The Groundsurf machine  photo courtesy Garnet

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Shifting one's weight slows or speeds the skateboard motor

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 5 February, 2010 : - -  The invention of GroundSurfing is about the combination of 4 essential surf technical features. The GroundSurf fulfils the 4 technical requirements:

• Sensors mounted directly on the board let you accelerate or slow down by shifting your weight forwards or back.

• A 3D rear truck enables the board to tilt 45° when carving.

• A front wheel motor specially designed to reproduce the push of a good wave.

• If you step off or fall off, the presence detection system acts like a virtual leash and automatically stops the board less than 6 feet from the rider.

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