I had been saving some money to get a ripstik, but I decided to get my sole skate the day after I had even heard of it. I took my local bus down toa store where they sell it, and then walked home in the pouring rain. I wanted it THAT badly. I was so excited to ride it right away, but then I realized that I could learn how to ride this little sole skate in the rain; it would be too hard. So I practiced a bit inside my house in my tile hallways. I became a bit disheartened by the lack of progress I was making, and wasn't thinking to highly of my new toy. But this Easter weekend, I decided to take a better shot at learning to ride the thing, and it was pretty much just awesome!
I too live in a place on my street where either direction I take off, I head straight down hill. After an hour of practice or less, I was able to fly down the hills comfortably. Compared to a skateboard, this thing is pretty stable. It is a bit shaky, but not so much that you freak out about how you are probably going to die. It goes pretty fast, but I might put in some ABEC 7's like the other reviewer did. I would be a bit nervous going down my hill though, because it did gain some serious speed.
The turning is ok; it takes a long time to master it especially with the direction you would go putting weight on outside of your feet; turning into the arch is easier (the direction is different for all depending on which foot you put on the sole skate). Sharp turning is pretty much impossible for me right now, though I am getting better.
My favorite thing about this board is its physical qualities. You can just throw it down onto the street and fly; it doesn't break! The compact size is amazing too. It's a bit heavier than I expected, but nothing like the ripstik or a skateboard. You probably would hardly feel it in a backpack. I can't wait until summer when I can strap this to my bike or carry it in a backpack and bring it pretty much everywhere; the beach, the city, etc. But seriously, get this thing!! It's awesome!!!
I am a teenage girl by the way.
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After about a month, I still love my sole skate, but I feel like I have to tell you some things I have found out about it. It's difficult to use on even slightly rough pavement but not impossible. It gets really loud and shakes, making your foot feel tingly after you get off of it. But it doesn't hurt, so I at least don't find it too bad. But I've also realized how awesome it really is. The weather's been nice, so I've been going around on it and it can take you far! Still 5 stars.
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Razor Sole SkateProduct Description: Uniting the soul of a skater with the stability of a skateboard, the Razor Sole Skate gives you the ride of your life. The Sole Skate is a completely unique three-wheeled foot skate that fits your shoe almost perfectly. Once you step into the Sole Skate, you'll enjoy full control as you swerve around the sidewalk or street, with a pivoting front wheel and a traction deck platform to help you maneuver confidently. The skate also includes 51mm urethane wheels and ABEC-5 bearings, so you'll enjoy a smooth ride on virtually any flat surface. And thanks to the skate's compact design, it fits easily in most backpacks and shoulder bags, making it perfect for your mobile lifestyle. Designed for riders 8 and older, the Razor Solo Skate supports up to 220 pounds.
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i bought these for my daughter for christmas and she loves them........she wears them everywhere. i think they are cute because they look alot like real tennis shoes.
