# Safer Inline Skates 'Mercury' Skate Design Reduces Fatigue, Joint Damage & Looks Awesome By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safer-inline-skate-design-reduces-fatigue-joint-damage-and-looks-awesome References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/mercury-skate-for-smoother-ride-on-the-pavement-and-decrease-the-skaters-fatigue) & [pouyanm](http://www.pouyanm.com/) I've given up on the [Hoverboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel). Once I saw the Mercury skate, I realized that this was the [cheap transportation of the future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modi). And how about the fantastically awesome design? Inline skaters know that a rough ride translates to [heel and knee pain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox). The Mercury skate by Pouyan Mokhtarani features a raised frame with a damper and fixing system to minimize impact from bumps. **Implications** - Consumers have a strong desire for a product that solves a unique problem but is also aesthetically appealing. Consumers are increasingly price-conscious and are very demanding about the products that they spend their money on. Companies ought to think about unique niche problems that they can solve. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Safer Transportation:** Mercury skate design offers a safer alternative to traditional inline skating by minimizing impact from bumps. - **Customized Design:** Consumers are increasingly demanding products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. - **Pain Reduction Technology:** The Mercury skate's innovative raised frame with a damper and fixing system is an example of pain reduction technology that can be applied to other products. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment:** The Mercury skate's innovative design can be applied to other sports equipment to reduce impact and joint damage. - **Fashion:** The Mercury skate's slick design can be applied to other fashion items to create unique niche products. - **Healthcare:** The Mercury skate's pain reduction technology can be applied to other healthcare products to alleviate discomfort and improve patient outcomes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Inline Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmosgear.md) - [Walking Assistance Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-roller-skates.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [Performance-Tracking Skate Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-skate-sensors.md) - [Motorized Electric Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollwalk-electric-roller-skates.md) - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Double-Suspension Kickscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-kickscooters.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md)