Thursday, August 24, 2017

Something or Nothing #1: Orbit Wheels


Orbit wheels are almost like skateboards and inline skates, but offers more freedom and simplicity than either of the two. The design involves two wheels, and a footrest in the middle. They are designed for use with two feet, giving you unlimited capabilities to different tricks and maneuvers which can be as creative as your imagination. Orbitwheel skates aren’t quite rollerblades, they aren’t quite skateboards and they aren’t quite a trip to the emergency room, but they’re pretty close to all three. They’re essentially wheels that you slip your feet through the middle of, letting you scoot around sideways until you go over a curb or a rut and end up on the ground. They’re available now for a kind-of-ludicrous price of $99.99 if you’re so inclined, but with more freedom and simplicity than either, the Orbitwheel is a brand new concept for wheeled sports.

Each wheel around each footrest rotates sideways to give the user momentum. Orbit wheels are simple to use compared to skateboards and inline skates. Once you have placed your foot on the foot rest, then you are ready to go. Orbit wheel does not require strapping and the wheels are moved by a sideways motion of the feet. Once your orbit wheel is in motion, then you’ll move as if you are on skateboard, with your effort being the back and forth movement of the feet on the sideways. The main advantage in terms of efficiency and portability, is the ability of the wheel being large enough to be used on a sidewalk and ground terrain and at the same time being thin enough to be carried around easily without the need of folding them down.



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https://www.orbit-wheel.com/

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