this is the board to buy if you value the following:

Ease of learning (better balancing, ease to kick off and get started)

Smoother ride - extra wheels gives it a smoother feel to the surface, especially on a blacktop surface - think like inline skates...

Easier to propel (use of your body motion) as a result of having more flaxibility in the torso part of the board and having 2 additional caster wheels

Easier ability to turn - flexible torso between the boards permits a bend vs. the fixed torsos from the other boards

It looks more difficult but is easier, goes faster and is more comfortable to ride. I am 44 and use this while my son rides a Wave. he prefers that board...I think because the other kids have those and he likes the color! At my age I go for the better product! 5 stars

The Whiptide is an unbelievable piece of machinery that can't go unnoticed! I can't ride more than two feet without someone stopping me to ask to try it out. I have a ripstick as well, but after purchasing this dual deck ultimate flex board I feel like just giving away my ripstick! I was an avid gym goer before I bought the whiptide but now I find myself getting an amazing cardio work out after just an hour on this board. And it's such a blast just to whip up and down the street. Going to class has actually become something I sort of look forward to... sort of! I can't explain enough how much I love this board and all it has to offer!

If you're considering one... stop... just get it, you wont regret it!! 5 stars

In our famiy, we own several traditional skateboards, a Flowboard and two Wave StreetSurfing boards. We just bought the WhipTide and overall it is the best of the bunch. Its four in-line wheels give it a smoother and more stable ride than the Wave, though the Wave is a bit more responsive and slightly better for tight 360's and jumps. The Whiptide is better going uphill and faster over moast types of surfaces. It's our preferred board for long rides. 5 stars

Guys and Gals,
I am 43 and I love this for fun exercise.
Great core workout.
Bought a Waveboard for my daughter. Saw this one on Amazon and bought it because of the other recommendations. I am usually a little skeptical unless I see a dozen reviews or more, but went with it. This is for real!
Very fun, very stable. My daughter wont use her own anymore. My wife jumped right on and did great!

Buy it. If you don't like it, I will give you all of your money back...(not really) 5 stars

I have been riding mine for a couple of months now and, from an exercise stand point, it is the best thing I've done in years. The manuverability is unbeliviable. It looks like it would be hard to ride, but I am 55 years old and I picked it up in just a couple of rides. It is so much fun to ride, you don't even know that you are getting a work out.

My Nephew had one and I tried it and was immediately hooked. He is a snowboarder and uses the WhipTide to keep himself in good form during the summer for the winter snowboard season.

This board is going to be my Christmas gift to all of my Nieces and Nephews.

I am more than satisfied with this product as it has out performed my expectations. Good quality too! 5 stars