Jakeisks
Motail
By the way...
The right angle connection to the wheel probably needs support on the other side of the wheel. Eventually the torque destroyed the right angle gear.
I'm not skating now, but if I were, a push stick would be a favorite project... I might use the smallest DeWalt 20v drill that includes a side handle and connect the aluminum pole to that point. Will the drill case break? It's worth finding out. Need a throttle wire from your handgrip to the drill. Probably use the same Revo shifter style as on my electric bike, or maybe a brake lever.
Prior comments...
Ultralight push stick for inline skating. It weighs 6 pounds with one battery. With one spare 2.4 amp hour battery, it is useful for about 6 miles. When not in use, it is carried instead of towed. For traction, it uses leverage. Static weight on the wheel is not required. As the stick pushes up against my back thigh, counter pressure forces the wheel into the ground. [Pressing against my back knee area was best (as I recall). Making that bar height adjustable is a very good thing.]
It could be lighter, but as is it is very durable. It definitely could use a better battery. As is, it makes trips to neighborhood stores quick, easy, and fun.
Using the Motial (short for "motorized tail") is fun. It is like being a transformer. I skate along as usual, then put it down and ZOOM off I go.
Motail
By the way...
The right angle connection to the wheel probably needs support on the other side of the wheel. Eventually the torque destroyed the right angle gear.
I'm not skating now, but if I were, a push stick would be a favorite project... I might use the smallest DeWalt 20v drill that includes a side handle and connect the aluminum pole to that point. Will the drill case break? It's worth finding out. Need a throttle wire from your handgrip to the drill. Probably use the same Revo shifter style as on my electric bike, or maybe a brake lever.
Prior comments...
Ultralight push stick for inline skating. It weighs 6 pounds with one battery. With one spare 2.4 amp hour battery, it is useful for about 6 miles. When not in use, it is carried instead of towed. For traction, it uses leverage. Static weight on the wheel is not required. As the stick pushes up against my back thigh, counter pressure forces the wheel into the ground. [Pressing against my back knee area was best (as I recall). Making that bar height adjustable is a very good thing.]
It could be lighter, but as is it is very durable. It definitely could use a better battery. As is, it makes trips to neighborhood stores quick, easy, and fun.
Using the Motial (short for "motorized tail") is fun. It is like being a transformer. I skate along as usual, then put it down and ZOOM off I go.