Electric Skateboard

ARE ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDS LEGAL WHERE YOU LIVE?
It doesn’t matter where you ride, the answer about whether electric skateboarding is legal starts with “No, but…” and in a few occasions (California, Denmark, Norway, Belgium) the answer is “Yes”. In spite of this, the electric skateboard industry is growing fast, with new models and technologies being launched every few weeks.However, for quite some time electric skateboards riders have been unsure about their countries’ legislation. What needs to be done to create more clarity? Read more...
MAINTENANCE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR YOUR ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD
Winter is not over yet in most places and as snow, rain and freezing temperatures aren’t every rider’s cup of tea, many take a break from eskating. We want to make sure your Meepo Board will function for years to come and run as smooth as possible once you start riding again. In this blog post, we want to provide you with some tips and tricks for maintenance of your electric skateboard. Read more...
COOL AND FUN ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDS: A REVOLUTION IN TRANSPORTATION
For me, the commute to work was something I dreaded doing every day and probably the worst part of my day. Sitting in a car stuck in traffic, or jammed into a train with a bunch of sweaty people, like sardines in a can is simply not what I wanted to be doing with my time, let alone for over an hour each day. Longer commutes are associated with lower rates of well-being and the average American spends 25.4 minutes commuting, with Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta having some commutes that... Read more...
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDING
Electric skateboards work like a skateboard with an engine and remote control. Like any remote-controlled product, electric skateboards have an electric motor that propels the skateboard forward, powered by a battery under the deck and either hub wheel motors or a belt motor. The remote control, which the rider holds, once activated by the user, tells the skateboard what to do in the same way you use a remote control to give orders to a radio-controlled car. Think of an electric skateboard as a very large remote-controlled car. Electric bikes... Read more...
ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD ACCESSORIES: WHAT SHOULD I BUY WITH MY BOARD?
Are you planning to ride an electric skateboard to work? Save yourself the headache of losing chargers, leaving chargers at work or home by purchasing two electric skateboard chargers. Leave one at home and one at work - game changer! If you regularly commute and need to charge at work, we recommend purchasing an additional charger. Read more...
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF A SKATEBOARD VS AN ELECTRIC BIKE?
Electric skateboards and electric bikes are both fun to ride and easy to learn. Electric skateboards have a reputation for being difficult to learn, but board sports fanatics will tell you otherwise. When learning a new sport, past experience influences the ease of learning. With electric bikes, the bike rider almost always has some kind of previous bike experience. Some electric skateboard riders are also skateboarders, but many are not. A large number of new electric skateboard riders have no skateboard experience, but do have board sport experience. Surfers, snowboarders,... Read more...
DIY Electric Skateboard - What You Need to Know
DIY Electric Skateboard - What You Need to Know
Humans are capable of incredible creations and remixes of those creations. We have a detailed track record that includes electricity founded by Thomas Edison and airplanes developed under The Wright... Read more...
8 reasons: How electric skateboards can improve your daily commuting
Leave your car keys at home and commute with style and ease on an electric skateboard. We have tested a plethora of boards and all have their advantages. That being said the editors choice is to commute on an Exway electric skateboard. With powerful hub wheels and unparalleled braking, the Exway is the choice board for all commuters. Here are 8 reasons why we love commuting on an Exway X1:  1) Starting your day outside and not trapped in your car as you carve up the streets actually makes your commute... Read more...
New ways to commute: electric skateboard
Terribly frightening riding an electric skateboard. It’s a bit like water-skiing – mono-skiing, to be precise – except it’s not some beautiful, becalmed Mediterranean bay across which you scud. Instead, you hurtle over often uneven tarmac with the very real prospect of grave injury front and centre in your mind. One slip and there’s a good chance it’s A&E. Teenage boys might give little thought to physical consequence – the glory of youth – but for the rest of us the considerations of pain, humiliation and plaster casts have to... Read more...
Expert Buying Advice for Choosing an Electric Skateboard
How do you pick out the perfect electric skateboard? Curious what one even is? Feeling lost when looking at hub motors versus belt driven, or trying to compare different lithium batteries or motor sizes? We bought the best models on the market, put them through a rigorous series of tests, and learned quite a bit about these products on the whole throughout the course of our testing. We then compiled this step-by-step guide to help you decide on the perfect model for you and why. Keep reading to find out... Read more...
Electric Skateboard Buying Guide
The AskMen editorial team thoroughly researches & reviews the best gear, services and staples for life. AskMen may get paid if you click a link in this article and buy a product or service.  Like hoverboards and electric scooters before them, electric skateboards are growing quickly in popularity. Electric skateboards can take you places at speeds approaching 25 mph, without having to exert the manual labor of pushing the board to your destination. In addition to the main components of your grandad’s skateboard (deck, wheels, trucks), electric skateboards also come... Read more...
