RipStik DLX Caster Board
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Description of RipStik DLX Caster Board
New Pro-Style features modified off the classic ripstik design. Get your grind on with a spinning aluminum torsion bar. Kick flip higher with new lighter weight design. Carve downhill faster with ABEC-7 bearings. Land smoother with new riser pads.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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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
Sports reviews of RipStik DLX Caster Board
Customer Review: No problems....
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
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.Customer Review: Ripstik Ripster vs DLX deluxe
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I first bought the Ripstik Ripster on sale at BigLots for 50 bucks (Incidentally, am I the only one who gets confused by the naming of their products?). The Ripster I am referring to is the short, light version with the smaller 66mm wheels. I wanted something I could cruise around on while my wife jogs around the park and I'm a little too lazy to actually jog. I snowboard on occasion and thought this would be a great product to improve my balance and provide me a mild workout as well. Anyway, it turned out to be a lot of fun and the feeling of "sliding" down a mild slope was is a rather sublime one and it does kind of feel like snowboarding. I was able to balance and propel myself after an hour or so by myself (I practiced alone because I was too macho to let my wife see me make a fool out of myself). Anyway, after about a month of ownership, I finally had my first fall when the front wheel got caught in a groove and I landed hard. That started me thinking that I should try the larger model with bigger wheels for better stability and faster speed (these things don't go very fast on the flats). I ordered the DLX a few days ago and have been riding it for not too long but here are my first impression of the DLX: It looks a lot cooler but it weighs more by a couple of pounds which makes a difference. It feels like I have to "work" more to get where I want to go and more bulky when I have to lug it around areas I can't ride on when I go to the park with my wife. The bigger wheels are a mixed blessing because they feel more stable and I can go over bumps and grooves with more confidence than the ripster. I can also go downhill with more confidence because of the bigger 76mm wheels. The trade-off is that the DLX has less "feel" to it because it isolates you more from the road and consequently feels less fun. I'm a little saddened that the DLX does not seem to propel me significantly faster than the ripster on level roads. Overall, I'd say that I would suggest the DLX if you want the 220lb weight support, or if you travel over mixed roads, or longer distances (The DLX makes less road noise as well). Take the ripster if you want better feel, lighter weight and a cheaper price tag. Amazon is selling the Wave Board with even larger 77mm wheels for 84 bucks but I picked the ripstik because the DLX looks more streamline and a newer product (I was hoping newer meant more advance and better but I don't have a wave board to compare). I also ruled out the 80mm WhipTide because it didn't look enough like a board for me and there were not enough reviews on Amazon and youtube on the product for me to try another product. I may post another review later on if my opinion of the DLX changes or if I try the other products.Customer Review: 5th Grade Boy loves it!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Rip It!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I purchased this for my son's 12th birthday & he seems to enjoy it! At first he was a little off balance then after trying a few times he got the hang of it. Also his friends came over with their skateboards & before you knew it they all wanted to use the RipStik?
I may even give it a go, if I can ever take my flipflops off & put on a pair of sneakers, as it seems like fun!
Customer Review: Son Loves It
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
My 12 yr old son and his friends truely enjow the RipStik. It took them about a week or so and they were able to ride it. The construction seems solid. He's had his for a year now and no problems at all. However, be prepared to replace the wheels ($[...]/pair) every 4-6 weeks depending on riding surface and usage.