Single Wheel Longboard?

robotopdx · 01-03-2009, 10:42 PM

Found this article and video on engadget Very funny stuff, Don't think any board builders need to worry about this one taking off.

Man improves, adds a dose of trademark infringement to single-wheeled skateboard concept - Engadget

Water140 · 01-03-2009, 11:17 PM

I've seen it back when it was first being developed through YouTube videos
I didn't think it would get this far

gabriel[abc] · 01-03-2009, 11:20 PM

geez talk about balance

bakersfield90 · 01-03-2009, 11:23 PM

May I ask how that is a longboard?
Are cars really big longboards with engines?
Are scooters two wheeled longboards with handles?
Are doors longboards without wheels on hinges?

ross932 · 01-04-2009, 02:31 AM

its like an indo board with a motor

KAKA · 01-04-2009, 04:02 AM

ha...........

robotopdx · 01-04-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bakersfield90

May I ask how that is a longboard?
Are cars really big longboards with engines?
Are scooters two wheeled longboards with handles?
Are doors longboards without wheels on hinges?

while I agree that it is a sad excuse for a longboard I do think it is a longboard.
A wheeled board that you steer by shifting your weight from side to side. Over 30" makes a longboard.
If I were to be more accurate I should have called it a power board..... Still very funny stuff.

sniffleless · 01-04-2009, 09:43 AM

That thing seems even more retarded than a Segway.

"Over 30" makes a longboard"???
If that is true then most shortboards are actually longboards seeing as how they are 32". I always considered longboards starting at 36".

NJ Joe · 01-04-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sniffleless

That thing seems even more retarded than a Segway.

"Over 30" makes a longboard"???
If that is true then most shortboards are actually longboards seeing as how they are 32". I always considered longboards starting at 36".

Then how do you explain minis such as flexdex and lbl humus?

VANILLA GUERILLA · 01-04-2009, 09:55 AM

You just wasted 2 minutes of my life and I want it back.

Dirtdude180 · 01-04-2009, 10:06 AM

Hmmmm I wonder if Chaput could make a flywheel this big cause overly large flywheel + ceramic bearings = this board would dominate at maryhill period

oh and imo a longboard isnt defined by the size of the deck as much as the size of wheels and what its intended use is

beberts09 · 01-04-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bakersfield90

May I ask how that is a longboard?
Are cars really big longboards with engines?
Are scooters two wheeled longboards with handles?
Are doors longboards without wheels on hinges?

orrrrrr, are longboards really short cars without engines???

...
BAM! let that one sizzle over a little. haha

sniffleless · 01-04-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Joe

Then how do you explain minis such as flexdex and lbl humus?

Ummm....they are minis.
GFH makes a 24" one. So are we going to say that longboards start at 24"?
Are we talking the technical point that a board goes from short to long or the style itself of "longboarding?"

soulrider · 01-04-2009, 04:27 PM

wow that was lame

x-tra · 01-04-2009, 05:00 PM

ub6ib9 · 01-05-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniffleless

Ummm....they are minis.
GFH makes a 24" one. So are we going to say that longboards start at 24"?
Are we talking the technical point that a board goes from short to long or the style itself of "longboarding?"

Stop. ur a skateboarder. u ride a skateboard even if it's 100" long. problem solved

sniffleless · 01-05-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ub6ib9

Stop. ur a skateboarder. u ride a skateboard even if it's 100" long. problem solved

Ahhhh...the voice of reason. Thank you. I'll shut up now.