Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Electric Skateboards Are Both Fun and Practical

By Troy Baxter

An electric skateboard is a fun method of transportation. It can get you where you want to go faster than walking, and can even help you get up those hills faster.

Having a motor doesnt mean you still cant kick the board along. Many boards let you kick the electric skateboard when you want to save the battery, or when you are just feeling like you want to get some exercise.

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.

If you are looking for an electric skateboard that uses a wireless hand held controller, check out Exkate's Altered lineup. The top of the line models made by Exkate can go 19-20 mph in only four to five seconds, and can go 10-12 miles on a charge. The speed and braking of their electric skateboards are controlled by a wireless hand held controller. Exkate also has an electric skateboard for rougher terrain that is complete with knobby tires.

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!

If you want an electric skateboard for fun, transportation, or both, either E-Glide or Exkate make models that will do the trick. Each model differs in areas such as price and speed, so do your research and pick the right one for you!

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