Can Freeskates be Used for Transportation?

Can freeskates be used for transportation? In this video, Jeff Milling and Gabe Altier discuss the transportation benefits of freeskating, and ultimately why free skates are the best tool for commute.

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[cubeofcheese]

Commuting is the exact reason I bought my first pair. They're super portable. I take them on the train and ride them around campus. Curbs are probably the biggest disadvantage, but being able to ride through crowds is super nice especially for going to college.
And yes I have ridden them through airports

[crumpledpaper]

Gave your acting sucks

“Wow Jeff that’s reeeaaally convenient”

Jeff shakes his head

[BarelyTsunami]

They’re also less likely to go into the street if you lose control of your board.

[markoa]

Free skates are just incredible. I would say one of the best inventions on the skating world!

[xaviergrimm]

I've had three guys at the skatepark say "what the f***!!?" in the exact same way in a row as I passed them xD

[jammerchan]

"no one's gonna call you out on breakin' your combo" lol 😂 💙

[edwardzbrown]

Have you considered either of these two ideas: 1; an open hook arm that you could slip half of your foot into for allowing you to potentially lift the skate up curbs along with your foot? You'd still have freedom to slip your foot in and out at will but you'd have just enough arm to kick it up without losing it. Think of it almost like the kick on a skate board that allows enough surface to drag the board up with your foot. The second one is harder to convey, but if the surface could rotate you could change your leg positioning while you rode from sideways to forward. It wouldn't be a free motion, it would have to have resistance and potentially a way to adjust resistance, but with concerted effort while riding you could pivot side to side. just ideas to play with.

[bew]

When do I use them? When I don't want to walk? >> Always :D

Would be nice to make a few videos of you guys going around the city on freeskates!

[JerzyLasica]

I am an inline skates person. But I haven't ridden them in over 10 years, since high school. the only but huge reason is that you have to carry shoes with you. this to me seems like the best alternative. I am not into freestyle tricks. For me it's pure function, short distance commute.

[paulthesmall]

I loved freeskating on campus. Skating through crowds was the best part!!

[pomo]

These look so promising! I live in the UK and we have quite narrow cycling lanes. And theft has always been one of my fears, free skates are probably the most convenient commute option. However I have never used skates/boards before so I'm quite hesitant to grab these. Cheers!

[nea]

I’m going to buy from you guys bc of these videos. Thank you.
I love skating and am looking for something I can take to the grocery store for example, portable and small.

[PhysicalNoiz]

Thinking about getting some. I like both of your vibe. Genuine and fun.

[Fire]

So glad you guys did this video ! Couldn't agree more on this. I especially like the fact that you can put them in your bag, that's why I take them everyday I go to college, like you did xD
Keep it up !

[adaw]

Yup, totally like the simplicity of it as transportation. Even I got zero trick but still love it.

[jessesalas]

i ride mine all over the collage campus, fun asf, get hella crazy looks which is funny and a good leg workout

[BunnyslippersEUC]

I think I am having the most fun
- Free skates (still learning)
- Longboard
- Electric skateboard
- Electric Unicycle

[smamat]

I'm sold. I've just ordered a pair. Saw it the first time on the DJI OM 5 promo video and went "WTFlip?" Jeff is so dope in a way that he's always looking high but at the same sound so down to earth and humble. You guys are the sole reason I'm converted! p.s. I was an inline skater a long, long time ago.

[rageburst]

My one beef about the JMK sling is that the zipper does not lock so there's a chance of it loosening as you're walking, and possibly having the skates fall out. My simple solution to this is to use a safety pin, but you can also buy a locking zipper slider to replace the standard one. The safety pin trick does the job really well though.

[jukie]

i love freeskates eventhough i can't do any trick cuz im noob. atleast i could skate forward and still people lookin at me like "wow thats cool, what are those?" not a lot of people know what freeskates are so i always skate alone -_- sorry for bad english