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Kinetic(Mis)Shift: spnKiX Motorized Skates

We have nothing against the concept of motorized skates, but then again we have to wonder why anyone would want to spend nearly $700 on these things? Well, unfortunately that’s what the spnKiX will set you back. Originally the company, which raised money via Kickstarter to bring these strap on skates to market, were going to sell for $375, but apparently production didn’t quite work out as expected.

The result is a very expensive set of skates for those weighing less than 180 pounds and want to travel a short distance. In other words these aren’t practical for most commuters, take up to five hours to charge – and only support 500 cycles –and don’t appear to be the easiest things to use. In other words, might we suggest a pair of roller skates instead?

[Via Gizmag: spnKiX motorized skates now available to buy]

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Kickstarted Electric Skates

We’ve heard about quite a few interesting Kickstarter projects, but the spnKiX could give skaters a kickstart and a lot more. Essentially these are motorized, battery-powered shoes that can allow the wearer to travel up to speeds of 10mph.

While not technically skates, and thus not exactly fitness products, these do offer a new method of making short trips as the motorized shoes can travel some two to three miles.

spnKiX Kickstarter Site