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| Brand | Street Surfing |
| Color | Black/White |
| Type | Sports |
| Release Date | 2008-04-19 |
| List Price | $129.99 |
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| Our Price | $82.45 |
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| Features | - The Wave is an inline action board that fuses surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding
- Street Surfing Tip: Starting out-put your foot in the center of the front platformof the board, position the board so it is level with the ground, give a push with your back foot, Wave Tip-Transfer your weight from front foot to back foot
- Street Surfing Tip: Twisting-Twist side to side with your knees slightly bent, move shoulders and hips back and forth, you will be making an "S" shaped motion, Wave Tip-Transfer your weight from front foot to back foot
- Street Surfing Tip: Turning and Stopping-Lean in the direction you want to go and twist the panels in opposite directions, To stop, step off the board as it tips to the ground
- Fun graphics!
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Description |
| The Wave is a radically new board that combines the best of surfing and snowboarding on 2 wheels. The board is propelled by the subtle movement of the rider's body. The Wave features front and rear flexible panels that are controlled by a spring-oriented torsion bar on top of wheels which are both free to rotate 360 degrees. A mobile, agile, organic ride. Like nothing you've seen before. |
Customer Reviews |
 BUY THIS!!!!! IT'S THE BEST TOY EVER!!!!!! 2008-12-28 |
I got my Hi-Tide for Christmas. It is awesome!!! I got really upsessed with it by my friends and wanted it for so long!! Now I got it for Christmas and I ride it multiple times a day! I just have to say 3 words:
GET A HI-TIDE! |
 The Skate Board For A Blader 2008-12-12 |
| By God (Florida) |
TOTALLY AWESOME! The wave carves, slides, moves sideways, and even does 360 Degree turns! The maneuverability on this thing is amazing! It can easily change direction, almost literally on a dime!
I've had this for about a month, and it is an awesome product. I've found it to be fun no matter where you use it, though going uphill is especially tiring. I like the way it carves down hills, and it manages to pick up speed well. In terms of color, I'd recommend this black one, as it is uncommon, and other people with wave will be awed by the pitch black. It's also just plain cool!
The only problem I have, is like may other users, The wheels run out very fast. If you do not plan to buy extra wheels, do not buy this! The back wheel runs out much faster than the front, which leaves the ride feeling lopsided, leaning backward. The wheel doesn't run totally out, it just grinds flat, and becomes slippery and hard to turn on. I have had the same wheels for about a month, and it works fine, except for the few problems mentioned above.
Over all, Great product, But be ready to buy extra wheels. |
| Sure Hit 2008-12-02 |
| By S. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati, OH) |
| Your 9-13 year old son will love this product. It is easy to learn and fun to ride. Good exercize and my kids have never gotten hurt using it. It seems like the design makes it much safer than a skateboard. |
| Better than the picture! 2008-10-18 |
| By Happy Mom (Tampa, FL) |
| This board was a huge hit with my son. Smooth ride. Love the design. It has gotten many hours of use, and I've even tried it! Great board, and would definitely recommend. |
| Notes for new buyers [UPDATED Dec. 08] 2008-10-07 |
| By Satoru Isaka (San Jose, CA USA) |
I've been riding a StreetSurfing's Wave for a month, and I'm really having a great time with it. I thought to share my experience in some areas that new buyers may find useful.
Wave vs. Ripstik:
I chose Wave over Ripstik because I heard that it's easier to learn.
The claim was supposedly based on Wave's wider deck plate and shorter caster height. I tried my friend's Ripstik, and my conclusion is that it does not matter which. They are both good and easy to learn.
Having said that, there are noticeable differences in riding feels more than cosmetic. I felt that Ripstik was a bit more responsive, perhaps faster too. But it could be the ground surface or the wheel condition that made me feel that way. I liked the narrower deck plate on Ripstik, as it felt easier to position my feet. But I am very happy with the Wave, and these differences won't make me switch to Ripstik.
Wheel tread wear: *** UPDATED Dec. 8, 2008 ***
My rear wheel lost its tread 1/8" after 2 months, and the front wheel lost 1/16". I weigh 180lb, and used the board on sidewalks and blacktops for 1 hour/day on average for 60 days. When the wheel loses more than 1/8" in tread, it catches tiny debris on the ground, making it difficult to maneuver sometimes. I switched the front and rear wheels for a few weeks, and then replaced them both with new ones.
Caster problem (and the great customer support):
My Wave's rear caster became too wobbly to ride after 3 months of use. I wrote an email to info@streetsurfing.com the day before Thanksgiving. I got a reply the following Monday. They gave me two new replacement casters for free with a purchase of one wheel set, plus 15% discount. I received the shipment one week later. The problem is resolved.
This is an excellent customer support by StreetSurfing.
*** End of UPDATE ***
Exercise value:
My heart rate doesn't go up much even on up hills, so I can't say that it's a great aerobic exercise. I feel that my sense of balance has improved. My lower body (hips, knees, ankles) seem to be a bit more flexible now than before I started caster boarding.
I did have one big discovery. The mechanics of generating power to drive the caster board are similar to the ones to throw punches correctly.
I discovered this when I was struggling to drive the board on the first day. When I recognize the effective body moves, it became easier for me to drive it. I heard somewhere that the origin of caster boards comes from martial arts training tools. Whether it is true or not, I do see a connection between the two.
Ripple and Ripster for kids:
I saw a 6-year-old comfortably riding the Ripster one day. He told me that he started with Ripstik but he had trouble riding it, so he got the smaller board, i.e. Ripster. If a child is below 4 feet and weighs less than 50lb, Wave may be too big, too heavy. I'd consider Ripster or Ripple instead.
Protection gears to learn fast:
I highly recommend wearing a helmet, knee/elbow pads, and gloves/wrist guard when you first try to ride the board. They give you protection of course, but also the sense of security that allows you to overcome your fear. Once you get on the board a few times, you will quickly realize that it is not as hard as you think. Some people who tried my board without protection gears seemed to be too fearful of falling to actually get themselves on board in a proper manner.
Subsequently they gave up quickly, saying it was too hard.
You don't need to be young, fit or coordinated to ride a caster board.
Enjoy!
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