Outcast, renegade, outlaw and inventor of the hands-free swing, Shef is the man who created the Gboard.
Like most new concepts, people said the Gboard wasn't possible, and that if it could be done, it would have already happened.
Well, its happened now. After 500 years, the common garden swing has joined our physical revolution. Inspired by skateboarders and Snowboarders, the relativley new found ability to achieve vertical suspension, accompanied by the aerial acrobatics of free runners and break dancers, is another concept that has been proven.
The apparatus allows the rider to control gears, brakes, a springboard, a half pipe and gives him/her freedom of artistic interpretation, giving the rider a unique signature. Although the apparatus looks simple, it's tuned within a particular margin and only has an arc in common with a standard swing.
It had to be perfect to work, and now it is.
Hands-Free Swing
The Gboard
Trend Themes
1. Hands-free Swing - The trend of hands-free swings that combine elements of skateboarding, snowboarding, and acrobatics to create a unique and artistic riding experience.
2. Vertical Suspension - The trend of incorporating vertical suspension in recreational equipment, inspired by the aerial acrobatics of free runners and break dancers.
3. Artistic Interpretation - The trend of giving riders the freedom to express their artistic vision and create a unique signature while using recreational apparatus.
Industry Implications
1. Recreational Equipment - The recreational equipment industry can explore opportunities to develop and market hands-free swings that offer new experiences and artistic expression to consumers.
2. Sports and Fitness - The sports and fitness industry can leverage vertical suspension technology to create innovative products that enhance physical activities and provide unique training experiences.
3. Entertainment and Events - The entertainment and events industry can incorporate hands-free swings as interactive installations that allow participants to engage in artistic and acrobatic experiences.