I have made myself in the last few weeks, with choosing the right Waveboards pretty crazy ... Meanwhile, the mom with her three boys is already nervous at the end ...;)
The following wave boards have been spotted:
* Flexboard: compared to the other difficult and poor workmanship
* Ripstik Air Pro: very easy, you have to look closer
* Maxboard: the same as Ripstik Air Pro, was a business idea in some places improved (Griptape, Castor and roll) it is and remains the Wavboard of Razor. Too expensive, the construction work can be easily and conveniently make your own. The business idea is good, the aggressive marketing does not ... you googled for the Street Surfing Waveboard you inevitably come across the pages of Maxboards where one is compelled by a strong colored test for Maxboard-purchase ...
* Street Surfing The Wave (Original): fine workmanship, you have to look closer
* Street Surfing The Wave DLX: good workmanship, a little lighter than the original, makes a strong impression, you have to look closer
To review:
Tester1: I (according to my father (also known as Grandpa) too old for something like this, because I soon walk toward the 50) - beginner,> 100kg
Tester2: my son 7.5 years - intermediate level
Tester3: my son 5.5 years - beginners
Tester4: neighbor's son eight years - beginners
* Street Surfing The Wave (Original): was our first acquisition, intended for Tester2, is, after all, the original;) drives really well, has an enhanced braking edge, after many test drives has this but worn out quickly, handles very easily that small learning the cornering very fast. Tester1 should not place too far back on the "tail", the weight has indeed endured, but how long ???
* Street Surfing The Wave DLX: second acquisition, intended for Tester1, it seems to be a little more robust than the original, has ABEC7 camp, I think ABEC5 is better for beginners ... The DLX has had a grip tape compared to LX and I get it for the same price)
* Ripstik Air Pro: third acquisition, intended for Tester3, the soft plastic is a little inflexible as the rods of the Street Surfing Wave boards, Tester2 and Tester4 much the "fronds" and cornering slightly heavier, Tester3 much driving much more difficult than in the Street Surfing Wave Boards , Tester2 believes this will enable better ride uphill, it runs faster and easier to the cornering is more difficult,
Tester1 has retained due to the weight. It is slightly narrower and shorter than the other test candidate, which then probably also results in a different driving. The spring improves drivability, is advanced but rather disturbing and should be removed.
Conclusion:
Failures and uncontrolled stops lead in all three wave boards to massive erosion of the plastic.
The original is probably the best beginner boards, Tester1 to Tester3 have thus made the first attempts. It is on the asphalt Allerding relatively loud. Another positive aspect is the brake edge that has probably served its purpose.
The DLX is in my opinion the best compromise, it is relatively easy and stable, moves easily and quickly Due ABEC7.
The Ripstik is probably not desinged for small beginners due to lack of driving technique and strength. There is however the easiest and requires no maintenance of the rod. The processing makes a very good impression. Although Tester2 not perfect masters the curve with this wave board, he is enthusiastic ...
They are the little Street Surfing Wave boards (mini), we have not looked at, so much smaller and not too expensive in my opinion ...
General:
Drive the wave board is fun and motivates the most sluggish to move times ... it boosts ambition by visible progress on the Learning to drive ...
Addendum: 11.05.2011
Meanwhile, I am the board sometimes down even if I'm almost 10% higher than the load limit)
It accelerates better than the other, on the small hill in our yard I can not do anyway high. Well have to practice well yet ...
The curves drive is definitely more difficult than with other boards ...
It just has different driving characteristics are not the bottom line is bad ...
For little boys, it is easier to carry ...
There are now here at Amazon, other griptapes for this board for the time 14.99 ...
The Caster have a stroke and a return spring. The stop will probably contribute for the spring will live longer ...
Regarding Maxboard: The Maxboard is really a Razor Ripstik Air Pro, look closely ... the exchanges Ripstik the grip tape, and you have saved a lot of money and you have purchased from one of the most reliable online retailers ....
