# Gear-Switching Skateboards The 'Pedalboard' from Nicholas Sawyers Lets You Kick, Push With Ease By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedalboard-from-nicholas-sawyers References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/pedalboard-by-nicholas-g-sawyers/) & [design.fr](http://design.fr/transportations/pedalboard-by-nicholas-g-sawyers/) The 'Pedalboard' from Nicholas Sawyers is taking the 'extreme' out of extreme sports. The Pedalboard is a [skateboard-bicycle hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duomick). Switching gears on a skateboard--preposterous! Nay, I say, it is a conceptual reality, thanks to the 'Pedalboard' from Nicholas Sawyers. This board is like nothing I've ever seen, taking [design cues from a skateboard, bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-designs), and even a snowboard. While the Pedalboard may not be able to hang on the ramps or rails, it should appeal to people who want a low-impact way to skateboard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Sports Equipment:** The Pedalboard from Nicholas Sawyers showcases the trend of combining different sports equipment to create new and innovative hybrid products. - **Multi-purpose Design:** The Pedalboard's design, inspired by skateboards, bicycles, and snowboards, reflects the trend of creating multi-functional products that cater to diverse user needs. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The Pedalboard offers a low-impact way to skateboard, aligning with the trend of eco-friendly transportation options that prioritize sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry can explore opportunities to develop and market hybrid products that combine elements from different sports for enhanced user experiences. - **Design & Fashion:** Designers and fashion brands can draw inspiration from the Pedalboard's multi-purpose design approach, creating innovative and versatile products that cater to diverse consumer preferences. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The sustainable transportation industry can take inspiration from the Pedalboard's low-impact concept, promoting eco-friendly alternatives that encourage active lifestyles and reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md) - [Backpack-Adhering Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-skateboard.md) - [Senior-Supporting Mobility Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-mobility-skateboard.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md)