Best Inventions of 2002

A Foam-Rubber microphone, a stealth surfboard, a genetically modified tomato — among this year's crop of fresh ideas, here are some of our favorites

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Wheelman

wheelman inventions 2002

Inventor: Grant Taylor

If you thrill to getting from point A to point B while incurring maximum bodily risk, your ride is here: the Wheelman. Imagine strapping your feet to a clown-sized motorcycle, and you will get the basic idea. You steer with your weight, control the speed with a handheld throttle and pray with all your might.

Availability: Now, from $1,200
To Learn More: www.wheelman.com.au

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