By Alexandr Anisimov
Have you ever tried to skateboard ? These days , you may see people of different ages riding different kinds of skateboards . One of them is the ripstik . It differs from a skateboard , but it ’ s fun to ride once you get the hang of it . Learning how to ride a ripstik will probably take more time than a skateboard because it has two wheels . Of course , that depends on the person because everybody ’ s different .
Why you need to know how to ride a Ripstik .
Unfortunately , kids spend a lot of time inside playing games . A ripstik is an excellent way to breathe fresh air and actively have fun . Also , a good way to show off to your friends and bee the cool kid , I guess .
According to Razor research , while riding the ripstik , almost all of the major muscles of the human body are involved in one way or another . The ripstik is a fashionable entertainment among modern children and young people . This is a great way to find new friends with the same interests . It is also really interesting to ride on the ripstik because there are many different styles and riding techniques . If kids like to snowboard in winter , a ripstik is an excellent way to practice their skills even in summer , because the body movements are practically the same .
What you need to know before riding the Ripstik .
Wear protection . Use knees , hands , elbows and head protection . If you don ’ t want to wear gear , make sure to wear fairly tight clothing that covers both your elbows and knees .
Choose the right shoes . Preferably , these should be comfortable sneakers , tightly laced and without heels .
Find a place to skate . Usually , people would go to a skate park , but if you ’ re a beginner you need a flat asphalt area , away from busy roads – much rather in a park area . If that area has a slight slope , even better .
How to learn to ride a Ripstik .
The first important thing is to choose the leading leg . Afterwards , place it on the front platform . It should be in the middle of the platform and straight across . Then , push off lightly with your back foot and then put it on the board in the middle as well . Lean with your body a little bit forward and slightly bend your legs . You can also put your arms wide apart to balance . Once you ’ re on the board , start moving your legs back and forth rapidly , each leg the opposite direction . This motion increases your speed little by little . As you get more speed , increase the length of these movements .
It ’ s also very important to know how to turn . Slightly press on the deck with the toe or heel of your front foot , turn your hips in the same direction . The back leg can increase the sharpness of your turn if you lean it the opposite direction you lean your front foot .
Stopping the ripstik is very easy . You just simply step off the board , and it immediately falls on its side .
For most people , it takes about two or three hours to learn to skate . Just feel the board and catch the balance . Good luck and have fun riding the ripstik !
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