Mar 11 2008Orbit Wheels Are A Fad, Will Fail, I Got Some

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Orbit Wheels are wheels that you put your feet through and then skate around sideways. They cost a not-too-bad $145 and mine just arrived. I'm going to take them for a spin and I'll give you the report when I'm back.

UPDATE: They were surprisingly fun. Unfortunately they were also unsurprisingly made fun of. A whole bus of middle-schoolers called me names so mean I can't repeat them here. A high-schooler purposefully tripped me and then tried to burn me with his cigarette. Then when I got home my dad told me I was no son of his and punched me in the eye. Verdict: Crying.

Orbit Wheels are Like Roller Blades, Just Less Fun [gizmodo]

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1. Uncle Eccoli - March 11, 2008 3:51 PM

I would fall down if I got anywhere near those things.

2. guate6 - March 11, 2008 3:57 PM

For that price, why not just get some abec-9 rollerblades or something?

3. laz - March 12, 2008 8:34 AM

skateboarding is just fine thank you.

4. webelowwear - March 12, 2008 12:28 PM

word iaz. #3

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5. Leg3nd - March 12, 2008 1:38 PM

Face meet sidewalk....

6. cygnetrai - March 12, 2008 6:07 PM

Hey, if you're done with them, I'll take them off your hands . . . or feet. XD They look like a good time.

7. pointing and laughing - March 13, 2008 4:48 AM

Wow what a prat

8. neurolux - May 12, 2008 4:10 PM

screw the haters. I think they're cool.

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