Where is the novelty?
A pretty much identical device was available already a few years back! Just don't remember how it was called right now
Roger W.
Yep, just looks like a 'upgrade' of the old Flicker Scooter with a slight change to the cambering mechanism and re-position of rear wheels.... with a large increase in price.
Dspgo
I saw this at the Outdoor too. At first it looked like the similar tricycle we have at home, so I was skeptical in the beginning. But I and the kids took a test ride and this was totally different in many ways and actually much easier to ride. Much of off-season training tool I thought it can be.
nutcase
The future of the human race depends on groin power. I would like to see this energy source exploited more fully. The groin-powered photocopier, the groin-powered powerpoint presentation etc. I'm looking forward to the first groin-powered elevator for more eco-friendy buildings.
Joseph Boe
The Human Race has always been dependent upon groin power....lol....think about it....
Joseph Boe
As many have noted, this "new" invention has been available in the United States since at least 2006. This SkiMotion is only cosmetically different from the Trikke seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgrHhAdw4F8
challengerpilot
Seems like good exercise but if you're looking for practicality, a bicycle would be better. The shortest distance between any two points is a straight line and you sure don't do that on this device. I also wish that the videomakers would concentrate on showing more than a half second snippet at a time of the method of propulsion...yes, I get it but it'd be nice to see for a bit longer They seem to be more focused on making the video a work of art. Having been a skier for 30 plus years, I have to say this looks like fun.
usugo
there you are! It was called Trikke. Thank you Boe
So 0 points for Weiss, +1 point for the commentators! LOL
Joe F
@Joseph - a quick look at your video shows that the bike uses a different hub in the front. I don't know how much difference that makes but the article does mention. Not every product reinvents the wheel - some just make it roll better.
Gadgeteer
You guys are way too quick on the draw to try to prove others wrong without thinking things through. It's not the same as a Trikke. The Trikke has fixed width foot platforms. This thing lets you move your legs closer and further apart, like skating without ever lifting your feet. Not that I'd want one. It just takes up too much space with the way you have to swerve left and right. Give me a good, old fashioned bicycle.