Street surfing board that blends surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding techniques
Lets riders perform precision 360s or ollies, carve downhill, and even ride uphill
Spring-oriented torsion bar controls front and rear panels; pair of 360-degree wheels
Platforms are made of virtually indestructible ABS plastic; 250-pound capacity
Measures 35 x 5 x 9 inches (W x H x D); weighs 10 pounds; 1-year warranty
Description
Everyone's talking about the Wave street surfer inline action board, which blends the sensations of surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding in a single fun design. The Wave--which runs on two wheels rather than four--gives you the ability to perform precision 360s in small spaces, carve downhill, and even ride uphill, making it a blast for riders of all ages. And, of course, riders can perform all manner of skating tricks, including manuals, board leaps, ollies, acid drops, kick flips, and more. The Wave is distinguished by a spring-oriented torsion bar that controls the flexible front and rear panels, along with a pair of fully rotating 360-degree wheels with ABEC-5 bearings. Once on the board, the rider merely twists his or her hips back and forth in an S-shaped motion to propel down the street, with no foot propulsion required. Even better, it takes only a few minutes to learn how to ride the Wave. Within a few hours, most riders will become proficient.
Riders needn't worry about the Wave's durability, as the platforms are made of a virtually indestructible ABS plastic, while the steel torsion bar never wears down. In addition, the 77mm wheels were selected based on a tenuous balance of durability and traction. The Wave measures 35 by 9 by 5 inches (W x H x D), weighs 10 pounds, and carries a one-year warranty.
The Wave is distinguished by a spring-oriented torsion bar that controls the flexible front and rear panels, along with a pair of fully rotating 360-degree wheels with ABEC-5 bearings.
Key Details:
Flexible platform for sharp turns and 360s
Two wheels with ABEC-5 bearings that rotate 360 degrees
Self-propelled
Helps improves balance, strength, and agility
Combines surfing, snowboarding, and skateboarding
Measures 35- by 9- by 5 inches
Weighs 10 pounds
250-pound weight capacity
About The Wave The Wave is the original Street Surfing board and the hottest inline action board. The Wave appeals to everyone, thanks to its innovative technology that combines the natural fluidity of surfing with the smooth maneuverability of snowboarding and skating into one new extreme board sport known as Street Surfing.
The Wave is an inline action board with two wheels that rotate 360 degrees, giving the rider the feeling and flexibility that is normally reserved for surfers and snowboarders. The Wave is also becoming popular with skaters who like the board's ability to do tricks, sharp turns, 360s, and the fact that the rider s feet never touch the ground. The board is propelled using core movements of the body, making for an excellent workout on top of being just plain fun. Learning to ride The Wave is easy and it doesn't require any prior skating, surfing, or snowboarding skills. It only takes about 15 minutes to become proficient.
Street Surfing on The Wave offers the rush that riders get from surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding yet it is easy to do right in your own driveway. The Wave is so much fun that most riders don't even realize that Street Surfing is great exercise. The Wave works the core muscles and helps to build strength and improve balance. Not only is The Wave great exercise and easy to learn, it is also affordable and portable as you can take The Wave board just about anywhere.
Product Details
Product Length:
10.0 inches
Product Width:
9.0 inches
Product Height:
6.0 inches
Product Weight:
8.0 pounds
Package Length:
34.25 inches
Package Width:
10.0 inches
Package Height:
0.6 inches
Package Weight:
9.55 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 101 reviews
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52 of 52 found the following review helpful:
Remember the 'Back to the Future' hoverboard. Aug 26, 2005
By Richard Kelly 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.
34 of 35 found the following review helpful:
A hit with kids from 6 to 99!!! Nov 12, 2006
By C.E. Lopes
"C.E."
My daughter saw this when we were visiting F.A.O. Schwarz in NY. She is 8 and wanted one, bad. I ended up finding it for $99 with free shipping at Sports Authority (a long time ago, your mileage may vary!).
Adults will love it!!! It took me 10 minutes to get the hang of it, and about 3h to master turning at full speed. I used to skateboard a good deal as a kid, and that probably helped. I want one for myself now!
My daughter had to practice a bit more, but she never had any kind of skateboard; it took her about 5h total (and she still doesn't turn all that well). A kid from our street that is always skateboarding got it very quickly, she was turning and in full control of the board in about 2h.
These are, obviously, non-contiguous hours of practice. Who would do "the wave drills"? Not us, thanks!!! :-)
Every single kid in our street just wants one. They are always after us asking if they can try it. The other adults, when they see me riding, are split in two camps: "Are you trying to break your neck?" and "How is that even possible?"; but they all ask about it and some even are brave enough to try. Quite a conversation piece!
My only complaint is already very common in other reviews: the wheels... They almost melt against the street. We have rode for less than 40h, and we can already see cracks on them and feel some resistance while riding. Hence 4 stars!
Other than that: what a great board. And what great fun.
25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Ride! Aug 25, 2006
By Patrick A. Ochs
"patrick_a_o"
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. ------ UPDATE ------ 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.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Notes for new buyers [UPDATED Dec. 08] Oct 07, 2008
By Satoru Isaka 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!
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Wave skateboard review Nov 23, 2006
By Geezer 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.
based on 101 reviews
Remember the 'Back to the Future' hoverboard. Aug 26, 2005
By Richard Kelly
A hit with kids from 6 to 99!!! Nov 12, 2006
By C.E. Lopes
"C.E."
