UM-Bot Posted October 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2016 A team of designers from the Netherlands have somehow managed to reinvent the humble staircase. http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/300180/new-vertical-walking-could-replace-stairs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBE Hybrid Posted October 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Great way of saving space in your new pad, not so great when you're attempting to get your new bed upstairs! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supervike Posted October 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I agree. Space saving for sure, but not very practical. Even small things, like groceries or your laundry would become a big hassle to move from floor to floor. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to earth Posted October 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Its the lazy ladder ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Buzzkill Posted October 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I'd imagine this is a mood killer when your trying to bring your tinder date back to your upstairs apartment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxasa Posted October 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Limited space, single occupant operation...seems like a very vertical market for this product (pun intended.) And if you need two people to get upstairs? It's not clear how that would happen. Still, I bet it's fun to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted October 26, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2016 No way that will replace stairs. Should be great on submarines though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodf3llow Posted October 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I agree with all comments above...cool concept not practical at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast Posted October 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Hipster BS. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemagegod Posted October 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Ya no thanks. If your arms get tired your ****ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Posted October 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Somebody please think of the slinkies! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorvir Posted October 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 27, 2016 7 hours ago, Professor Buzzkill said: I'd imagine this is a mood killer when your trying to bring your tinder date back to your upstairs apartment. Well, since it's a date set up on tinder, I'm sure the axe murderer taking her/his date back to the apartment would rather stay outside around the dumpster anyway, if you know what I mean. More convenient that way. Oh...yeah, I just made fun of tinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobolds Posted October 27, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) i will use it as long as no one above me. This is not new idea, a similar equipment for wheelchair people already in use. Edited October 27, 2016 by kobolds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo_04 Posted October 27, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Its mechanical with working parts...we already have a better working solution its called the elevator. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibeliever Posted October 27, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I don't think that thing's gonna fly Orville... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted October 27, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 27, 2016 15 hours ago, stevemagegod said: Ya no thanks. If your arms get tired your ****ed Yeah and try carrying a bag or a box "upstairs" You'd need a backpack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted October 27, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 27, 2016 4 hours ago, diablo_04 said: Its mechanical with working parts...we already have a better working solution its called the elevator. Yes - but with the elevator you don't get the exercise. This would help the arms and legs. My Dad always had this to say about a bicycle "Pedal like hell to give your a$$ a rest." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielost Posted October 27, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 27, 2016 THE OLD TAILS COMES BACK, IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT. STAIRS AREN'T BROKE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo_04 Posted October 27, 2016 #19 Share Posted October 27, 2016 1 hour ago, paperdyer said: Yes - but with the elevator you don't get the exercise. This would help the arms and legs. My Dad always had this to say about a bicycle "Pedal like hell to give your a$$ a rest." You can do pushups in the elevator or join a gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsituation6 Posted October 28, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Yea that looks annoying as hell, its called a ladder, i have a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted October 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 28, 2016 So I assume Grandma or toddlers would just never go to the second floor? Silly idea IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted October 28, 2016 #22 Share Posted October 28, 2016 A team of designers http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/300180/new-vertical-walking-could-replace-stairs designers? jeeze! and this is what they come up with...who funds this s*** ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalmoxis Posted October 29, 2016 #23 Share Posted October 29, 2016 First thing that came to mind was elevator shaft. I also suppose this device would work to ascend vertically up a secret passage inside a wall space. I don't see this device as practical because mechanical parts would need replacement. Stairs are more reliable in that sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted October 29, 2016 #24 Share Posted October 29, 2016 That'd be tremendous fun, falling down through the hole in the upper floor when you're p***ed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted October 29, 2016 #25 Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) Anyway, it's not exactly new is it. Climbers and riggers have been using more or less the same thing for years. All this lot have done is get a wooden seat from Ikea to replace the canvas sling, and replaced the rope with a couple of poles. Edited October 29, 2016 by oldrover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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