Furukarbon near-future inline skate "Chariot Skates"

It appeared as a practice for summer that Ice skating can not be doneInline skatingAlthough it is also used as a means of traveling to nearby places such as commuting by some enthusiasts, optimized for such commuter use is "Chariot Skates" of the near-future type inline skate. It features two large wheels reminiscent of Chariot, a battle carrier used in ancient times.

Details are below.
Chariot Skates

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This "Chariot Skates" is developed by Australian inventor Michael Jenkins. While traveling on a bicycle in Europe, he seems to have gained the inspiration that he felt "the seat and the handle of the bicycle are limiting the freedom of the rider compared to skiing or skating."

Because the foot comes down below the axis of the wheel, the center of gravity is lowered and it is easy to stabilize.


It seems that it can be operated in the same way as in-line skating, and it will be easy to produce speed.


Brake is done by touching the wheel like this in this way. Gloves required.


Alternatively, you can stop the wheels of the hind feet sideways and resist with that resistance. There are also plans to equip a mechanical handbrake like an ordinary bicycle.


It is easy to stabilize because the wheels are large, and the stairs are as this.


You can also get off.


It seems that you can manage the lawn.


The average speed in ordinary urban areas is about 15 km / h. If it is like a cycling road with nothing, ordinary people say that 20 km / h will come out.


Chariot Skates going through a bicycle taxi.


You can see the movie from here.

Chariot Skates

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