Product review (5 stars): The best way to get in shape, do something different and LOOK AWESOME. I love my Freelines!
When I saw someone skating by me at 10MPH doing the freakin MOONWALK, I was sold. He shouted
"On your left!" And it was far too late, on my right was a fire hydrant and I'll be damned if this guy didn't open his legs and go right through it!
Ryan has created an innovative product that has changed my life! I started skateboarding at 11 years old and was always into the movement. These things however, are difficult to learn. The nice thing is you can STEP off of them, unlike a skateboard where your committed. Although difficult, they are much safer. My girlfriend can even ride them (And bought a pair of PRO's). I have since been addicted to these things.
The french have a saying called "Walk is out," and I couldn't agree more. Why walk when you can throw these things into your backpack and get on with it?!
Not only am I close to 30 and far beyond wanting to hurt myself, I am amazed at the freedom of movement and how fun it is to just ride on these things. I am constantly stopped from all walks of life (Grandmas, kids, teenagers, skaters) whom tend to yell "What are those things?!" The funnest reaction I got was while riding in SF a bum yelled at me "Your blowing my mind kid, your blowing my mind!" These things are ATTENTION whores! Took them to the skatepark and had the whole squad of kids stop and wanting to try them!
If your thinking about it, DO IT. There is nothing better than learning something difficult and new, these things are satisfying.
The product itself is basically indestructible, portable, and just COOL. The range of motion is limitless, sometimes I find myself dancing on them! I hope they catch on more, Ryan has had some recent financial trouble. So do yourself a favor and buy the freelines. You won't be disappointed. I promise!