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by muraiki 5024 days ago
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!
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wwweston 5024 days ago
> 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)?

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muraiki 5023 days ago
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.

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