# The Sidways Scooter Skateboard meets Scooter By Chris Skleryk | Published 2007-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sidways-scooter-skateboard-meets-scooter Now here is a clever idea. These kids have welded what looks like to be [2 regular scooters together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-vehicle) to create the ultimate, [sideways scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redux). From watching the video it looks like it might take some practice on this thing to get around efficiently, and you would definitely need a list of [safety gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycletraining-gadgets-rawrrs-wheelie-helper-is-the-perfect-practice-to). But a cool idea none the less. Keep an eye out to see if any companies decide to throw it on their production line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sideways Scooter:** The innovative combination of a skateboard and a scooter presents opportunities for companies to create a new type of personal transportation device. - **Safety Gear:** The need for safety gear for the sideways scooter opens up possibilities for companies to develop and market specialized protective equipment. - **Production Line:** The potential inclusion of the sideways scooter in production lines offers opportunities for companies to tap into the growing demand for unique and unconventional personal transportation options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Transportation:** The sideways scooter trend can disrupt the personal transportation industry by introducing a novel and versatile mode of travel. - **Safety Equipment:** The demand for specialized safety gear for the sideways scooter can create a new market within the safety equipment industry. - **Manufacturing:** The potential inclusion of the sideways scooter in production lines presents an opportunity for manufacturers to expand their product offerings with an innovative personal transportation device. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Two-in-One Scooter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-scooter.md) - [Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-scooter.md) - [Snow Scooter Conversion Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-scooter-conversion.md) - [Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-electric-scooter.md) - [Multi-Person Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooter-platform.md) - [Dual-Posture Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-escooter.md) - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-vehicle.md)