Specs a.. Motor power - 2000W b.. Top speed - around 20mph c.. Range - 6 miles d.. Maximum grade - 15% e.. Charge time - 2 hours f.. Battery - Lithium ion g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge downlill.
here is one that has been around for a while, and many may not be aware:
Powerboards - Motorized Powered Surfboards - Electric !!!!!
Mind you, I saw this on TV a few nights ago.
Don...
Dick smith had petrol powered pogo sticks,did not seem to take on.
That would inevitably slow the skateboard down, which defeats the purpose of the design, which is clearly to obtain maximum lethality for the owner.
Sylvia.
Someone should look up the legalities of this. My understanding is that a max power of 250 watts is allowed, otherwise its considered a vehicle, subject to all the road rules and roadworthiness conditions, and must be registered.
But on the other hand if the claimed power is only peak power ( very likely IMHO ), then branding the motor as 249 watts probably fixes the problem.
Neat gadget.
Mind you, there is already this:
Its already on TV, I must be behind the times?
I suspect this fad is going to die in the arse too.
I suppose with enough electronics it could engage a charging mechanism when stopping, or cruising.
Otherwise if it runs out of charge after 2 hours its not much of an Electric skateboards.
This fad seems to be about re-inventing how to extract ~$1000 for a skateboard.
But only on bicycles. Powered boards, kick-scooters, and everything else is illegal.
So why don't we have hoverboards? Surely a device with only vertical force would be really unstable - just what thrillseekers want.
Cost. Even thrill seekers don't want to spend more than they have to to kill themselves.
Sylvia.
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