Sorry, the physics don’t work out. You’d just roll down the inclined treadmill to the bottom because there’s nothing to hold you up. Imagine for a second you’re standing on the inclined treadmill without the skateboard. What is keeping you from sliding to the bottom is the friction between your shoes and the track. Place a skateboard between your shoes and the track and all friction is removed. Even if the track were moving at 900 mph, the skateboard’s wheels would roll slightly faster, allowing you to roll to the bottom.
Ida No over 7 years ago
We already have treadmills that run that fast. They’re called “belt sanders.”
The company’s CEO is called “The Colonel”.
ladamson1918 over 7 years ago
How about a really steep version for skiiers? Or a wider treadmill for people in wheelchairs?
scyphi26 over 7 years ago
Yeah, I gotta admit…I’d be interested in buying a terminal velocity skateboard simulator.
If I knew how to skateboard.
But, you know…minor detail.
Ed The Red Premium Member about 7 years ago
Sorry, the physics don’t work out. You’d just roll down the inclined treadmill to the bottom because there’s nothing to hold you up. Imagine for a second you’re standing on the inclined treadmill without the skateboard. What is keeping you from sliding to the bottom is the friction between your shoes and the track. Place a skateboard between your shoes and the track and all friction is removed. Even if the track were moving at 900 mph, the skateboard’s wheels would roll slightly faster, allowing you to roll to the bottom.