Castor Boards: Are they just a novelty?

[Uncle Res]

My two sons have castor boards such as Rip Stik and the Wave. They use them quite a bit in the driveway, and have alot of fun with them.

I can't help but wonder if they are a novelty, or will they go the distance like skateboards have done. What are your thoughts? Are there any real competition events for these things?

[mudtester]

My two sons have castor boards such as Rip Stik and the Wave. They use them quite a bit in the driveway, and have alot of fun with them.

I can't help but wonder if they are a novelty, or will they go the distance like skateboards have done. What are your thoughts? Are there any real competition events for these things?

I think the ripstick is here to stay. i can see it changing as time goes by like anything else but he basic style will probly last. i have gotten pretty good on them but i don't have my own. i still ride my wally world skateboard sometimes. I can do a bunch of stuff on a regular board.

[Reserector]

I watched a guy on one at the Petal skatepark today. He was pretty good with it.

[buster23]

Nothing wrong with a ripstick.