Dangerous Gadgets On The Giz Wiz?
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And Leo's take?
Leo loved this! He took it outside on the sidewalk and four TWiT folks played with it. He said it was a lot of fun and great exercise. Although Chad fell down, he seemed to enjoy it too. Leo said of all the crap he had ordered from Sky Mall, this was one of the best, even though it was expensive at $75, plus shipping and handling! As of 5/1/15 Sky Mall doesn't exist, but it may come back in some form.
Originally seen on this Netcast
I wouldn't dare try these, but Leo Laporte did on TWiT's Giz Wiz Show. This gadget is called Orbitwheels! What a weird concept. These are skates you step into and then hang on for dear life. Why? Because instead of the wheels facing forward like normal skates, the Orbitwheels rotate to the right and left!! Perfect for doing a split, but I don’t know how anyone would learn how to go forward on them. Here’s the description from the SkyMall website:
A cross between a skateboard and inline skates, but with more freedom and simplicity than either, the Orbitwheels are a brand new concept for wheeled sports. The design is simple: two feet, two wheels... and you're ready to go. Countless tricks and maneuvers can be as creative as your imagination! With the Orbitwheels minimalist design, fun and transportation have never been so portable and convenient. Enjoy on a variety of different surfaces. No need to fuss with buckles and flaps - just step into the hoops and take off. Wearing a helmet is always recommended. Leo bravely tried them, but with proper protection, a full sumo suit, as you can see in the video version of The Giz Wiz. He didn’t get far before he fell down. In fact he fell down a few times. People in the chatroom said this was the funniest TWiT show ever. You have to watch the video version just to see Leo bravely trying his Orbit wheels while wearing his Sumo suit! See or hear this Netcast: www.twit.tv/dgw1378
No matter what Leo says I think Purse Guard Ultra is a clever idea!Zelo calls Purse Guard Ultra "A Woman's Best Accessory When Dining Out."
We laughed, we giggled, but here's the scoop. PurseGuard Ultra is a compact, easy to carry gizmo to protect a woman's purse, or anything you hang on it. It has an alarm and flashing light to alert you if someone tries to take what you decide to hang on the Purse Hanger Hook. So it can protect things against theft if you're busy talking, reading or just daydreaming. With PurseGuard Ultra, purses can be hung safely on the edge of almost any dining table and kept comfortably off of laps, and, more importanlty, off of floors or backs of chairs where they can be easily stolen. Audio and LED light alarms go off if anyone attempts to lift purse and/or PurseGuard from edge of table. Can also be used as a one-LED flashlight. Zelco didn’t specify a weight limit, but I tried with a 5 pound weight, checked out with my UltraShip 55 scale, and it worked fine!Carry pouch included. Price $22.00. There's a model also without the light but it's only $1 cheaper and I think the new model is more ruggedly built Available in black or white.
UPDATE: Sadly Purse Guard Ultra seems no longer available!
We also did a Netcast on this gizmo. www.twit.tv/dgw406
See or hear this current show: www.twit.tv/giz1516
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