If you’ve always wanted to fly but were scared of hang gliding and paragliding and skydiving and base jumping, don’t worry! You can “fly” really close to the ground with this StreetFlyer. It’s like suspending yourself on a gigantic tricycle.
You begin with a running start, presumably until you gain enough momentum, and then let it all hang loose and glide. I was surprised at how well the StreetFlyer managed to steer, currently its steering mechanism is closer to that of a bicycle but Dr Carsten Mehring, the creator, is working on a steering mechanism closer to a hang glider (which I assume would feel more natural given the position). It seems like such a silly concept but who am I kidding, I’d love to take it down a big hill. [StreetFlyer via UberGizmo]
Stuart Keynes
Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 9:51 AMFinally, a wheeled contraption that is safe AND practical!
Mr Biggles
Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 9:52 AMtantamount to running around with your arms outstretched making zooming noises…
…ok, well obviously more fun, but you’ll look just as bigger dick either way.
graham
Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 12:18 PMis this for people that are too heavy for other forms of non-powered flight?
Steve
Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 9:57 PMWhat are you kidding? Kevin Smith’s fat ass would destroy this thing.
I’m totally pumped about this thing. I’m wondering if it’s funner than it looks.
Cue South Park ‘It’ jokes.
Matt Larritt
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 12:07 AMQANTAS introduces the new StreetFlyer class