Waveboard Games

A waveboard is like a skateboard, but has a narrow figure-8 shape rather than an oblong shape. The waveboard is constructed of two separate paddle-shaped pieces, connected underneath by a rod or pipe, and has only two wheels, as opposed to a skateboard's four. The fact that the waveboard has two flexible segments allows riders to propel it without the need to touch the ground. Waveboards lend themselves to games that might be hard, or even impossible, to play on a skateboard. However, the same safety precautions apply--helmets and kneepads should always be worn when using a waveboard.

  1. Races

    • It's possible to race on a waveboard, according to Street Directory's Derek Cladek. Set up turns and obstacles and race against a large group of friends, or set up a relay race if you have only a few. The waveboard lends itself to this kind of game because riders can move, and even race uphill, without having to push off against the ground. Be aware, however, that until you get the hang of it, a waveboard can be exhausting, because it demands more balance and stamina than a regular skateboard. Don't try to race if you're new to the board.

    Copycat Games

    • One wave board game can be played with only two people. It's a one-upmanship contest--each player tries to duplicate, or even outdo, the trick the previous player executed. A winner is determined when a trick fails. It goes without saying, of course, that dangerous stunts should not be part of this game.

    Waveboard Lacrosse

    • According to Cladek, it is possible to play lacrosse on waveboards. Waveboard riders form teams, set up a net, move the ball to the opposing team's net and score, just as the game is usually played. Goalies, however, do not use boards when playing. This game is possible because the waveboard gives riders the ability to execute very tight turns.

    Waveboard Chicken

    • Cladek explains that waveboard chicken can be played in groups, or one on one. Waveboarders line up about 10 feet apart, clasp their hands behind their backs and try to knock each other off their waveboards without using their hands. A player who falls off the board or unclasps his hands is out, though butting an opposing player with the head or shoulders is legal. The last player left on his waveboard is the winner.