• FuzzyRedPanda
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    252 months ago

    Look, I love micromobility vehicles, and skateboards are no exception, but going 40+ mph on a skateboard in the real world seems objectively stupid. If anyone disagrees, please enlighten me.

    • @[email protected]
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      102 months ago

      Agree. Wheels are too small. Any sort of issue and your face is cheesegraded against the asphalt.

      On a known, smooth course, though? Sign me up!

      • @njordomir
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        82 months ago

        Yeah, and for how much money people lay down for their micromobility devices, very few of them seem willing to put down the $20 for a Walmart helmet, much less a $100+ helmet from a reputable brand.

        Closed course would be good. Something I can slide on in kneepads if/when I eat shit.

      • @[email protected]
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        22 months ago

        It’s OK I put my hands down to catch myself, broken wrist / collar bone can’t be that that bad…

    • @apfelwoiSchoppen
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      92 months ago

      Same with one wheels. Anytime I see someone on one of those, I feel like they are one moment from disaster.

      • @barsquid
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        62 months ago

        I see those and just imagine how the slightest obstacle would make them faceplant at full speed. I hope they are careful.

        • @[email protected]
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          2 months ago

          The super fat tire handles potholes/etc really well really well apprently. People bunny hop them and go off short drops with no issue.