Razor
RipStik Air Pro
Two-wheeled board that moves by twisting the hips, without putting a foot on the ground
- Age
- Ages 8 to 14
- Price
- €35 to €60
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Why it works
It looks like a skateboard, but it moves differently: you propel yourself by twisting your hips, as if you were surfing on tarmac. Learning takes a good few afternoons and the odd scare, and that is exactly why it hooks nine and ten-year-olds, who now want a challenge. It holds up to 100 kg.
Our verdict
For a child with balance and patience. One who gets frustrated quickly will do better with a two-wheeled scooter.
They will like it if
- the scooter now bores them
- they are the kind who keep at it until they get it
- they have a square or a smooth path nearby
Bear in mind
- the first falls are guaranteed: helmet and pads are separate
- it needs smooth ground; it will not roll on cobbles
- before the age of eight it is too difficult
What's in the box
- 2 swivelling wheels
- One-piece board
- Maximum weight: 100 kg
- Recommended age: 8 and up
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