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Posted 06.12.2009 at 4:10 pm 3 Comments

Oscillation in Motion Ryan Bavetta

The retro-futuristic design of this skateboard was inspired by the look of rocket ships in old cartoons. Ryan Bavetta used a jigsaw to cut out the sleek deck and then mounted a propeller and 3.7-horsepower engine from a model airplane on the back to power it. A handheld remote controls the engine throttle, which can move the board 25 mph or more wherever he wants to go.

For further details, see crazybuilders.com. Originally posted by Joshua Cowley on instructables.com.

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Dane619
06/13/09 at 6:25 pm

this looks like fun!

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Xenthis
06/28/09 at 7:30 pm

I wonder what would happen if you went over a jump!:)

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ryan-t
08/06/09 at 9:30 am

Looks like a good ride and you made it with a remote control. Awesome for all skating lovers - http://hintcafe.com/find-singles/skating

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