a skateboard on steroids?

**skategeezer** · 06-12-2008 06:51 AM

**thokk2** · 06-12-2008 07:19 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 07:39 AM

iwant jumping stilts soooo bad

**Steve Ignorant** · 06-12-2008 08:21 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 08:27 AM

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

**dcphotos** · 06-12-2008 08:31 AM

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

**Steve Ignorant** · 06-12-2008 08:46 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 09:07 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 09:28 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 09:29 AM

I heard Sheckler is on 'roids.

loljk

**HerBDerb** · 06-12-2008 10:00 AM

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

**mc99david** · 06-12-2008 10:15 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 01:27 PM

define: gimmick - Google Search

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

**gorillabiscuits** · 06-12-2008 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Wells

I heard Sheckler is on 'roids.

loljk

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**dcphotos** · 06-12-2008 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by gorillabiscuits

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That was awful.

**Wells** · 06-12-2008 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by gorillabiscuits

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Skate jock much?

**Jemwielder** · 06-12-2008 04:00 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 04:29 PM

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

**sk8norcal** · 06-12-2008 05:30 PM

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 06:08 AM

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.