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What's available on the market, and how efficient are the boards?

Electric skateboards are relatively new to the market. Nevertheless, there are already a couple of manufacturers around the globe. Here on our website, we are focusing on the manufacturers which we have currently found.
The boards are basically all built very much alike. Still, each manufacturer has developed their own special recipe in order to build THE most perfect powerboard. Here is a list of the most important specs:

The above data varies depending on the board's manufacturer
The best Electric-Skateboard manufacturers you find here on our page.

FAQ

There really are tons of questions to be asked if you've never actually set foot on one of these boards yet.
We will try to answer all of these questions for you step by step. If you should come up with any further questions that haven't been asked here, feel free to send us an e-mail concerning 'FAQ'.

• Do i need any previous knowledge for using an electric skateboard?
  A electric skateboard is steered by shifting weight, so you'll feel at home if you are into surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, or something like that. The driving itself is not difficult. You will have to habituate to the acceleration, the high speed and especially on the breaks.
• Can the board also be pushed manually in case the battery runs out on you?
  You can push them all. How easy is different from board to board. As you can imagine, it is strenuous to push a terrain electric skateboard than an electric skateboard for the street. Because of the weight of the electric skateboards you'll have to push a bit harder than a normal skateboard. In addition there is a higher rolling resistance caused by the electric motor. Also, the rolling resistance of the engine varies from motor to motor. So you want no long trips with an empty battery. But you will notice in time when the battery needs new power.
• Does the gear have an idle mode? (In case i wanna go downhill)
  There is no hundred percent idle, because the engine is always spinning. In mountain slopes, especially the brakes is important. The braking effect is achieved through the engine. A sustained strong breaking can cause an engine defect. So the mountain should not be too steep.
• Do the boards also have a reverse mode?
  Currently, not all boards have a reverse gear. Technically this is no problem and in future probably all electric skateboards will have a forward and reverse drive. The speed in both directions is the same.
• Does the board stop automatically if you fall off it?
  Yes, unless the remote control is stuck to the board in mysterious ways at full throttle.
  The boards brakes independently when it came out of the reach of the remote control. The range of remote controls have a radius of about one meter.
• Can you do an ollie with that thing?
  According to the manufacturers of the boards, they are more likely for cruising thought. The thrill comes from the strong acceleration and speed. But with the small and light one an ollie should be able! We have not really tried and still not seen but there are are a lot things to come.
• Is a kick-flip possible?
  From feeling, even kick-flips are feasible with the small boards. It would be intense to flip the electro-long boards and for the terrain boards you definitely need super powers.
• Are grinds and slides possible?
  Nose- and Tailslides are possible, if the nose or tail is large enough. Board slides are no compatible with the current battery boxes. Grinds are possible too, but rather Nosegrinds because the engine sits back and you won't grind it.
• A wheelie/manual should work, right?
  Wheelies are achievable with all boards. Thanks to the drive you can wheelie until the battery is empty in principle.
• Can i get up on the sidewalk with an electric skateboard?
  With the terrain board a sidewalk edge is no obstacle. The road boards have larger roles than skateboards but you should gently drive pavement edges. Better you get off the board, because the battery box or the engine could be damaged.
• Am i allowed to repair my motorized skateboard myself or do i have to send it in?
  Both is possible. If your board is getting something you can either send it in the shop or ask for help. Self-repair is also no problem. All parts are screwed and easy to change. The necessary tool is even included.
• Do you need special tools to repair your board?
  No, you only need a normal screwdriver, allen key and fork, key ring, as in normal skateboards too. Who's not into the words does't have to worry, the tool will be included anyway.
• How complicated will the change of any broken parts be?
  Screw it off, Screw it on - done.
  It is that simple, but if you're not be sure what you are doing you should ask for professional help. Because it's certainly no fun when you're in full speed and got overtaken from the rear axle.
• Can i take spare parts from one manufacturer and use them for my board of another manufacturer?
  Yes and no. What parts fit you have to look closely before, especially in the electronic parts. Replacing decks should work, even normal skateboard decks or longboard decks can be used. Probably the holes will not fit but with some tinkering it will work.
• How long will the warranty be?
  Look at the terms and conditions of the manufacturer, in Germany it is 2 years based on law.
• Will i lose the warranty if i customize my board?
  Normally not, but if you are modifying the motor and this will explode than, you may lose warrenty. If you have another deck screwed or mounted a LED underbody lighting, it should't be a problem. But prefer to ask in advance directly from the manufacturer.
• How long does battery charging take and can I swap it
  The charging of the batteries is between 3-6 hours. An exchange of the battery is easy to do.
• Is it allowed to ride on public streets?
  Actually, we don't know how it is handled in the USA but in Germany and in the UK it is forbidden.
• Should i also buy any kind of safety clothing with my electric skateboard?
  If you're not Johnny Knoxville, in any case! The speeds are simply too high. Ok if you are driving comfortable, the pain will be limited, but hitting the ground with 25 miles/h may hurt.
• Is a skateboard with an electric engine the right gift for my kid?
  There is no official age restriction, only suggestions of the manufacturers. The age should be around 14 years but there are younger children, the more dangerous hobbies such as karts or motor cross. All electric skateboards are in their final stages in different throttle so the speed can grow with your child.