a skateboard on steroids?

skategeezer · 06-12-2008, 05:51 AM

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The 360: Skateboarding on steroids

Simply called the 360, this new extreme-sport item from designer Francesco Sommacal is kind of a three-way hybrid between skateboarding, in-line skating and snowboarding. A rider inserts his (or her) feet into the wheel openings, balancing as if on a skateboard. But the 360's large wheels and the rider's enclosed feet allow tricks that a skateboarder would never be able to perform — flipping the wheels end over end multiple times, for example (could be how the thing got its name), not to mention being able to traverse gravel and grass. Check out the videos on Sommacal's site for some video of what you might be able to do if you had the 360 for a couple of hours, weeks or months.
We're pretty impressed. The 360 isn't like anything we've seen before, and its innovative design was enough the win Volvo's 2007 award for SportDesign. What do you think, guys? Which would you rather have: the 360, the RipStik, a pair of jumping stilts, or the ScarPar?
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thokk2 · 06-12-2008, 06:19 AM

That doesn't look like fun. Not much you can do other than go down hills. And not very well either.

Firefox777 · 06-12-2008, 06:39 AM

iwant jumping stilts soooo bad

Steve Ignorant · 06-12-2008, 07:21 AM

Simplicity is the name of the game. A skateboard is just a piece of wood on wheels. Things like this are just so difficult to get behind.

thokk2 · 06-12-2008, 07:27 AM

Those stilts look like the prosthetic legs they have for runners.

dcphotos · 06-12-2008, 07:31 AM

The scarpar looks fun. It also looks expensive and very breakable.

Steve Ignorant · 06-12-2008, 07:46 AM

Jumping stilts are ####### hilarious. When that dude races the guy on the bike, but he falls over... oh my god, comedy gold.

Camel · 06-12-2008, 08:07 AM

Wonder which came first, the chicken or the egg?

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This looks sorta fun, but I wouldn't shell cash out for one.

alawnfish · 06-12-2008, 08:28 AM

Hi,

I've actually been working on something very similar for over 10 years now. This one looks like my second prototype (now on 12). I spent so much time and money trying to get it right. This guy puts up a computer generated design and wins some sort of design contest....great.

I was hoping to market mine as soon as I got all the production means ready.

What do you guys think I should do. I have had the patent on this since 2002. And...the version I am working on is extremely nimble and light.

I also have an Earthwing Superglider and a Loaded Dervish. Just because one thing is good doesn't mean the other is bad. I ride all three rollers depending on my mood.

Wells · 06-12-2008, 08:29 AM

I heard Sheckler is on 'roids.

loljk

HerBDerb · 06-12-2008, 09:00 AM

The jumping stilts are pretty cool.... the other things, not so much.

mc99david · 06-12-2008, 09:15 AM

i dont see how this is better than a dirt surfer... anyway, i wouldnt mind playing on one but wouldnt pay for it

CL · 06-12-2008, 12:27 PM

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Also, am missing something here? I only see 2 wheels, skateboards if i recall, have 4 wheels.

gorillabiscuits · 06-12-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wells

I heard Sheckler is on 'roids.

loljk

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dcphotos · 06-12-2008, 12:49 PM

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That was awful.

Wells · 06-12-2008, 01:49 PM

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Skate jock much?

Jemwielder · 06-12-2008, 03:00 PM

Cool lookin gadget. It'd be fun to hit some dirt hills and such. Although I prefer a mountain bike when it comes to playing in the dirt.

mangels · 06-12-2008, 03:29 PM

I'd love one of those powered ones for commuting around town.

sk8norcal · 06-12-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by alawnfish

Hi,

I've actually been working on something very similar for over 10 years now. This one looks like my second prototype (now on 12). I spent so much time and money trying to get it right. This guy puts up a computer generated design and wins some sort of design contest....great.

I was hoping to market mine as soon as I got all the production means ready.

What do you guys think I should do. I have had the patent on this since 2002. And...the version I am working on is extremely nimble and light.

I checked his site, he's also got working prototypes + vids.

I guess selling your idea to a toy company is an option,
I read the ripstik was invented a korean homeless guy, and was sold to a toy company.

I recently posted an article on flowlab, it was moved to the hybrid section....

alawnfish · 06-13-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sk8norcal

I checked his site, he's also got working prototypes + vids.

I guess selling your idea to a toy company is an option,
I read the ripstik was invented a korean homeless guy, and was sold to a toy company.

I recently posted an article on flowlab, it was moved to the hybrid section....

So I'm the Korean Homeless guy! LOL

There still is a big difference between what this designer has and mine. His can't really turn, and has air filled tires so it basically only go down hill. Mine is able to pump on flat ground. I do like his design aesthetic. He definitely made it look cool. But if you can't rip on it people won't get into it.

Hopefully I won't end up homeless.