Archived A salesman having his motorized roller skates refueled at a gas station. Connecticut. 1961 (i.imgur.com)
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Archived A salesman having his motorized roller skates refueled at a gas station. Connecticut. 1961 (i.imgur.com)
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[–] someguyfromcanada [S] 1 point 3 points 4 points (+4|-1) ago
It would appear to me that these are the skates.
Made by Antonio Pirrello in 1956, these skates feature a 19-pound gasoline motor that is worn like a backpack. The gas connects to the right skate to push while the skater holds his left foot out in front to steer. A second cable connects to the hand-held clutch to regulate speed. These skates can roll at up to 40 miles-per-hour.
[–] CANCEL-CAT-FACTS 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Today, we have hoverboards that catch fire while they're being charged.
[–] firex726 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago (edited ago)
That was more for cheap Chinese LiPo batteries, not too uncommon in the RC hobby.
Unless you want a lithium fire, buy a decent battery.
[–] 4621773? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Imagine how crazy the world would be if these caught on.
[–] 3dk ago (edited ago)
We could have had X-game rocket skate championships...