How to maintain your Electric Skateboard Battery
You just bought a brand new electric skateboard and can’t wait to shred the streets. But before your go on a riding rampage you first need to charge your battery. In this article you’ll find a few tips&tricks for keeping your battery in peak condition and how to maintain it. If you handle your battery with care it will also take care of you. How to best maintain your Electric Skateboard Battery DO’s First of all please charge the battery up all the way before the first use. The first... Read more...
WHY SHOULD YOU GET AN ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD?
Whether you’re a skateboarder from way back or you’ve never jumped on a board before electric skateboard are bringing people from all walks life to experience this alternative method of transport. Whatever your background, is there’s an electric skateboard out there for you! Below we’ve listed some of the reasons we think you need an electric skateboard. The first and most obvious question is: Why not? However, if that doesn’t answer the question for you check out the 5 reasons below. Save Money Insurance and fuel alone can add up... Read more...
ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDS: WHICH ONE DO YOU NEED?
You’ve probably noticed the hundreds of electric skaters skating “up” hills and thought that you might like to join the eco friendly electric skateboard army.  Problem is, there are a plethora of options available online and you’re most likely confused as to which electric skateboard would suit you best.  The easiest way is to drop by the store and try out our demo boards. But if you can’t, or you’re just looking for a bit of help cutting through the numerous boards for sale, here is an electric skateboard guide... Read more...
Battery Skateboards: 5 Frequently Asked Questions
Battery skateboards aren’t just futuristic figments of your imagination anymore. No, they're really here to stay. Electric powered skateboards are rapidly gaining popularity and it’s time you hop on board -- literally. These battery skateboards are cool enough for Marty McFly and efficient enough for any young professional hoping to get to and from work in a short amount of time. Because the motorized skateboard community is relatively small (for now), a lot of other people want to know more about these electric powered skateboards before they purchase their first one.... Read more...
7 Reasons To Ditch Your Car & Use an Electric Skateboard To Commute
Weezer said it best all the way back in 1994: "You take your car to work, I'll take my board." And now that we know just how much damage your gas guzzler can do to your wallet and the environment, it's time to ditch your boring car, hop on your board, and actually enjoy your ride to work. Although taking a traditional skateboard to work is practical for some people, it would probably take a bit too long for most of us (unless you happen to live at the top... Read more...
Skate Like A Pro: 3 Electric Skateboard Tips
To help get you started with your new Evolve board, we’ve put together a few quick electric skateboard tips for beginners and advanced riders. You’ll be balancing and carving like a pro in no time. There’s a lot to learn and experience out there, but our electric skateboard tips are the perfect place to start. And from the very bottom of our hearts, thank you so much! Now enjoy the ride. Find Your Footedness: What is footedness? Well, it isn't all that dissimilar from handedness. Are you right handed, or are... Read more...
Electric Skateboards: A Transportation Revolution
We are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and electric transit seems to be the wave of the future. We have had electric cars around for awhile now, and over the last few years electric bikes have taken off, but the latest trend everyone seems to be talking about is the electric skateboard. As of recently, electric skateboards have slowly worked their way onto college campuses, into city streets, and into just about every other urban location you can think of. Completely machine powered and controlled by a remote or an app... Read more...
Skateboarding Safety Tips for Kids
Whether you have a manual skateboard or an electric one, there are a few tips kids should know before going for a ride. While skateboards can seem relatively harmless, falling off one (especially an electric board that can go up to 20 mph) can cause a great deal of harm. Let’s look at a few things you can do to ensure your safety while riding around. 1. Wear a helmet This may seem obvious, but it’s very important. Even when crossing the street or going around the neighborhood, you never... Read more...
SAFETY AND RISKS OF ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDS
An “e-skate” is deceptively simple, attracting many people who’ve never even set foot on a skateboard and putting speeds at their fingertips that only experienced downhill riders would even attempt.They look like toys, but they pack the power and speed of a tiny electric car - without the protective shell. Just a simple push on the remote, even in beginner modes, can surprise you with speed and acceleration without even a single hill in sight.    Always Wear a Helmet If you have one takeaway from this article, that was it.... Read more...
What You Need To Know Before You Buy An Electric Skateboard
Electric skateboards are awesome, but it is also kinda of complicated, especially to those who are new to electric skateboards. And nowadays, it is becoming increasingly challenging to choose an electric skateboard, because we got so many brands and models out there in the market. So, before you make your decision, you should really try to learn some basics about electric skateboards, so that you could make the most reasonable choice and get the most out of your money. Riding Range: the longer the better? No! For many sports product, when... Read more...
Best Budget Electric Skateboard in 2019?
You may have heard about the Swagtron board. Not surprisingly, since they are one of the go-to brands for those who are looking for an affordable, but still good electric skateboard. In case you haven’t heard about them, Swagtron is a US based company known for their Hoverboards, eScooters, ebikes and drones. But in the electric skateboarding community they are known for their Swagboards – one of the best budget electric skateboards you can buy today! Now, let’s dig a little deeper into one of their most popular boards: The Swagtron... Read more...