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Stowboard—Fold'n Play Commuting

by Jacob Gordon, Nashville, TN on 03.24.06
Cars & Transportation

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We love things that go on people power, things that fold up small, things that look fresh. So here’s a promising candidate, the Stowboard. This folding skateboard gizmo goes from a mere 11 inches folded to 31 inches when unfolded and ready to ride. Unfolded, you can also hang your backpack on it and use it as a luggage roller. The website points out that this could help avoid the legal darts of places where skating is frowned on: “the fact that you’re surfing on a luggage carrier is just a technicality.” Stowboard also sells a custom backpack with a compartment for the board. Looks like this could be a great way to go that last mile from the train station to the office—and not look like an aging skater punk in a suit. :: Stowboard

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    Comments (4)

    so how is this green exactly?
    not saying i dont think its really cool i just dont really see much thats treehugger-esque about it.

    jump to top Anonymous says:

    i think it is green because you can travel with your own power, human powered, like a bicycle

    jump to top moonfroggy says:

    I've actually owned one of these for quite awhile. I'm not much of a skateboarder but after getting the hang of it i was cruising. Like the post says, pretty good for quick little hops from train stations and such. My only criticizm is that it's rather heavy. I was hoping for something that i can fold up and throw in my bag comfortably but this is just a bit too bulky.

    jump to top Evan Gaffney says:

    You can now get these at Stowboard.net with new and improved rear wheels (the rear wheels on the old version would start to fall apart after only a few miles)

    jump to top Jason Pong says:

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