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Folding skateboard is a laugh

by David Allen on March 17th, 2009
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Skateboards are great for fun and getting around on, but when all of that is over, they can be a bit of a nuisance to carry and for storing. However, it seems that someone has also been thinking about the same problems and come up a suitable solution. The folding skateboard, at first it sounds dangerous all of that jumping around and slamming against the half pipes, how can a fold ...

Skateboard DIY - How to Make a Propeller Powered Skateboard!

by max on February 5th, 2009
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Well, you thought this wasn’t possible but it is! It’s a propeller powered skateboard that will propel you forward with the use of wind-power. Now, I’d like to see this concept applied to snowboards, that might kick start a new sport called “cross-country snowboarding”. Skateboarding gets more exciting as I strap a model airplane engine to the end of a ...

Skateboard goes 50MPH+ on the Highway in Germany!

by max on October 4th, 2008
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Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode A skatboarder in Germany achieved 50MPH+ on the highway. The German government is still trying to track down the person who did it to put him in jail but I think they should give him an award instead. A video of the skateboarder, broadcast on German television networks on Wednesday, showed a helmet ...

DIY Skatebrake Kit for High Speed Downhill Skateboarding!

by max on September 27th, 2008
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Check out these cool Skatebrakes that will add brakes to your skateboard. Of course, this isn’t really practical for freestyling on the streets but it will definitely help if you live in area like San Francisco where steep hills will make it impossible for you to ride continuously. With this brake kits, fear no more 45 degree hills in San Francisco, just apply the brakes if you ...

What you missed Last Weekend [Roundup]

by max on September 15th, 2008
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Unlike people who miserably suffer from 9 to 5 jobs (my former self), Zedomax.com keeps on feeding the author food and housing, meaning you have some interesting tech reads. Here’s what you missed last weekend: The Eco-friendly Kegerator might change the way fridges are built and save earth. Top 10 BED Gadgets of the week - Yes, you might find a gadget you have always looking for ...

DIY Lego Skateboard!

by max on September 13th, 2008
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Lego Skateboard! Wow, check out this Lego Skateboard with Skull deck, yellow wheels, and blue trunks. What a combination… via technabob, Design Page ...

DIY - How to Hack a Skateboard!

by max on August 25th, 2008
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This isn’t really, technically a skateboard but it is a type of a skateboard you can make. Here’s a great instruction on how to hack your own skateboard from scratch although I do suggest buying one if you can afford it. I just finished out my latest project. A contribution for the DIY (Do it yorself) community. Since I love skateboards I just couldn’t start anywhere else. ...

Dirtsurfer is a Skateboard+Bike Hybrid Thingee!

by max on August 23rd, 2008
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Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a new way to skate down the gravel road with the Dirtsurfer, a hybrid surfing system consisting of skateboard and bicycle wheels flopped together. It looks promising and fun but I am not sure if I am inclined to wear all that safety gear just to get on one. The Freestyle Dirtsurfer featu ...

Advanced Skateboard Hoodies

by max on July 4th, 2008
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For most skateboarders, this advanced skateboard hoodie can act as extra protection for practicing crazy tricks such as a reverse-360-heel-flip over some big holes. Wearing protective gear can be uncomfortable and give the wrong image when nobody else is wearing it. The skater needs to be able to move and be flexible, and do tricks comfortably. Protective gear, at times, seems unimporta ...

DIY - How to Build a Skateboard-Windsurfer Thingee!

by max on June 23rd, 2008
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I have always been fond of different windsurfing gadgets people bring to have fun over at Ocean Beach, here’s how to make your own skateboard-turned-windsurf thingee. If this goes on sand, I might build one. Here’s my contribution to the movement, a land windsurfer with a 3.6 meter lugsail. It sails just exactly like a regular windsurfer. Sail tuning is a little different, ...