@AJ_Syrinx: Slap a motor on it and call it the Batpod.

I'm not so sure about how safe this thing actually is.

Intro24

From the looks of it, it seems you can also jump on it to get some speed.
But yeah, I have a big enough scar on my arm that was a result of downhill longboard... and I value my legs and feet too much to try this thing.

Would be awesome to see people actually using that... and the unavoidable crashes too.

Bokusatsu_Tenshi

No Dark Knight references, yet?

AJ_Syrinx

@enchantedgoose: Little thing called gravity. Seems to be catching on bigtime.

Engage

@enchantedgoose: I think its mainly a downhill thing.

Downhilling on a longboard is dangerous enough, and that has 4 wheels. Personally, I like being able to walk so I won't be buying one of these...

funtak

@enchantedgoose:
Downhill.

DisposableInterloper

foot straps on both feet...how does it move?

enchantedgoose

I swear if I searched I could find a functionally similar device from 10 years ago...

But I'm too lazy.

liquidsoapdispenser

They already have a very similar product out for around $600-$800 called a BushPig. It's very cool. I don't know which one I prefer yet though.

evangelistc01

My friend has a dirt surfer, actually took quite some time to ship, he probably had one of the first in production, none the less, be prepared to use this thing downhill only as its the only way to get it going, once you do be prepared to bail because you get going, you get going ridiculously fast and if you don't know how to use it, like myself.. once you stop, it won't be pretty. I myself am going to stick to bombing with my longboard.

stevo

@Engage: i read about that. its pretty neat

enchantedgoose

@enchantedgoose: Not gravity but babies. These other guys are flat wrong. Oh and it also has an invisible proton sail that pull you along when babies are few and far between.

doobiebros2two

@doobiebros2two: Of course its babies...duh. That proton sail thing is just a rumor though. Babies will never run out.

RoboChop

Oooh, ankle-breakingly awesome!

alowishus

Ok I have no idea how we got to talking about babies, but the fact is this thing is great for going downhill really quick. I have been wanting one for a couple years now, but I don't live near any hills. Does anyone have any positive experience on one of these expensive wonders?

whiteknight

New? I have two of these sitting in my closet that I and a friend bought 8 years ago. Dirtsurfer brand and everything...although they've definitely improved the braking system: mine only have a hand-held cable brake thing that's somewhat annoying to hold. I took a hard bail on it once; just scraped my knees up, but certainly made me rethink using them sans protection at high speeds.

I also have a Bushpig sitting outside that a poster above mentioned. Too much damn money spent on toys! I need to sell of these things. Any takers?

nubbinator

mountain boards are better

captaindistracto

You don't just have to ride DH on these. You can use a wing and ride them kite-board style on a beach, or similar.

mcbazza

So, do you sit or stand on this?

Eruanno

It's coolness is only rivaled by the sheer number of ways I could make myself look like an ass trying to ride one.

strider_mt2k

You stand on it, hence the 2 foot holds. While this dirtsurfer looks a little heavy, most dirtsurfing is done in a desert with large kites to pull you. A great place to do it is along the outskirts of Las Vegas, where there is plenty of wind and sand. I suppose it could also be used like a mountain board, on BMX dirt courses.

Here's a vid with some of it in action

+ Watch video

DukeOliver

IMO this looks kinda lame. Freebord is alike and much more awesome.

Jorenbail

I bought one of these from the Ausie company in 1998. It was so much fun, but difficult. But much more fun than traditional skateboard with rubber wheels.

robbyburty

@Intro24:

Bat motorcycle damaged and beyond repair...reconfiguring...

FrankenPC

Boardslide on the bench is siiiiiick...

RoboChop

i'd rather have [www.backyardwholesaler.com]

boomersooner9133

@boomersooner9133:

AWWWW!!! DAMN! California outlawed 2 stokers! WAHHH!!

FrankenPC

kind of Tronish but for your feet, I gues!

StealthNinja

@nubbinator: Selling? Send me a private message!

whiteknight

yeah, not new...
has giz done any coverage for flowlab's flowboard?
i ride one and it's pretty good for commuting. and if you happen to catch a downhill slope, it's pretty damn fun.

mongchacha

Yeah I dont see how this is worth it when you can pay $200 more and get a bushpig that has an engine.

Saboth

when will kids realize your body isn't indestructible? Just watch a few minutes of mtv's scarred and you'll realize how stupid xtreme sports is. Just think how wonderful metal screws in your bones will feel when your about 50.

toyotaboy

Ive had one for about four years. A steep learning curve, but definately fun. The brake is kind of hard to use, so i've rigged a handheld brake from an MBS mountainboard onto it. Heres a link to a video of my friend crashing.
[vids.myspace.com]

thelifeabundant

I have had one of these for about 3 years now. There is a steep learning curve, but it's great for excursions. you can ride it flat ground if you have herculean ankle strength, but you're better off taking a bike. Here's a video of my friend crashing on it. It gets up to speed fast.
Crash

thelifeabundant

Skateboarding is popular. These knock-off POS devices are not. Get over it, industry. Either stop polluting the pool, or make a product that kills people willing to look that stupid.

DaOtter3.0