Drift skates

There's a relatively new form of skate out on the market now, variously known as the drift skate, freeline skate or split skate. It basically consists of a two platforms, each with two wheels underneath

The idea is that you stand on the skates (one skate for each foot) with the wheels pointing sideways, and the ride is supposed to be like a surfing / snowboarding sensation. Fortunately the instructions & warnings are clearly laid out
I've got no idea how you're supposed to start them rolling without having something solid to push off from
But it didn't take long before my natural poise & grace took over

It's a wierd sensation and although hard at first I could feel my body starting to adjust and get used to the movement. I even managed a 10' wobbly roll down a gentle hill by the end of my second session! However they're hard work - you're constantly trying to both balance and to stop your feet from disappearing out sideways so it's hard on both the deep core muscles and the muscles on the inside of your thighs. The biggest fear isn't so much falling off but the back skate stopping whilst the front skate continues on, leading to an inevitable yet still painful conclusion.