tons of fun for my 9 yo boy. This is his first skateboard but he manages to get up the top. Hope to be able to play more when the weather gets warmer.

Bought these as Christmas presents to get my kids out of the house and away from the PlayStation. It worked! None of them are Tony Hawk but they aint to bad when they roll around on these things.

Originally I bought a smaller rip stick for my son and my husband loved it! He used it everyday but both him and my son had issues getting started and going over bumps in the road. It was also impossible to go up hill. It got plenty of use regardless. I bought this model for my husband so they could go "rippin'" together (their words not mine lol). This far surpassed our expectations. It was larger so it was far less awkward to stand on, it was far more easy to use, you could go faster, bumps are no issue, up hill was a breeze, and the construction is amazing. I will be recommending this!!

Purchased to replace my son's Ripster that he finally outgrew. Purchasing a RipStik was one of the best toy purchases I have ever made! Both my kids (boy and girl now ages 15 and 16) have one and have used them since they were 10, first using the smaller Ripster, and now the full-sized RipStik. (If your kid is under the age of 13, I highly recommend starting with the smaller Ripster so they don't have to stretch their legs quite so far!) This was one of those toys I said would either be a total flop or the best thing ever. Well, happily, the latter is true! So popular, now our whole youth group has one because they were so enthralled watching my kids on theirs! Both kids learned inside (I have hardwood floors) by going around and around my kitchen table, holding on when needed. No marks on my floor either! Then they practiced going down the hallway, where walls were available for support when needed. After a few weeks, they were unstoppable anywhere! So much more fun than a skateboard! My son can turn on a dime in the tightest of spaces, and can propel himself on even flat surfaces with no need to push off with one foot. They love riding it in our church basement, which is smooth concrete! I'm still amazed watching them on this thing! Reminds me of surfing! Upper body is nearly motionless as feet and legs discreetly maneuver the foot plates by merely shifting weight. Great for any paved surface, but the smoother the better. Surfaces with random pebbles or rocks should be avoided, as hitting one can stop you in your tracks. Get one!

Had to buy another one as one was not enough for our family.

Great product and still fun even if it is passe and not the new in toy.

It appears there is a quality change from the original product to the later ones.

We have an original one when the ripstik first came out. Think the older ones were better made.