Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought this for my 11 year old son who simply was... disappointed. However, I took it on myself to show him that this would be a lot of fun. After three hours of attempts over 3 days I was convinced that the product was a hoax and in fact impossible to use... but I didn't give up. I went to a mildly sloped sidewalk and pushed off and maintained a few meters of "sidewalk surfing" to my own surprise! I've now been practicing an hour a day for the last week and can sustain up to 100 meters of "sidewalk surfing" or "orbiting", as I call it, after which I need to walk for a while to loosen up my legs which get quite tense from this activity. Riding these draws a lot of attention and everybody is amazed at this new sport! I'm sure many of the people who asked me about these will be coming to Amazon to purchase them. The Orbit Wheels are sturdy and well built. They are quite scuffed up now but still look good overall. I applied some oil to the inside of the wheel which has helped them glide better as they were binding against the roller bearings. The bearings themselves are sturdy and well sealed and should resist entry of dust. I would advise against going in sand, dirt, or water however. The included instructional video is helpful but vague and doesn't explain what to do with the connecting rod that is included. My final advice is to buy them if you are determined and fit. Allow several hours of practice over a week to get the feel and build up strength and co-ordination... They're awesome!