Riddin' a bushpig

May 11, 2006 9:03 AM

Have you experience with the Wheelman Bushpig?

I'm seriously considering buying one for personal transportation to and from work. I'm not an extreme sports person, but can ride a snowboard and skateboard with no problem. I've been planning my route to work and don't see any problems yet, but I also haven't tried it out. Please leave out comments on it's price and how it's "just being a weedeater with wheels".

posted by killyb to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (5 answers total)

I don't know anything about it, but man this video makes the thing look pretty fun.
posted by reverendX at 10:47 AM on May 11, 2006

Response by poster: well, I couldn't wait, it should be here in 1-3 days....will report back
posted by killyb at 11:18 AM on May 11, 2006

Any idea how fast the thing can go on a paved sidewalk? It looks pretty sweet but lord i bet it's painful to fall.
posted by ZackTM at 2:03 PM on May 11, 2006

Not sure where you plan on putting the update, but if you can put a link to whereever you do in this thread so we can know how it works out. I've been wanting to hear some accounts on riding one of these. Enjoy!
posted by striker at 1:25 PM on May 12, 2006

Response by poster: Well, after a few months I've gotten around to taking photos and giving a minireview. I was able to find a new one one ebay for 650$US. After tearing it out of the box, mixing fuel and starting it up, the first thing I noticed was the noise. It's really loud. After about an hour of playing the fumbeling fool, I was now just a fool. I started out on my driveway which worked out well, but on any type of hill is was almost useless. I took it over to the park next and drove around in the grass, down hills and on the trails. The dogs were scared to death, so I couldn't use it to walk/run them. It was too awkward to carry easily, couldn't really be locked up too well. It was a fun toy to play around with, but not worth the money.

no major falls, photos here.


So, would anyone like a slightly used Wheelman Bushpig? let me know
posted by killyb at 6:56 AM on September 28, 2006