The electric skateboard I ordered arrived yesterday. I bought it from some guy on eBay, thinking it would be fun to have at Burning Man. It’s a surprisingly well-made piece of equipment, considering it cost all of $80 – it’s sturdy, has a nice big motor, a solid suspension, and even came with a little tool kit and a spare drive belt.
It hadn’t occurred to me that riding a skateboard was a skill, something that I would have to, you know, learn.
Have you consided bringing your motorcycle helmet? You know, for when you are learning?
Comment by Kristen — August 14, 2007 @ 3:53 pm
I wonder if the guy was getting rid of it on ebay due to similar misapprehensions.
Comment by Amare — August 14, 2007 @ 4:44 pm
http://xkcd.com/139/
Comment by Kristen — August 17, 2007 @ 11:16 am
I’m curious what’s it like! Could you post the ebay link?
— Geoff
Comment by Geoff — August 20, 2007 @ 7:16 pm
Sure, it’s this.
Comment by mars — August 20, 2007 @ 7:45 pm