This is how I’ve been getting around Moscow these days. It’s a ripstik (aka waveboard aka rollersurf aka two-wheeled skateboard). Comparing it to a longboard, which I used for the same purposes before.
1) it doesn’t fly under the wheels of cars and feet of pedestrians in case you lose control. It immediately falls on its side and stops. This is a huge plus in the city.
2) you can ride it without jumping off, accelerating and slightly braking, if the road allows.
3) you can climb up small hills on it, again without jumping off. But that’s a physical effort, and a good chance to end up quite sweaty at your destination.
4) it’s more convenient to carry.
As for the downsides: on narrow paths, you can only brake to a complete stop. Slowing down is not easy if there’s no space to curve. And it’s slightly harder to learn than on a longboard.
Actually, I initially packed it in a suitcase for my daughter in the USA, but how could I not use it when there’s a chance to move faster.
Hi, I'm Rauf Aliev. 