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Any Skateboarders In The Crowd?

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Any Skateboarders In The Crowd?
Posted by BATMAN on Friday, March 18, 2022 11:12 AM

Brent

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Posted by NorthsideChi on Friday, March 18, 2022 11:35 AM

I've been considering adding power to my longboard for a few years now for longer commuting but this a whole new level and I'm now inspired.  I can imagine rolling into the chicago loop on this.  

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Saturday, March 19, 2022 12:28 PM

Our planned community here has about 1000 homes and several miles of paved pathways, besides sidewalks.  They quickly realized that anything motorized was a hazard on the trails and foot bridges, which are comfortable for two across but no more.  So, motorized skateboards and motorized bicycles, in addition to golf carts and motorcycles, are prohibited on the trails.

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Posted by John-NYBW on Saturday, March 19, 2022 12:54 PM

I haven't skateboarded in 55 years but if I could find one like that, I might give it a try again................and break my fool neck. 

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Posted by dknelson on Saturday, March 19, 2022 6:20 PM

John-NYBW

I haven't skateboarded in 55 years but if I could find one like that, I might give it a try again................and break my fool neck. 

 
I was thinking the same thing.  It sure looks like fun.  But I'd end up giving new meaning to the phrase "dead rail."
 
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Posted by Enzoamps on Saturday, March 19, 2022 6:24 PM

Not me, but my nephew was a photographer for Thrasher.

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Posted by Track fiddler on Saturday, March 19, 2022 7:21 PM

Do those come in Cascade Green with two flat cars and MT knuckle couplers Brent?  If so, I'd like to order the set, so Judy and CC can come along.

 

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Posted by hardcoalcase on Saturday, March 19, 2022 8:27 PM

Is there a camelback steam loco version?

Huh?    Jim

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Posted by Trainman440 on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:07 PM

LOLLL omg I need one of these....

I actually do have an electric skateboard for commute, theyre really fun, although dangerous.

On one hand, you have working breaks, but on the other, you're standing on a board going 20 mph with 3 inches wheels...

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Posted by maxman on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:20 PM

Trainman440
On one hand, you have working breaks

I hope you meant "brakes".

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Posted by Trainman440 on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:36 PM

maxman

 

 
Trainman440
On one hand, you have working breaks

 

I hope you meant "brakes".

 

LaughLaugh oops yea

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Posted by hon30critter on Thursday, March 24, 2022 9:04 AM

Duplicate post

I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!

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Posted by maxman on Thursday, March 24, 2022 9:13 AM

hon30critter
In my case the operative word would be 'breaks', as in every bone in my body! These days, thanks to my back and my neuropathy, I can barely manage to stay upright regardless of what I am standing on, including in my bare feet on a hard floor! I used to enjoy getting a bit drunk (okay, a lot drunk). Now I stagger all over the place without having to drink a single thing! Saves a lot of money!

Would a motorized surfboard work?  You could lay down on that.

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Posted by hon30critter on Thursday, March 24, 2022 9:44 AM

maxman
Would a motorized surfboard work?  You could lay down on that.

Hi maxman,

Yes, I could certainly lay down on a motorized surfboard (did you mean skateboard). That is if it was big enough and could carry my weight, and then there is the issue of me getting up again. That might require some assistive devices, like for example a couple of heavy duty cranes (not HO scale by the way)!Smile, Wink & GrinLaughLaughLaugh

Cheers!!

Thanks for the laugh!

Dave

 

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Posted by maxman on Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:33 PM

hon30critter
Yes, I could certainly lay down on a motorized surfboard (did you mean skateboard)

Nope, I meant surfboard.  If you put wheels on one there certainly should be room enough to lay down.  Outriggers are optional.

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Posted by kasskaboose on Thursday, March 24, 2022 7:11 PM

Need to show this to one of my kids.  They love to skateboard and trains.  Never knew you could combine them.

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Thursday, March 24, 2022 11:26 PM

We have used skateboards for sale down by the ambulance station.

 

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