Weird Gear 3: Skateboard of the Future
May 18th, 2008 BlowSnow

When I heard I was getting the skateboard of the future, I fully expected a hoverboard. Ever since I first saw Marty McFly rip around on his, I have dreamt of evading bullies in the same fasion.
I didn’t get a hoverboard, but close. When the box came from my friend Mike at Daggoo (My version of Doc) I thought he had forgotten something, the box weighed nothing. I was pretty surprised when I pulled out his super light space-age material long board prototype. I can’t disclose much about the material or construction of the board, (thanks to the 32 page non-disclosure I had to sign) but I can testify this thing is light! It’s designed to absorb vibration as well, and be stable at high speed.
If you’ve ever ridden a skateboard over less than smooth asphalt you know how that can make your feet feel. Incedibly this thing, as stiff as it is, provided an amazing smooth ride. I must have lapped the hill by my house ten times. It was dark when my fiance finally convinced me to come in and I could play more tomorrow.
The next day I took the thing up some real hills. The material works amazing. The only criticism I would have is toward deign. (Sorry Mike) The board had a little too much camber, being as stiff as it is it didn’t give, even under my hefty weight. The rounded surface gave me the sensation that I was going to be bucked forward. I think if you flatten this thing out it will be the perfect longboard ride.

Mike with his baby
Mike tells me his is working on some shorter, freestyle shapes. I can’t wait to get one of those in the pool. I promise to update with details when these things come to market, becaues, as I said before, this IS the skateboard of the future.
Entry Filed under: Blow Snow Commentary, Gear, General
2 Comments Add your own
1. Dave Graham | May 21st, 2008
These look sick! I hope they come out with the skateboard size soon. Keep us posted!
2. bart | May 21st, 2008
thanks for the review. I have an old sector nine board that needs to be updated. maybe I’ll wait till this one comes out to try because the roads in denver are horrible!
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