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Weird Gear 3: Skateboard of the Future

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.

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2 comments for “Weird Gear 3: Skateboard of the Future”

  1. These look sick! I hope they come out with the skateboard size soon. Keep us posted!

    Posted by Dave Graham | May 21, 2008, 2:03 pm
  2. 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!

    Posted by bart | May 21, 2008, 5:21 pm

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