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Orbit Wheels - A New Inline Skating Sport Concept

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By Carlesa Williams, About.com

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The Bottom Line

Orbit Wheels lurk in a limbo somewhere between inline skates and skateboards. They are a brand new but very simple concept for wheeled sports.

Pros

  • Simple design is easy to use
  • A new form of green transportation
  • Lightweight and very portable
  • Can be used on many surfaces

Cons

  • Orbit Wheels are currently on back order

Description

  • The large wheel radius enables you to enjoy your Orbit Wheels on a variety of different indoor or outdoor skating surfaces.
  • Two thin, light wheels require no folding down or taking apart, and they are easy to carry and store.
  • There's no need to fuss with buckles and velcro - just slip your feet into the stirrups on each hoop and skate away.

Guide Review - Orbit Wheels - A New Inline Skating Sport Concept

Don't get rid of your real inline skates, but if you want to try skating on a cross between a skateboard and inline skates and don't mind rolling sideways, these Orbit Wheels may be fun for you.

These skates are simple. Just slip your feet through the stirrup with your shoes on, and you can glide around sideways. The Orbit Wheel concept is basic, and as the wheels whirl around your feet, it's up to you to invent tricks and maneuvers for this new type of skate.

Orbit Wheels provide fun and alternative wheeled transportation in portable, convenient skates.
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