[HyprMusic]

I can't help but think if you're willing to carry around a long board for your journey, the extra effort in pushing it manually is not much and probably more fun (I can't really judge, having not used the product).

If you were really against walking or pushing, then a foldable bike would be a lot more useful, safer and cheaper.

[uvtc]

Regarding folding bikes, even the smaller ones are still somewhat of a pain to take on the train. But a really tiny one like the "CarryMe" from Pacific Cycles might fit the bill if your "last mile" commute is in the city.

[muraiki]

Where I live, there are many urban areas but also many hills / roads with long inclines. Longboarding isn't that popular here because:

1) You can't longboard up a hill, or even much of an incline. 2) More importantly, when you go _down_ a hill, it's pretty difficult to stop quickly (this is why I personally stopped longboarding)

This device would help with both problems!

[wwweston]

> More importantly, when you go _down_ a hill, it's pretty difficult to stop quickly (this is why I personally stopped longboarding)

This might help you stop the longboard quickly, but will it help you stop quickly (but not too quickly)?

[muraiki]

Good point! The stop will never be instant... and you'd better have good grip on your shoes, too.

While I think this product will be pretty neat, I can't see it revolutionizing transportation simply because longboarding requires a good amount of mental energy in comparison to a scooter or bike. But I have to admit, it is seriously fun, and the sensation of gliding is awesome.