Good idea?

Posted by adam hobbs on Mar 15, 2012 in adamhobbs, love of objects | 22 Comments

I am a long time rollerblader, and i always have a passion for designing new things for my sport.

As of late there has been a new trend in the sport called Powerblading, where the normal 55mm – 60mm wheels are replaced with 80mm wheels. this allow for a new series on tricks to be achievable.

for around 5 years i have been skating a setup called freestyle which removes the need for middle wheels in favour of a larger space to do “grinds” on. this style has not yet been implemented into powerblading and I’m starting to wonder if this would be a great setup? here’s my take on what it would look like

enjoy!

Adam

P.S. This is just a concept for anyone curious

22 Comments

Adam
March 15, 2012
Jet set radio!!
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Burmaaaaa Dave Payne
March 18, 2012
These are heaaapsss siiickkk ayeeeeee…

Miss you man, this website is amazing!

Keep up the good work! it’s really inspiring!

You have too much talent to remain un-noticed man. I hope you will be found soon.

P.s. Coming back to Aus maybe semi soon!
skating soon..WITH POWER
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hoi
July 25, 2012
hello iam just wondering if this is actual product or just photoshop picture? will this be on prodution? thank you
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- adam hobbs
  July 31, 2012
  This is just a conceptual piece. After discussions with my friends in the sport, we came to the conclusion that the product needs many changes in order to be a viable product.
  Thanks for your interest though!
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Yoeri Kurvers
October 1, 2012
what program is used of making the frames ?
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- adam hobbs
  October 2, 2012
  Modelled on Rhino.
  thanks for your intrest
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  - Yoeri Kurvers
    October 3, 2012
    Thanks for answer
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Janek
October 1, 2012
Like it very much. When can you ship it??
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- adam hobbs
  October 2, 2012
  its just a concept. this will not be in production.
  thank you anyway.
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irfan
October 1, 2012
Do you have any of this ?
If you have, do you sell it ?
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- adam hobbs
  October 2, 2012
  This is only a concept sorry. I will not be selling this.
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Andy Birch
October 2, 2012
Excellent renders, a decent concept all over. Out of interest what where the product changes you and your friends thought necessary?
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- adam hobbs
  October 2, 2012
  thanks for your interest.
  a few of my friends have tried Freestyle PB and do not like it.
  so I am not sure I will be developing it any further.
  changes I was discussing was the groove shape and overall styling.
  
  thanks so much for your feedback.
  
  P.S. where did you stumble across this project?
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  - adam hobbs
    October 2, 2012
    haha never mind i found the thread on bemag, should of known flea would post it.
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Anonymous
October 2, 2012
The shape of that groove is stupid sorry. BTW I’ve been riding PB freestyle frames and you miss the experience of PB, you can’t go that fast, feel the same control and can’t ride stairs.
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- adam hobbs
  October 2, 2012
  thanks for the feedback.
  ive had the same reports from a few people about freestyle PB.
  groove was never really refined, this was a quick 2 hour idea one Sunday afternoon.
  
  do you mind if I ask where you came across my blog?
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  - adam hobbs
    October 2, 2012
    never mind, should of known it was flea on bemag.. haha
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flea
October 2, 2012
Mwahahahahaha!
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george
October 15, 2012
mate..this is exactly what i want…please let me know if these ever get developed. cheers, george
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Jorge
April 26, 2013
So… is there anything being done with this concept?!?!?
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Jorge
April 26, 2013
??
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- adam hobbs
  May 9, 2013
  sorry just a concept
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