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The Wave Street Surfing Board (Black/White) | 
| Brand: Street Surfing
Category: Sports
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $82.45
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Rating:  78 reviews
Color: Black/White
Size: 34.5"
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.8
Dimensions (in): 35 x 9.3 x 5.5
MPN: WAVE-BLACK/WHITE
Model: SSW-517-BKWH
UPC: 689076472043
EAN: 0689076472043
ASIN: B0018CBHK6
Release Date: April 19, 2008
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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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Product 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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 73 more reviews...
 Remember the 'Back to the Future' hoverboard. August 26, 2005
Richard Kelly (Huntington Beach, CA)
39 out of 39 found this review helpful
Until we get anti-gravity, this will have to do.
When I first saw this board, I didn't believe it could be rideable. Only two wheels instead of four, and they're on swivels. And the board is split in the middle, and pivots around a rod? I rounded up the owner, my 7-year old nephew Taigen. "Show me." I demanded. When he did, it was like I was watching a magic trick.
So I studied it awhile, and took one ride while supported by a helpful shoulder. Then I kicked off by myself. As soon as you pivot once, and feel the board actually propelling you, you "get it." I was hooked.
Never have I seen a recreational toy where the disparity between perceived and actual difficulty was so great. If you kick off hoping for the reassuring support of four wheels, you're not going to make it. If, however, you kick off, and believe you're surfing/snowboarding/whatever, you will do fine. It's faith-based boarding! It's all about active balance.
I showed it to a friend. When he saw the swiveling casters, he said, "That's death-on-wheels!" I give him the prep-talk ("balance") Three kicks later, he's going around the parking lot.
The smoother the movements (swivel those hips!) the better. It's like riding a wave a couple of inches off the concrete.
Excellent Ride! August 25, 2006
Patrick A. Ochs (NJ United States)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
Got the wave board about 5 months ago. Took me about an hour to get the hang of riding it. Was a bit daunting at first, but after using a wall for a few runs, I got the hang off it. One tip: I found the "advanced" launch method easier than trying to do the "beginner" technique. In the beginner you push off with your back foot. The problem is that with only 2 wheels you need to move your back foot into position quite fast. Makes it hard to get your feet properly placed, which is key to a good ride. In the advanced you start off with both feet on the board and then start twisting to gain momentum. I found this a much more controlled way to launch.
It has a great smooth ride and allows tight carving. I can already do 360s. Probably the best feature is that it is self-propelled, so you never need to touch the ground after you get going.
Some of the other reviewers complained of wheel problems, but I have had no excessive wheel wear. I have been riding 2 to 3 days a week for 5 months, and while I have worn the shiny cover off the wheels, they are still perfectly usable. Just this week the bearings in my back wheel have worn out, but given the amount of riding I have done and that I weigh 225lbs, I would not consider this excessive wear. Maybe the pavement they are riding on is more rough than where I ride.
All in all, a great board at a very fair price. Have had more fun on it than my $300 long board.
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UPDATE
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Found a good alternative to caster boards. Check out the Thruster 385. It is a skateboard with a special front truck that allows it to carve like a wave board but is stable through turns and smooth over bumps like a skateboard. VERY COOL.
Wave skateboard review November 23, 2006
Geezer (Honolulu, Hawaii)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I found the Wave to be in intimidating at first especially when I mistakenly tried to ride it with the back facing front. Going down a very slight grade really helps too. Follow the instructional DVD.
Once you get the hang of moving your hips to make it go, it quickly becomes addictive and so much fun.
It is an excellent way to improve balance skills and it provides a strenuous workout. I feel it's a lot safer than conventional skateboarding since it doesn't squirt out from under you and dump you as easily as a regular skateboard. I'm a 64 year old geezer in fairly good shape and using the Wave is a great addition to my retired routine.
Notes for new buyers [UPDATED Dec. 08] October 7, 2008
Satoru Isaka (San Jose, CA USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
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!
A Great Idea March 18, 2007
Jordan C. Quinley
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
If this had been invented before the skateboard, the skateboard would never have been invented.
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