Wow, that just looks like so much not fun.

wow, im guessing many people would die on those

To be nice today, the design of the wheels themselves are pretty cool, they're just being used for the wrong thing.

Note that they only film the "rider" from the waist down. I'm convinced that he's flailing like a lunatic above the frame. Especially when trying to ascend that slight incline.

Still, very nicely made.

@Way: Thats the first thing I thought. I'm sure he looks ridiculus

Uh, how do you push off to gain speed??? O_o

@Zaxxon Q Blaque:

with finnesse and grace...america's gonna die because of these

@Way:
I think the rider is probably too embarrassed to be caught using those things on the tubes.

@Zaxxon Q Blaque: by decending a hill.

Gizmodo article is like news, just less interesting.

You know... Neat idea and all but I think this'll take off as much as those articulated skateboards did a few years back. Like not at all.

I may be showing my age, but I remember these same comments being made about the skateboard when I was a kid and about rollerblades when they were still only used by skiers staying in shape over the summer, and about heelys last year... (To be fair the heelys comment was made by me to my daughter and she is still in one piece and quite masterful with the horrible things.)

Let's see what the drama prairie dog has to say about it.

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i love the smokin special fx at about 15 sec...very necessary. i see a 'blown hammy' in the future for 90% of the users of this thing. way too easy to get one leg going the 'wrong' way (in comparison to the other leg).

Looks like the same method of riding as Freeline Skates, except with the advantage of being able to pull your feet up and take the skate with you.
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Same Concept as Freeline Skates only with your feet inside of the wheel.

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@Gravity: I have a pair, and let me tell you, they're _awesome_.

I dunno. People bitched about the Heelys. Those are pretty big with the kids ... and it's only one fucking wheel.

It looks like the guy is constantly about to fall. At least people will get out of your way.

I think these are sweet! Bigger diameter wheel = fewer endos from bumps vs. Freelines. I'm an old skater, but I'd rock these without shame.

@Brian B:

I blade a lot, and I'd probably rock these; WITH a bit of shame however.

First guy I see rolling around on one of them--I'm gonna kick his ass.

@kamra: And THAT my friend...makes you very cool.

left leg BROKEN!!!

1. It is easy to wear.
2. It is easy to carry.
3. It is light.

Reminds me of the snake boards of yesteryears.

Pussy repeller tech: "Hi, I'd like order a latte with cum...up...sense"...PLOP. Head bleeding. Ambulance-calls, half the cute girls accidently calling 411 instead of 911, out of habit. "No no, I'm frine, weely." Ambulances compete. One succeeds since you can't exactly run away with wheels on your damned shoes.

No power? POWER. No breaks. BREAKS.

POWER AND BREAKS? Check. Uh, just kidding. Just gravity and a wiggle motion to move you forward on flat surfaces, and very much down hills.

Now add some real gas engines with some real mufflers to them, and I'm good with it:
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