# Freeline Skates By Lena White | Published 2006-11-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeline-skates References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQGj6cALwc0&eurl;=) & [freelineskates](http://freelineskates.com/freeline/freeline) Take a skateboard and put the board away. Skate only with the wheels on your [shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos). That means more flexibility and more ways to risk your neck. Freeline says: Take 'em anywhere! • Dual independent skate connected by the body of the rider with a sideways stance. • The Freeline Skates™ are ridden [skateboard / snowboard-like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-story). • Riders can achieve high levels of traction and carve smooth "S" turns while riding downhill and dance like a fish on the flats and uphill. • The Freeline Skates™ are extremely portable making them the [smallest and lightest form of transpo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modi) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Independent Skateboarding Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new innovative skateboard designs that maximize flexibility and mobility. - **Downhill Carving Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new downhill skating equipment that enhances traction and enables smooth turns. - **Portable Transportation Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design compact and lightweight transportation options that are easily portable and convenient for everyday use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skateboard Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new skateboard designs and technologies to attract a wider range of enthusiasts. - **Outdoor Sporting Goods Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative downhill skating gear to enhance the performance and safety of athletes. - **Micro Mobility Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact and lightweight transportation solutions that offer convenience and flexibility for urban commuters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [Motorized Electric Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollwalk-electric-roller-skates.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Walking Assistance Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-roller-skates.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md) - [Electric Inline Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmosgear.md)