How do Orbitwheel Skates work?
How do Orbitwheel Skates work?
(OP)
I've been researching skates and boards the last few hours and came across these Orbitwheel Skates.
http://www.inventist.com/orbitwheel/
I am completely baffled by how the wheel mechanism in these things works. The website says very little about them and I've not been able to track down anything else.
So I thought I'd sign up here and see if anyone has any ideas :)
Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu0l1IwfnhY
PS: Most comparisons I've seen say the Freeline skate design is better, sturdier, faster, cooler, etc.
http://www.inventist.com/orbitwheel/
I am completely baffled by how the wheel mechanism in these things works. The website says very little about them and I've not been able to track down anything else.
So I thought I'd sign up here and see if anyone has any ideas :)
Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu0l1IwfnhY
PS: Most comparisons I've seen say the Freeline skate design is better, sturdier, faster, cooler, etc.





RE: How do Orbitwheel Skates work?
Looks to me that the grey outer that you place your feet in stays stationary and inside the grey outer, there is a red inner which rotates on a bearing.
Look closely on the you tube video and you will see what I mean.
desertfox