Mar 11 2008Orbit Wheels Are A Fad, Will Fail, I Got Some
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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Reader Comments
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
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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.
9. Mike - January 9, 2009 5:43 PM
Just another cheap rip off of Freeline skates.
Don't waste your time. Get the real thing.
10. Bryson - May 27, 2009 12:53 AM
Entirely different from inline skates. Looks like fun and I'm always searching for something new to try, I'm definitely picking up a pair of my own.