It’s also helpful to have a pair of sneakers with rubber soles. They help you stabilize your feet on the board.
If you don’t have a friend, lean on a wall or railing to help you get on the board.
Avoid riding through areas with cracks, speed bumps, water, and sand. Any of these may throw off your balance and cause you to fall.
Riding with your left foot in front is referred to as riding “regular. " Riding “goofy” is when you ride with your right foot on the nose of the board. The larger end called the tail of the board.
You’ll find that speed equals stability when riding a RipStik, so pushing with one of your feet will help you get balanced. If a friend is helping you, they can let go at this time. If you are struggling to maintain your balance, try pushing off with a bit more force and moving your foot to the board faster. You can also try bending your knees slightly to help you stay in position.
If your feet aren’t centered, you won’t be able to control the board, make a turn, or gain speed correctly.
This may take some practice, but with time, this motion will feel more and more comfortable. If you are having trouble balancing, try bending your knees slightly or practice somewhere near a wall or railing so you can get stability.
If you are concerned about your speed, move the foot on the nose of the board towards one side to come into a 90-degree turn, and then remove your foot. This slows the board down before you get off of it.
When doing this, your body moves in a snake-like motion.
This may take some practice, but by moving your back foot the opposite way of your front foot, you can easily manipulate the RipStik.
The more you practice, the easier riding a RipStik will be.
