Electric skateboards Archives

Boosted boards: You can still buy them, but here’s what you need to know first

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 by Bogdan Petrovan

Boosted Boards was one of the leaders of the booming electric skateboards market. The company launched successful boards like the Boosted Mini X and Boosted Board 2.0, as well as the Boosted Rev electric scooter. Despite the initial success and all the hype around, Boosted Boards shocked its fans and customers when it went out …

The best electric skateboard conversion kits

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 by Randell Suba

The micromobility revolution has been in the spotlight in recent years, with the explosion of shared bikes and e-scooters across the globe. Electric skateboards, which look like your typical deck but are equipped with electric motors, are a growing part of the mix. Electric skateboards, often referred to as e-boards, typically weigh less than 30 …

The best off-road electric skateboards

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 by James Dolan

Who says you can only ride an electric skateboard on smooth paved roads? It doesn’t have to be that boring, and if you have an off-road electric skateboard, you can easily ride through grass, dirt, gravel, and all sorts of rough roads. If that’s your plan to get your adrenaline flowing and master your skating …

10 of the best electric skateboards you can buy in 2022

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 by Bogdan Petrovan

Whether it’s cars, drones, or even the portable powerhouses we call smartphones, electricity does an incredible amount to make our lives easier. So what do you get when you stick a battery on something like a skateboard? A whole lot of awesome, and we are here to show you the best electric skateboards of the …

Scooter Protective Gear: Everything you need to know

August 31, 2022 by Adam Birney

Some electric scooters nowadays can go just as fast as cars, matching the road’s speed limits. However, you won’t have the advantage of airbags on a scooter and will therefore need proper protection should you get in an accident at those speeds. Whether riding an electric scooter, skateboard, or bike, here’s the best protective gear …

Scooter Helmets: Everything you need to know

August 25, 2022August 24, 2022 by Adam Birney

So you’ve got yourself an electric scooter. First off, congratulations! Now it’s time to protect your head. Aside from being required in most regions, wearing a helmet is just wise practice for riding. According to one study, less than five percent of e-scooter riders wear a helmet. Yet, head injuries are the single most common …

This off-road electric skateboard runs on tank treads at 30 mph

May 3, 2022 by Adam Birney

Just when you think you’ve seen everything, some crazy engineer will come along to push extreme sports past their limits. In this case, Ungoverned has designed the Vendetta: an electric skateboard with tank treads instead of wheels. That is, if you can even call it a skateboard. See also: The best off-road electric skateboards of …

Onewheel launches two new electric boards

October 29, 2021 by Adam Birney

Onewheel has added two new self-balancing, single-wheel electric boards to its lineup: the GT and Pint X. These electric unicycles strike the best balance between performance, price, and practicality we’ve seen from Onewheel yet. See Also: Ten best electric skateboards Check out the comparison video from Onewheel below for an in-depth look at the new …

The best budget electric skateboards

October 6, 2021 by Lee Naftali

When most people think about electric skateboards, they assume the price tag is too expensive. However, there are a lot of cheap electric skateboards if you just know where to look. Well, we’ve done our homework to review some of the best budget electric skateboards on the market. When we say “cheap” skateboards we …

The best electric skateboards for kids

October 4, 2021October 1, 2021 by James Dolan

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your kid? An electric skateboard could be just what your kid needs to get off the couch and play outside. Of course, as a parent, you don’t want your kid to ride a skateboard that is too fast and dangerous. Lucky for you, we’ve done our …