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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Ripstik Caster Board 1 [Ripstick Caster Board]
Ripstik Caster Board 1 [Ripstick Caster Board]
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From Ripstik
Saturday, May 17, 2008
What is A Caster Board? [Ripstick Caster Board]
What is A Caster Board? [Ripstick Caster Board]
By Tom Cruz
The caster board or castor board as it may sometimes be called is a made up to 2 small narrow platforms to which as set of caster trucks have been attached at the front of it. This particular board is closely related to a skateboard but instead of having 4 wheels it only has 2 and instead of being solid it comes with a center area that allows the 2 parts of the board to pivot separately from each other.
As you will soon discover if you decide to purchase a caster board such as the Ripstik you will find that no longer do you need to step on to it with one foot and push off with the other to gain momentum. But rather what you need to do is stand on it and then begin to twist your body in a certain way and this will then provide the board with the momentum that is required in order to get it going.
You will find that the Ripstik version is available for around $99 to $129 and comes in a variety of different colors. The makers of this new kind of board are claiming that it is able to provide the person using it with the same kind of sensations that they would feel when either snowboarding or skateboarding because of its unique 2 wheeled design.
In fact a person when riding these boards is able to either make their way downhill just as a snowboarder would or they can easily make it uphill as well in much the same way as skateboarders do. However in order to achieve this they need to bend their knees and then twist their hips which will then help them to propel the board forward. Each board is designed so that the two platforms on which a person’s feet are placed are connected using a torsion bar (made from metal). This bar then allows each platform to rotate independently from one and other and so provides the rider with the ability to allow them to tilt into sharp turns without losing their balance or it can also help them to perform much more precise tricks than they would ever be able to with a skateboard.
However if you really want to understand the way in which a caster board such as the Ripstik works before you make your purchase there are plenty of sites online which will show you just how it works and the way in which the rider will need to move their body correctly.
To find out more about the Ripstik caster board visit http://www.ripstikreview.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tom_Cruz
Ripstick Caster Board
By Tom Cruz
The caster board or castor board as it may sometimes be called is a made up to 2 small narrow platforms to which as set of caster trucks have been attached at the front of it. This particular board is closely related to a skateboard but instead of having 4 wheels it only has 2 and instead of being solid it comes with a center area that allows the 2 parts of the board to pivot separately from each other.
As you will soon discover if you decide to purchase a caster board such as the Ripstik you will find that no longer do you need to step on to it with one foot and push off with the other to gain momentum. But rather what you need to do is stand on it and then begin to twist your body in a certain way and this will then provide the board with the momentum that is required in order to get it going.
You will find that the Ripstik version is available for around $99 to $129 and comes in a variety of different colors. The makers of this new kind of board are claiming that it is able to provide the person using it with the same kind of sensations that they would feel when either snowboarding or skateboarding because of its unique 2 wheeled design.
In fact a person when riding these boards is able to either make their way downhill just as a snowboarder would or they can easily make it uphill as well in much the same way as skateboarders do. However in order to achieve this they need to bend their knees and then twist their hips which will then help them to propel the board forward. Each board is designed so that the two platforms on which a person’s feet are placed are connected using a torsion bar (made from metal). This bar then allows each platform to rotate independently from one and other and so provides the rider with the ability to allow them to tilt into sharp turns without losing their balance or it can also help them to perform much more precise tricks than they would ever be able to with a skateboard.
However if you really want to understand the way in which a caster board such as the Ripstik works before you make your purchase there are plenty of sites online which will show you just how it works and the way in which the rider will need to move their body correctly.
To find out more about the Ripstik caster board visit http://www.ripstikreview.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tom_Cruz
Ripstick Caster Board
Thursday, May 15, 2008
How To Ride a Ripstick Skateboard [Ripstick Caster Board]
How To Ride a Ripstick Skateboard [Ripstick Caster Board]
By Matthew Scillitani
1.
How to balance on it and how to coast If you want to get started riding it faster, you must start on a hill. Starting on a hill will help you go faster and balance quicker. Stand on it and have someone to hold you to help you balance. Don’t start going just yet. Try to balance on it standing still for just a minute or two. When you feel comfortable, have your friend hold on to you while you slowly coast down the hill so you don’t fall off. This will help you balance and give you a better feel for the caster board. Keep doing this until you feel confident you can balance yourself straight down the hill without assistance. Now let’s get propelling!
2.
How to propel Again, starting on hill with a friend helping you stand on the Ripstick, coast down the hill and start to move your feet back and forth so that both sides of the skateboard are turning opposite ways. Start with little motions by pushing your toes down on your right foot while pushing your heel down on your left foot. Then push your toes down on your left foot and your heel down on your right foot. As you continue to do this and get better and better, make the motions bigger and bigger and start to use your legs and hips in your movements. Hey, you are doing it. You are riding a Ripstick!
3.
