The Wave

The Wave is a new, very unique riding system. It's easier to take a look at the picture, than to try to describe it with words. The board rides on two wheels, each on a pivot so that the board can turn freely. Each wheel is below a foot pad, and the pads are linked with a pivot that turns, rather than hinging like a snakeboard. This whole setup, the Wave, is fun to use and feels very natural once you get the hang of it. That might take a little bit, but it's a great new experience.

When I first took the Wave out of it's box, I was a little confused. Two wheels? For the entire board? I set it on the carpet, and tried to stand up and balance on it. Of course, it didn't work. But then, I read the instructions...

To ride the Wave, the rider stands on the pads, and then begins to twist them in opposite directions, using his or her weight and the crazy engineering of the board to propel across the pavement. It's sort of like snowboarding, sort of like skateboarding, sort of like nothing I've done before. It's a mobile, agile, organic ride.

One drawback is how tiring the Wave will be at first. Brandon, one of our testers, was a natural Wave rider. He rode it to school, planning to ride it home as well, but his feet and legs were dead by lunch. The Wave requires that the rider keeps moving, weaving and turning, so until you get used to it, it can burn out your feet and legs. However, on the other hand, this means the Wave is a great leg and foot workout! And, Brandon reported that the kids at school were totally into the Wave, curious and impressed.

Which makes sense. The Wave is a totally new and original concept. Take a look at the Wave website for videos and more, and see for yourself how wild it is. If you are looking for the next new thing in board riding, if you are looking for something fun and unique, or if you are looking for a cool new challenge, the Wave is it.