Tactical Applications for Roller Blades

>>32076835
>Assuming that the skater can maintain a stable shooting platform
and the fun stops here

>>32076835
you faceplant IRL and thats it for you.

also combat terrain isn't predictable, and the inability to transition to vehicle easily is a major setback to functionality.

they would only be combat feasible if they could be quickly transitioned to normal footwear mode.

could be kind of neat for airsoft, and civi rollerbading is sick fun.

but you would be really sticking your neck out ever trying this IRL

>>32077012
>they would only be combat feasible if they could be quickly transitioned to normal footwear mode.

and there couldn't be any pause for the transition, combat erupts unpredictably, and crouching for cover isn't as easy in blades, nor is getting up from prone position.

You'll end up in some rubble at some point then your boned.

Pretty cute idea though.

>>32076835
Hhahaaha this is awesome why haven't I ever thought of this. It's like anime mech movement

Ehhy fellow rollerdad here. Just finished my career with asu last year. I miss the ftb moments. Cheers mate

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>>32077012
>they would only be combat feasible if they could be quickly transitioned to normal footwear mode.
guys guys guys .... guys

>>32077012
>>32077039
>>32077041

I could just as easily roll or break my ankle in some of that rough combat terrain. A good pair of roller blades provides excellent ankle support.

I can also drive easily wearing roller blades. It's not that hard.

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>>32077130
I've also wondered about the effectiveness of tactical bicycles.

Anyone with experience using bikes in any operations?

>>32077152
>biking in the rain
slip city

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>>32076835
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>>32076835

Dat nigga getting killed.

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>you and your platoon all get on rollerblades
>you get as good as you can maintaining stability and accuracy while roller shooting
>you learn all the different formations and maneuvers
>you roll onto the battlefield
>the enemy show up on pogo sticks
>they fuck your shit up

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>>32076835
Tactical bicycles and segways make more sense in terms of long range and short ranged patrols respectively

Bicycle pros:
>lightweight and fast
>cheaper than motor or electric vehicles
>requires little training that is committed to muscle memory
>can carry light amount of gear and supplies
>japs used bikes to steamroll SEA quickly
>trains cardio
Cons:
>must dismount to shoot
>unarmored
>poorfag tier
>cannot go hands free while moving without almost immediately crashing

Segway pros:
>hands free operation
>faster than a fleeing crook
>can be equipped with a ballistic shield to protect from the front
>can be charged at many places
Cons:
>can't carry a lot of shit
>expensive
>can't handle anything more than flat surfaces
>doesn't train cardio

>>32080130
>can't handle anything more than flat surfaces
increase the wheel size to improve offroad performance

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British home guard tried them in ww2.

>>32077179

Not if you have slim racing/rain grade tires and a light frame.

You're more likely to slip hydroplane due to breaking hard than riding, but even the slip is controllable if you're experienced enough plus it'll make you very tacticool. Why would you even stop?

>>32077012
TACTICAL HEELYS

When are we gonna see military jetpacks?

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>>32080295
>even the slip is controllable if you're experienced enough

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>>32079294
Our only counter is tactical unicycles

>>32076835
I think it'd be pretty easy to over expose yourself by moving into red zones too quickly. Especially since traversing rubble/sticking to the sides of streets where there is often debris/plant life would be difficult with blades on (so you'd be more likely to be in the middle of the road). And then when the fighting starts, you'd be more likely to fall/be unable to reach cover. Also, it'd increase your height so you'd be easier to hit.

All in all, I think it should be reserved for extremely specific scenarios if at all

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>>32080130
>must dismount to shoot
if light or no load at all, you can just stop and shoot while keeping balance with one leg, pic related