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At first glance the Wheelman Bushpig looks like a sure way to end up on a ER gurney with an unclear cervical-spine injury. The inspired surf / skate / ski / scooter / motocross can achieve speeds over 20 mph. You use body movement to steer and the speed is controlled by a cable type controller held in your hand that contains a thumb throttle and hand brake.To stop you let off the throttle and gradually squeeze the brake lever along with angling the toes of your rear foot toward the ground until the pads come into contact (sounds easy enough). The gas tank holds 1 liter which equals to about 1 hour of riding madness. For a video of the Wheelman in action (WMP). Price: $845
“The BEST thing to hit personal transportation since the invention of the shoe! It’s Wheelman’s BushPig!”
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Marketallica » Blog Archive » surf + skate + ski + scooter + motocross
May 19, 2006 at 5:02 am
[...] I spotted this cool gadget at urbanreview.This is Wheelman Bushpig which named one of Time Magazine's "Best Inventions of the Year". It is like mix of skateboard, snowboard, surfboard, and wakeboard. You use body movement to steer and the speed is controlled by a cable type controller held in your hand that contains a thumb throttle and hand brake. It brings different experience to the extreme addicted people. It is patented and price is a bit high (770$). Watch out this video on youtube [...]
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