicked.

If you’re used to riding a skateboard, it’s easier to learn the RipStik.

It’s tougher than a regular board because the RipStik only has two wheels, so it’s not balanced when you stand still.

I’ve been using it for a month and it still looks new, but be sure to keep the wheels clean so it lasts.

Finally, riding the RipStik gives you sore, tired legs, which Mom says is good for me.

5 Stars Ripping fun
Too big for my 6 year old but my 9 year old loves it. Wear a helmet.

5 Stars very very fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is her 11 year old son who wrote the review not my mom laura I told my mom to get me a ripstik for chrismis or my b-day and i’m happy i asked her this ripstik is so awsome and fun im a 11 and at first i didnt like ripstiks because they were hard then my friend said front foot for turning and back foot for speed and i tried that and took off and started riding around the house. now im getting the dlx and the mini dlx dont be fooled by the 4 star rating for the dlx it should be 4 1/2 but this one person was stupid and put it one star because the mom thought it was a skateboard and she thought her son was gonna brake his ankle.

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