How to start on your own
After you feel you can ride it then you can try starting on your own. First you must go on a sloped area. If you are a righty, place your left leg on the front part of the Ripstick and balance it. Then give a hard push with your right leg on the ground and get on as fast as you can. Start to propel the board to gain your balance and you will go faster and faster. Starting on your own is the hardest part, all you need is patience. Do not listen to other reviews that discourage you to ride it gets easier with practice. Matthew Scillitaniripstick skateboards
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matthew_Scillitani
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By Matthew Scillitani
1.
How to balance on it and how to coast If you want to get started riding it faster, you must start on a hill. Starting on a hill will help you go faster and balance quicker. Stand on it and have someone to hold you to help you balance. Don’t start going just yet. Try to balance on it standing still for just a minute or two. When you feel comfortable, have your friend hold on to you while you slowly coast down the hill so you don’t fall off. This will help you balance and give you a better feel for the caster board. Keep doing this until you feel confident you can balance yourself straight down the hill without assistance. Now let’s get propelling!
2.
How to propel Again, starting on hill with a friend helping you stand on the Ripstick, coast down the hill and start to move your feet back and forth so that both sides of the skateboard are turning opposite ways. Start with little motions by pushing your toes down on your right foot while pushing your heel down on your left foot. Then push your toes down on your left foot and your heel down on your right foot. As you continue to do this and get better and better, make the motions bigger and bigger and start to use your legs and hips in your movements. Hey, you are doing it. You are riding a Ripstick!
3.
How to start on your own
After you feel you can ride it then you can try starting on your own. First you must go on a sloped area. If you are a righty, place your left leg on the front part of the Ripstick and balance it. Then give a hard push with your right leg on the ground and get on as fast as you can. Start to propel the board to gain your balance and you will go faster and faster. Starting on your own is the hardest part, all you need is patience. Do not listen to other reviews that discourage you to ride it gets easier with practice. Matthew Scillitaniripstick skateboards
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matthew_Scillitani
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Ripstick Caster Board - A New Twist In Boarding [Ripstick Caster Board ]
Ripstick Caster Board - A New Twist In Boarding [Ripstick Caster Board ]
By Jack Prime
The Ripstick Caster Board has been likened to surfing and snowboarding on two wheels!
Designed with two foot plates joined by a lateral pivot mechanism which allows them to twist independently, the Ripstick has 2 caster wheels, not unlike supermarket trolley wheels, allowing them to rotate in any direction.
These foot plates and wheels allow the Ripstick to provide a side sliding and turning motion just like carving on a snowboard.
The Ripstick can also be propelled by the side to side movement of the legs, meaning the rider does not need to take their foot off of the board to push it along, and it can be easily propelled along - even up hills.
The Ripstick can be used to do many of the normal skate boarding tricks but is uniquely capable of its own stunts due to its increased mobility.
The Ripstick boards typically come in 4 colours (Black, Blue, Green and Red) and are provided with a carry case, carry strap and toolkit.
A 4 wheel version is available for younger riders or those who find the 2 wheel ripstick difficult to balance. The 4 wheel version also includes LCD lights in the wheels for a really impressive ride! Ripstick boards are very safe, as the intrinsic dynamics of the rotating casters don't have the skateboard's tendency to flick out from underneath the rider and the board tilts to the ground when it stops.
Of course with any boarding there is an element of skill involved and beginners are advised to wear appropriate clothing, helmet and pads as appropriate.
If you are looking for a new challenge or fancy a change from the traditional skateboard, take a look at the Ripstick and start surfing the street!
The Ripstick Caster Board is the latest boarding craze and more can be found at the Ripstick website.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jack_Prime
Ripstick Caster Board
By Jack Prime
The Ripstick Caster Board has been likened to surfing and snowboarding on two wheels!
Designed with two foot plates joined by a lateral pivot mechanism which allows them to twist independently, the Ripstick has 2 caster wheels, not unlike supermarket trolley wheels, allowing them to rotate in any direction.
These foot plates and wheels allow the Ripstick to provide a side sliding and turning motion just like carving on a snowboard.
The Ripstick can also be propelled by the side to side movement of the legs, meaning the rider does not need to take their foot off of the board to push it along, and it can be easily propelled along - even up hills.
The Ripstick can be used to do many of the normal skate boarding tricks but is uniquely capable of its own stunts due to its increased mobility.
The Ripstick boards typically come in 4 colours (Black, Blue, Green and Red) and are provided with a carry case, carry strap and toolkit.
A 4 wheel version is available for younger riders or those who find the 2 wheel ripstick difficult to balance. The 4 wheel version also includes LCD lights in the wheels for a really impressive ride! Ripstick boards are very safe, as the intrinsic dynamics of the rotating casters don't have the skateboard's tendency to flick out from underneath the rider and the board tilts to the ground when it stops.
Of course with any boarding there is an element of skill involved and beginners are advised to wear appropriate clothing, helmet and pads as appropriate.
If you are looking for a new challenge or fancy a change from the traditional skateboard, take a look at the Ripstick and start surfing the street!
The Ripstick Caster Board is the latest boarding craze and more can be found at the Ripstick website.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jack_Prime
Ripstick Caster Board
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