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Tri-Wheeled Rugged Walker Lets Granny Rollerblade

by Caleb Johnson on March 23, 2010 at 05:50 PM

As you grow older, style becomes less of a concern. Just ask Grandpa; it's all about function. The same holds true for a new exercise device called the Skaters Coach. This amalgamation of a tricycle and a walker was created by Tom Demme, who's a baby-boomer with two knee replacements. It might not look cool, but it'll certainly help to keep senior citizens healthy.

According to CNET News, the 58-year-old Demme designed and built the Skaters Coach so he could continue roller skating in his golden years. In order to cruise on the thing, he simply stands behind it, and holds onto the handlebars for balance. And, to his credit, Demme doesn't care about what people might say. "I was prepared to be ridiculed, quite frankly, but everybody said, 'What a great idea'," Demme told CNET.

For about $600, you can purchase your own Skaters Coach, which comes fully assembled to your front door. We're not sure how many roller-skating grannies there are out there, but, if you have one in your family, this might not be a bad investment. Just tell her to keep down the disco music. [From: CNET News and Skaters Coach]

Tags: bladin, design, diy, exercise, health, invention, rollerblading, seniors, skating, top

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