Friday 6 April 2012

Electric Skateboards for Fun and Transportation

By Troy Baxter


Electric skateboards are a sweet way to get around and have fun. However, people often say, why not get some exercise and just kick around without using an electric motor? Electric skateboards may seem like a "lazy" way of transportation when compared to a calorie burning non-electric skateboard, but for those that want to get to their destination faster, or have some help going up those long hills, having a motor may be more appealing.

With most electric skateboards you can still kick the board yourself. If you want to save your battery and burn some calories, you can kick and save the battery for when you need it, such as for a hill or for when you need an extra boost.

Electric skateboards are loads of fun. Who says going to school, to your next class, to your office, or wherever has to be boring. Why not jazz up your commute and zoom along on an electric skateboard? It definitely beats walking.

E-Glide is in the business of making high performance electric skateboards. At the time of this writing, they offer five different models. Their boards can go 0-20 mph in only four seconds. Beside the smaller and lighter DC-36 model they offer, the rest of their boards can go up to 12-15 miles per charge. The controller for the speed is connected by a cable. They do this because they claim wireless controllers are susceptible to interference.

Exkate produces electric skateboards that all use wireless hand held controllers. They have a nice line up of boards. There most expensive models can go 19-20 mph. If you are looking for a board with a little more backbone, check out their electric skateboard made for rougher terrain.

While some models can come with a hefty price tag, they aren't at all expensive to charge. If you compared the cost per mile of an electric skateboard versus a car or other gas burning vehicle, you'd be amazed at how much cheaper electricity is!

Whether you are looking for an electric skateboard for transportation, fun, or both, E-Glide and Exkate offer a nice selection, all ranging in deck size and shape, maximum speed, weight, and range. Do your research and pick the right one for you, then hop on and enjoy the ride.




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