Waveboarding

Understanding Waveboarding

Waveboarding is an exhilarating board sport that channels surf vibes onto urban streets. When you engage in waveboarding, you ride a waveboard, sometimes called a caster board or vigorboard, which is an excellent way to maintain your surfing skills during the off season.

Waveboarding is suitable for enthusiasts of all ages and offers a delightful opportunity to enhance your balance while enjoying a robust cardiovascular workout. The distinctive two-wheel structure allows for a variety of actions on a caster board, including cruising, carving, and executing tricks and stunts.

Waveboarding Techniques

Waveboarding demands a distinct technique compared to manipulating a skateboard or longboard, as your feet will not touch the ground. Initially, it might be necessary to adjust your stance and concentrate on mastering balance, as each leg supports just a single wheel.

Propelling the board involves moving it through a rocking action. You achieve this by twisting either the rear leg or both legs back and forth, which propels the board forward; the more you wiggle, the faster you proceed.

Guiding your waveboard is achieved by using the front leg, pressing the board’s front in the direction you intend to pivot. To halt, you can lower your toes so that the board's edge contacts the ground once the speed decreases.

A video illustrating how to waveboard is available in our Waveboard Instruction Guide.