Boy, this kid is fearless. Actually, I’m not sure Kahlei Stone-Kelly from Australia is even old enough to be called a kid. He’s just a baby. A two-year-old toddler in diapers who’s already better at skateboarding that many full grown human adults. Just look at him go and display excellent balance, a little bit of trickery and a whole ‘lotta cool as he glides on that board.
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Adorable. We’ve seen dogs ride skateboards before and though it’s extremely cute when they’re pawing the ground to lunge forward and crashing into walls, they’re not really busting tricks with the board. This cat though? It does its feline version of ollies and skateboard grinds.
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Is the Segway just not doing it for you? Maybe you want a Segway that is a bit more sporty and youthful. The Onewheel may be just what you are looking for.
The Onewheel is a self-balancing, single-wheeled electric skateboard that “gives you the feeling of flying” – or flying at very low speeds at least. This deck can go as fast as 12 MPH, thank its 48V lithium battery. So how much life will you get from that battery? You should be able to keep going for between four and six miles depending on the terrain you are riding over.
The Onewheel is a one-wheeled success, having already hit its Kickstarter target and selling out at the early bird $1,199(USD) price. Latecomers can still get in on the action for $1,299(USD) or more.
This thing definitely looks more fun than a Segway – plus it looks cooler too. Aging skater dudes will be all over this.
[via Likecool]
These dice are proof that your board can live on long after you do your last Ollie. Your board will still be with you, you just won’t be riding it.
Each of these die is handmade by artist Andy Poole using various recycled skate decks and the result is a set of very unique and fashionable dice. Your friends won’t have dice like this. Imagine gliding by on your skateboard as you vanquish enemies in D&D. Now picture yourself doing a faceplant as you yell YAHTZEE!
Now you and your deck can have a whole new relationship. For $20(USD) you get a set of three dice. These make a great gift for your fellow skaters too.
[via This Is Why I’m Broke]
A regular old skateboard isn’t fun enough for you? What about nine skateboards attached to each other to form a complete circle skateboard? It’s the goofiest way to move on wheels since your chance of falling off is infinitely more likely and well, just look at the damn thing.
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The typical skateboard is made of laminated wood. Wood is durable, relatively lightweight, and has the flex and bounce required by the average sidewalk surfer. What it’s not waterproof or particularly exciting. The Hydroflex Skateboard has all these attributes, plus …
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Remember that snazzy special edition electric skateboard we saw roll out at Expand? It’s almost ready for launch: ZBoard has launched a Dragon Innovation crowdfunding campaign for its San Francisco Special. Although the limited edition ZBoard’s specs haven’t changed since earlier this year (20-mile range at 19 MPH) its facade has been given a few tweaks. In addition to wearing a brighter shade of orange, the San Francisco Special now features LED headlights, working tail lights and digitally printed grip tape with a redesigned skyline of its namesake city. Of course, getting your hands on one of the special boards isn’t cheap, pre-orders for the electric-powered maple decks start at $1,199. Current ZBoard owners will be able to upgrade, jumping from a ZBoard Pro to the San Francisco Special for $399, or tuning up a Classic for $699. Looking for a new ride? Check out the team’s crowdfunding video after the break, or skip on down to the source link to pitch in.
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Source: Dragon Innovation, ZBoard (1), (2)
3D printing has taken some amazing steps over the past couple of months as it’s been used to save several lives, successfully recreate memorable video game characters and could potentially be used as a source of nutrition. But would you trust 3D-printed skateboard which can be used to carry you at a high rate of speed? Sam Abbott does and Sam Abbott did.
Abbott is a Dutch artist who created this 3D-printed skateboard which features a twin-tipped design that was too large for 3DprintUK’s 3D printer to create, although Abbott was able to successfully create it in three sections. The process required the deck to be assembled and joined together with numerous connector pins, which we hope are extremely secure considering how easy it is for a normal skateboard to break under extreme stress.
The underside of the skateboard features an interesting design as it looks like it has fused with hundreds of octopi considering how many suction cup-like areas there are on the skateboard. The end of the video shows a skateboarder riding on the freshly-3D printed skateboard, and best of all, it doesn’t completely crumble under his own weight. We guess we can consider this a job well done, then.
3D Printed Skateboard Is Sturdy Enough To Actually Ride original content from Ubergizmo. 
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3D printing has come a long way, and it’s going to go even further, when everyone can easily purchase an affordable and fast 3D printer for their homes. We’ve seen lots of intriguing items output using 3D printing tech, and now a Dutch artist created this 3D printed skateboard.
Sam Abbott’s twin-tipped skateboard design was a bit too large for the 3D printer of 3DprintUK and their competition, but they managed to print it in 3 sections. The deck was assembled and joined together with numerous connector pins. The board is textured quite nicely on its underside, and there are plenty of cool details, which will make any skateboarder lust after it.
I wonder when I’ll be able to whip up something like this on a 3D printer at home. Hopefully pretty soon!
[via designboom]
The guys at ZBoard made quite the splash at SXSW Interactive earlier this week — riding an electric skateboard around the streets and conference halls of Austin will get you all sorts of attention, after all. Still, for all the love they got at the event, the startup opted to hold its latest announce until the kickoff of Expand — for an important reason: this electric skateboard is a tribute to the hills and winding streets of the city by the bay. ZBoard’s San Francisco Special ups the game for the Kickstarted company, extending the board’s range to 20 highway or 14 city miles. The wheels also got an upgrade to high-traction 110mm models, while the braking system got a nice bump, as well.
Of course, with along all those improvements comes a bit more weight — the already hefty board now clocks in at 32 pounds. Those who were hoping for a lighter-weight solution akin to the Boosted Board will have to keep holding their breath — according to the ZBoard’s creators, its community said it wouldn’t mind adding a few pounds to increase range, and as such, there’s a four-pound jump from the ZBoard Pro. But, you know, if all goes according to plan, you shouldn’t be carry this thing around too much. For when you do, however, there’s that padded handle.
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