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I wonder if it'd be possible to use a smaller wheel (maybe a sphere), and also raise the deck? Suspension? I would try it, but just like with boosted boards, I

by dluan 12y ago

I wonder if it'd be possible to use a smaller wheel (maybe a sphere), and also raise the deck? Suspension? I would try it, but just like with boosted boards, I think I would still prefer a normal skateboard. Because I can still kickflip a normal skateboard. :) Hmm - other thoughts. What would make this really cool is if it goes really, really fast. Like balls to the wall speed. 12mph is definitely not fast enough.

listic 12y ago
Probably, speed is really limited by the currently available tech for compact electric vehicles. Solowheel http://inventist.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&layout=edit&id=28 http://inventist.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=artic... is of similar size and weight and is rated at 10 mph. Even though it got 1500W motor. 1800 in the latest Extreme model, but rated speed is unchanged: http://solowheel.com/product/xtreme http://solowheel.com/product/xtreme
TD-Linux 12y ago
Steering is achieved by deforming the wheel into a cone shape. A spherical wheel wouldn't allow steering by deformation.
- dluan 12y ago
  Hmm, wouldn't a close-to-spherical material (something like tire rubber) work?