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A belts and rollers style Van de Graaff generator would be built into a rollerskate with a band going around one of the wheels and into the bottom of the skate to generate the static electricity. The only alteration i that i can think of is to replace the aluminum sphere with an aluminum insole.Or
If the dome is crucial for a Van de Graaff generator to work, perhaps it could be built into the bottom of the shoe as well with only a small area exposed to make contact with your foot.
what a Van de Graaff generator is
http://howstuffwork...coszone.com/vdg.htm
[bobofthefuture, Jul 11 2002, last modified Oct 21 2004]
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Yeah, but you'll get a heck of a spark when you grab onto the lamp post to stop. |
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(The dome is just there to hold the charge; your hair will gradually dissipate it, but not enough to spoil the effect.) |
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Why does this strike me as a great James Bond weapon... |
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It would be a neat weapon for when people began picking on your hair or skates. |
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The static electricity generated probably wouldnt be too dangerous would it? |
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Not unless you wanted to refuel your car while wearing these things ..... |
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You often refuel your car while wearing roller skates? |
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How much did they charge for your shocking 'do? |
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angel: No, normally I just stand on my skateboard - easier than taking the rollerblades on and off. It can be tricky to drive in rollerblades. Shirley you're not suggesting an absence of wheeled footwear when filling one's car ? You're just wierd .... |
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