Defined as a caster board, two wheel skates or snakeboard, the ever so popular RipStik G is my kid's favorite Christmas play thing. So I decided to write about it.
But what is it? I asked. And after a little research I found that this "toy-thing" is described as a "human-propelled vehicle that is closely related to the skateboard and the snakeboard. Two narrow platforms known as "decks" are adjoined by a rubber or aluminum coated metal beam that houses a strong spring. Each truck has one wheel that is connected to the board in a way that each wheel can rotate independently, like the wheels on a shopping trolley. Both wheels are mounted on slants that measure around 30° in angle, facing away from the front of the board." And in many other places the descriptions become even more interesting. But suffice to say, the RipStik is a little complex board to stand on, but when you dare to get it going... It's a lot of fun.
Cheers!
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