Electric Skateboard

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 packed with mechanical and electric components, including a motor, wireless...

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 few times you use the board the range will be...

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 quickly with a car. With an electric skateboard you can...

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 that might help get you on the ride you always...

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. If you’re on the fence of making this big decision...