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Traditional roller blades would be a pretty close competitor. Replace the slight inconvenience of having to charge them with the slight convenience of having to
by defterGoose 4y ago
Traditional roller blades would be a pretty close competitor. Replace the slight inconvenience of having to charge them with the slight convenience of having to learn how to skate. Skateboards and longboards would be other options.
- reidjs 4y agoThe difference is these have zero learning curve, which is important for rich, lazy people.
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- asdff 4y agoI would be shocked if they had zero learning curve to be honest. It's an awkward movement on a vehicle you aren't used to. People would wipe out bad when escooters hit the scene too, and they supposedly don't have any learning curve according to the companies laying them on the sidewalks that is.
- prophesi 4y agoAs an avid inline-skater, another con to inlines is that they can be quite the hassle to put on and take off. And when going inside a building, you have to stuff them in a large enough bag or tote them around. If you're using them to get to another destination, you'll also need to carry around your shoes (and a fresh pair of socks) the entire time. Being able to simply strap in the shoes you're already wearing is pretty enticing.
- defterGoose 4y agoWell, I take your point, but then would question what you're going to carry these around in that's less obtrusive than an average-to-large-ish backpack. An undoubtedly super trendy fitted fannypack?
- Too 4y agoMost public buildings will throw you out if you wear a pair of rollerblades indoors. With the lock-mode, these looks like they can pass under the radar more easily, reducing the need to stow them in your bag as often. In the best case never, until you reach your final destination where you can store them safely and for the rest of the day, keep using the shoes you already wear.
- unsupp0rted 4y agoThe main inconvenience in roller blades for me is having to strap them on and take them off.