Month: August 2008

The No Pedal Human Powered HumanCar

Posted by Action Isle – August 24, 2008


The HumanCar is a human powered vehicle that is propelled without the use of pedals. It seats up to four riders that can all work together to move, and even steer, the HumanCar.

HumanCar - a human powered vehicle

To propel the HumanCar, riders use their upper body strength to pull the bars (like you would a rowboat). To steer the riders lean left or right in the direction they want to steer.

The HumanCar was designed to be street legal, and can achieve speeds of up to 30+ mph. Downhill it has gone at speeds of over 60 mph.

Link: HumanCar
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Easy Racer 415 Recumbent bike carbon front fender
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More Skateboarders Swapping For Longboards?

Posted by Action Isle – August 21, 2008


Longboarding
Image: Longboard 5

Longboarding has been in the shadow of skateboarding for some time now, but that may all change as more skateboarders are seemingly swapping their shortboard for a longboard.

"Although no definitive numbers are available to quantify longboarding's growth, manufacturers report steady increases in sales. Even new skateboard manufacturers, such as the unfortunately named snowboard builder Never Summer, are entering the market. And manufacturers and retailers love that many users own a variety of boards for different uses."

Link: More skaters switching to longboards

Why would a skater switch to longboarding?

Longboarding isn't just about tricks. Most people can't ride a skateboard without being harassed to do a kickflip or some other kind of flippy trick. Longboarding still has it's tricks, but you don't have to be able to do one to ride one. Some people ride longboards for transportation, some bomb downhill, some do sliding, some do fancy footwork, some work on tricks, and some do everything. You also can be any age (as long as you can move well) to ride one. On top of all this, longboarding is easier than skateboarding, so frustrated skateboarders can find it a great alternative.
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Drop Through Thru LONGBOARD SKATEBOARD COMPLETE CRUISER
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Zinger – a Downhill Luge With a Brake

Posted by Action Isle – August 14, 2008


Check out the Zinger! It's the first downhill luge that utilizes a hand brake for controlling your speed. Pick a paved hill, sit on the Zinger, grab the handles, and bomb down the hill. You steer the Zinger by leaning to the left or the right.

Zinger Dowhill Luge
Features:

  • High performance truck system designed for stability at speed.
  • Dual disk brake system with automotive quality brake pads.
  • Hand operated (bicycle style) brake caliper for smooth predictable brake action.
  • Side handles for great control and stability.
  • Side wings to hold your legs in place.
  • Padded rubber seat.
  • Quality Urethane wheels.
  • Board fits riders from 65 lbs to 200 lbs.
  • Zinger comes complete, Minor assembly required.
  • Requires no special training or physical conditioning.

 
Video of the Zinger in Action
1970s OSI Drop Deck Luge Street Raceing Skateboard NOS!
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Build Your Own Electric Off Road Mountainboard

Posted by Action Isle – August 13, 2008

Here's some instructions on how you can power a mountainboard with an electric motor.

This electric mountainboard was made with an MBS Core 95 mountainboard, an electric scooter motor, and other various parts.

Electric Off Road Mountainboard
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Win Your Own T-Board

Posted by Action Isle – August 12, 2008

Want a T-Board but don't have the funds to buy one? Enter the contest going on right now at T-Board's website. They are giving away one T-Board every week to a lucky winner.

Sign up here for a chance to win your own T-Board!
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Skateboarding Around the World With 14Degrees.org

Posted by Action Isle – August 9, 2008

If you haven't heard of this yet, check it out, it's quite amazing. Robert Thompson has traveled a distance of 12,000 km on a recumbent bicycle, and 8,000 km on a skateboard. He's unofficially broken the Guinness World Record for the Longest Journey by Skateboard. Some of his journey was done on a Rolls Rolls, which he now uses as a trailer. Currently he is skating across China from Zhangye to Xining.

His human powered adventure around the world has been going for 2 years, and he has done it all solo.

Check out his website, 14degrees.org.

Also check out his videos & pictures.
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Keep on Rolling with the Rolls Rolls Longboard

Posted by Action Isle – August 8, 2008

Rolls Rolls LongboardThe Rolls Rolls is a longboard that is built to keep on rolling. It's low to the ground, it's lightweight, sturdy, and stylish.

The deck is made of strong but light carbon fiber. The bottom of the deck has kevlar (the same stuff bullet proof vests are made of) to protect it from wear and tear. The Rolls Rolls is only 2 2/3'' above the ground, which saves you energy, and keeps you rolling.

Rolls Rolls Movie & Review

Rolls Rolls Website

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Safety Stripe Longboard DOUBLE DROP Through Mounted Down 76mm Wheels
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The Motorized Board Has Evolved | Introducing the MotoXBoard

Posted by Action Isle – August 4, 2008

There seems to have been little advancement in motorized mountainboards and off road boards over the past years. Their are many skeletons left over from motorized boards that have come and gone, and there are very few that have a solid foothold. With how things are currently in the motorized board world, you'll find many junky imported motorized mountainboards, and very few ones of quality. The choices are limited, and their are very few that stand out from the crowd.

MotoXBoard | Motorized Off Road Board/Mountainboard

The makers of the MotoXBoard are paving the way for a new breed of motorized off road boards. One that is both functional and fun. The MotoXBoard is the product of 15 years of tinkering. What sets this board apart from the rest is it's unique design. Most motorized off road boards have suspension and trucks like a mountainboard or skateboard, as well as a chain powered rear wheel. The MotoXBoard has a large powered wheel placed in the middle of the board, fully independent floater suspension, and a rear mounted handle bar. The rear handle bar provides extra balance support when things get rough, and is where the rider controls the throttle and braking.

Video of the MotoXBoard in Action

Link: MotoXBoard
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