Motorised shoes released - spnKiX

[Samd]

Ok, doesnt really fit the bike section of this forum, or the motorbike, or scooters, so I'll just leave this here.

http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5f95a05d59-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email

Might be enough room there for an Agni...

 

[dirkdiggler]

Thought sk8norcal might like this:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/11/spnkix-motorized-skates-crash-the-final-engadget-podcast-video/

video link:
http://www.viddler.com/v/2483498c?secret=31928947

 

[sk8norcal]

thx!
i blog it before,
i see they were at CES...
he sold about 250 pairs on kickstarter....

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petertreadway/spnkix-wearable-mobility

some old prototype pics here,
http://wackyboards.blogspot.com/2010/07/treadway-mobility.html


edit, some not so favorable reviews here,
http://spnkixreview.blogspot.com/
http://dmad.com/spnkix-wheels

 

[sk8norcal]

version 2,

spnkix > rocketskates

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petertreadway/acton-r-rocketskates-worlds-first-smart-wearable-m?ref=discovery
http://www.gizmag.com/rocketskates-let-you-walk-or-motor/32879/

[youtube]7egsQmpy9Ek[/youtube]

 

[arkmundi]

Cool. Yea, I almost kicked in. But jeeze, I've got an eBike and I'd not really use them. What, old fat guy on rocket skates? Not cool. Same on cool eBike, didn't even notice the guy riding it. :lol:

 

[Carbon]

Essentially, glorified adult Heelys lol. I actually want a pair of mens Heelys but I would probably get weird looks.

 

[ARod1993]

These look pretty entertaining, but for $650 and minimal details on battery pack size this looks more like a toy than anything else.

 

[LEVer]

 

[drmacgyver]

Essentially, glorified adult Heelys lol. I actually want a pair of mens Heelys but I would probably get weird looks.

I've had a pair of adult Heelys for a few years. I haven't used them in a while, but they're pretty fun. I'd keep the wheels in my pocket and snap them on in the supermarket and in the mall. I probably got some looks but I wasn't really concerned with that, so I'm not sure what peoples' reactions were. It takes a little practice to find that "sweet spot" of balance. Once you get the hang it's super fun. Made the overzealous mistake of taking them down a parking garage. I was about halfway down the ramp when I realized how freakin' fast I was speeding, so I tucked and rolled and ate pavement. lol.

 

[sk8norcal]

wow, almost $500k......

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petertreadway/acton-r-rocketskates-worlds-first-smart-wearable-m?ref=discovery

 

[sk8norcal]

http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/9/7522911/rocket-skates-riding-around-ces-2015

[youtube]l6_K9MYk9dI[/youtube]

 

[silviasol]

When I first read this I didn't think they would be this functional. Actually looks cool. I would assume their 6 mile range is maybe 2 miles?