Electric Skateboard
7 Reasons To Ditch Your Car & Use an Electric Skateboard To Commute
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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 of a very long, very steep hill). That's why we...
Skate Like A Pro: 3 Electric Skateboard Tips
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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 you left handed? This isn't something you thought much about...
Electric Skateboards: A Transportation Revolution
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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 on a smartphone, the beauty of electric skateboards is that...
Skateboarding Safety Tips for Kids
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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 know what you’ll encounter. It could be as simple as...
SAFETY AND RISKS OF ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDS
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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. But if you’re reading this because you’ve bought, purchased or...