Already few look with surprise at ordinary skateboarders. At the moment, this is not uncommon. Such sports have long been practiced in all CIS countries. But two-wheeled skateboards are a rarity. It’s not often that you see a person with such a thing. This is all because two-wheeled skateboards are not yet popular with us. Now we will consider what it is, what features they have and what they are capable of.
Two-wheeled skateboards: structural features
In general, it is strange how this can be a two-wheeled skate. In fact, there is nothing complicated in its structure. Generally speaking, these are just two platforms interconnected. Each of them has its own independent video. Interestingly, the wheels are very similar to those that can be seen on carts in supermarkets. This is the main difference from all other skates: the wheels here can rotate all three hundred and sixty degrees.
This sports equipment has its drawbacks. He does not balance at all if the speed is zero. That is, you can’t stand on it. He took a skateboard and drove off.
By the way, the maximum speed that two-wheeled skateboards can develop is approximately twenty kilometers per hour. Not bad, if you consider that it is four times faster than the usual step of a pedestrian. That is why with this type of transport you can get to the place of study, work or just walk. Speed allows you not to fly anywhere and consider everything around.
Although the board seems flimsy the first time, in fact it is not. Some may doubt the choice of such a skate, justifying it with the fact that, you see, it is made of plastic. This is a complete fallacy. The material from which the board is made belongs to the category of high-strength plastic. He is not afraid of heavy loads.
An example is the legendary plastic skateboards "Penalty Board". They have long won the hearts of lovers to ride. Popular due to their extraordinary design. An experiment was performed: "Penalty Board" calmly survived the passage of a passenger car. He simply bent, and then acquired his permanent form. Even after everything experienced, a plastic skateboard was able to ride perfectly. So, two-wheeled analogues are made from about the same substance. Therefore, do not be afraid about this. It can become both children and adults.
I want to say that this is not such a cheap thing - a two-wheeled skate. The price of such a product can reach one hundred dollars. There are, of course, cheap models, but it all depends on the quality. Good and worthy products should not cost a little. Here you can take the two-wheeled skate Oxelo as an example. Due to its quality, it is known, but also worth it accordingly.
Two-wheeled skateboards RipStik: reviews
Now let's talk about the famous model - Ripstick. Its release began back in 2000 by Razor. Such skateboards have a lot of positive reviews. All thanks to the very good quality and reliability of the product. The main difference from other models is the lack of a spring. Her role was transferred to the deck itself. At the junction of the two platforms there is a thin strip of plastic, which acts as a torsion spring.
The model has its advantages. Here's what customers say:
- The absence of a spring reduces the risk of problems.
- Small weight.
- Special "skin" does not allow legs to slide off the surface.
- Reliable components.
- Develops good speed.
But the two-wheeled skateboard “Ripstick” also has its drawbacks.
Apart from the high price of the product, the most important minus is fragility. Due to the fact that instead of the spring the case itself is used, over time it will someday begin to crack. This will happen as the skate wears out. So sooner or later you will have to replace the deck with Ripstick.
What is the name of a two-wheeled skate?
In fact, this type of sports equipment has many names. It is called a two-wheeled skateboard, ripstick, waveboard, roller skateboard. Such a variety arose due to the fact that he combined some features of other sports. It contains elements of videos, surfing and the skateboard itself. That is why he has so many names.
How to ride a two-wheeled skateboard
Immediately after buying such a unit, the question arises: "How to ride it?" This is actually not so difficult. It acts on the principle of a bicycle: to maintain balance, you need to move. On a standard skateboard, where all four wheels are installed, it is easier to stay. So it’s best to start learning to ride it on them. But if this is not possible, then this does not matter. You can learn to ride a two-wheeled skateboard.
What you need to know from the very beginning? To begin with, it is worth deciding on the leading leg. For different people, they can be different. One has the leading leg on the left and the other on the right. It doesn’t affect any particular qualities and nature of the ride.
How to determine the leading leg?
This is the easiest step that can be. Everything is very simple here, since the leading leg remains with it for life. There are, of course, such unique people who can possess well both right and left, but there are very few of them. There are two ways you can use to determine your leading limb.
First way
And now we will pass directly to the definition of the leading leg. The first way. You will need one good friend to do this. You need to stand with your back to him, and then ask him to push himself lightly. At this moment, it’s better not to think about anything. When a friend pushes in the back, a person takes one step forward in order to maintain balance. The bottom line is that the leg that is in front and is the lead. You need to do this several times. But in most cases there are no differences. The method is proven and absolutely safe.
Second way
Method number two. It is best to use it in a store. It is advisable to have a lot of space in it. In order to determine the leading leg using the second method, you just need to run up and try to ride on your feet forward. The same pattern: which leg will be in front, the one leading. The method is reliable and proven. The main thing is not to slip and not fall in the middle of the store.
How to ride a two-wheeled skateboard
Ripstick is great for slow walks around the city and park. But first you must definitely learn to ride it. It will take just a little time. It is not as difficult as it seems at first.
The whole point of the two-wheeled skate is that you do not need to constantly push your foot off the ground to continue moving, as in conventional models. So ripstik of all this is not necessary to do. It is designed so that it can make wave-like movements, thanks to which it moves forward. From this he was called a waveboard, which means "wave-shaped board". You can compare the movement on such a skateboard with a snake. She also constantly creeps from side to side and due to this moves forward.
In order to ride such a thing, you first need to put your leading foot forward, and then carefully push your foot off the ground. For starters, it's best to train with a friend. He will hold the hand for better balance. No need to immediately try to drive a long distance or gain speed. With a little training, you can easily master this type of skate in a couple of days, or maybe in one.
In order to continue driving and not push off, you need to already stand confidently on the board. Moving forward is due to regular deviations to the left and right. The fact is that when a person turns on rip-stick, he is gaining speed at that moment. Because of this, making constant wave-like movements, the skate moves forward. It just looks complicated. It is difficult to explain. You need to feel yourself how to ride a ripstick.