Why would you try to use it barefoot??
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AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Seems like it would only work for objects with large, flat bottoms—if you tried to use it barefoot it would likely rip your toes off.
TachyonTele@lemm.ee 4 months ago
AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world 4 months ago
That was just an example—it might also be a problem for shoes with heels, or textured soles, or people with feet too small to cover enough disks at once.
TachyonTele@lemm.ee 4 months ago
What about handstands? Crab walking? Naked lying down? What other useless ways of using this can we come up with and “show concern” about?
CheeseNoodle@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Laying down is a legitimate point, would have to make sure clothes can’t get caught in it.
QBertReynolds@sh.itjust.works 4 months ago
This is just a crude early version. Eventually the tiles will be significantly smaller, quieter, and less prone to ripping toes off.
TubeTalkerX@kbin.social 4 months ago
But the Toe-ripping is a major selling point!
Do you have any idea how much it’ll cost to reprint all those pamphlets?
chknbwl@lemmy.world 4 months ago
I wonder if a layer of Ripstop over the tiles would reduce performance. I could imagine fabric being a less expensive option than R&Ding more proprietary tech like making the tiles even smaller.