Popular Post Paddylaz Posted January 26, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) So I thought this might be worth a post as I found it fun: Was in Hyde Park the other day and saw half a dozen Inboard spokesmen demonstrating these and giving people a go. You should've seen their faces as I went past....think I stole their thunder a bit. Anyway, I stopped and we had an exchange of machines so I had a go on the skateboard and they attempted the euc (mwahahahahahaa). As you can imagine, my Inmotion now has lots of scratches on it Anyway, the skateboard does 25mph (apparently). It was very good fun. A little tricky at first...........two main donwsides are the price and the fact you control forwards/backwards using a little handheld joystick. Bluetooth of course.....Bit of a shame as it ruined the 'purity' of just using your body. Plus what happens when the connection gets lost?! Best thing was the battery is slim enough to almost completely 'pass' for a normal skateboard. 7/10 ? Edited January 26, 2017 by Paddylaz 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planetpapi Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Until we get the real "hover board" that really hovers above the ground, we steel the thunder wherever we go. Period. A nude woman running on the street and the EUC rider on the other side. Guess who gets more stares? Anyway what was the price for that slim looking skate board? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 58 minutes ago, Planetpapi said: Anyway what was the price for that slim looking skate board? £1200 i think he said........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, Paddylaz said: Anyway, the skateboard does 25mph (apparently). It was very good fun. A little tricky at first...........two main donwsides are the price and the fact you control forwards/backwards using a little handheld joystick. The third main downside is the tiny little wheels. I don't see how anyone could go 25mph on one unless the road was glass smooth. And was lined with pillows. Edited January 27, 2017 by steve454 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 10 hours ago, steve454 said: The third main downside is the tiny little wheels. I don't see how anyone could go 25mph on one unless the road was glass smooth. And was lined with pillows. yeah good point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladmarks Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 19 hours ago, Paddylaz said: Bit of a shame as it ruined the 'purity' of just using your body. Isn't that how all quality e-skateboards work? I mean how is that an objective downside I know there's gotway's new development with full body control, but you'll never get the same level of response and sustainable speed as remote operated ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 3 hours ago, vladmarks said: Isn't that how all quality e-skateboards work? I mean how is that an objective downside I know there's gotway's new development with full body control, but you'll never get the same level of response and sustainable speed as remote operated ones. I guess yeah, id never seen one in the flesh before. Was very impressed with the design though. Wouldnt guess in a million years it was electric if stationary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardyM Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I have never seen something like this before. What if the battery runs out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFartRides Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I’d say you’d have to carry it. The wheels would turn, but not free wheeling like just bearings. Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhpr262 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 1/26/2017 at 5:40 PM, Paddylaz said: Plus what happens when the connection gets lost?! There are some people on the r/electricskateboarding subreddit that can tell you what happens, at least with some boards: they slam on the brakes and send you flying off the board, horizontally... at least for a fraction of a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TantasStarke Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 3 hours ago, mhpr262 said: There are some people on the r/electricskateboarding subreddit that can tell you what happens, at least with some boards: they slam on the brakes and send you flying off the board, horizontally... at least for a fraction of a second. A buddy of mine rides a Lacroix and a few other high end electric skateboards and he had an issue with his throttle, it was just like the motor of an electric scooter cutting out, might jerk for a split second since no more power is going to it and he'd coast to a stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhpr262 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 6 hours ago, TantasStarke said: A buddy of mine rides a Lacroix and a few other high end electric skateboards and he had an issue with his throttle, it was just like the motor of an electric scooter cutting out, might jerk for a split second since no more power is going to it and he'd coast to a stop Yeah, it was one specific brand where the board slammed on the brakes by itself. Meepo, IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardyM Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 It is best to learn the fundamentals of standard skateboarding before embarking on an electric skateboard adventure. Being familiar with and understanding the device’s key components and functionalities is a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drader Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I had the Revel Kit, which is a fantastic direct-drive power pack that allows you to use whatever wheels and board you want. Highly recommend. Some people really want that skateboard feel; my friend uses his like a ski lift: rides up steep hills, then bombs down, and has decent brakes to boot. For me I used it to cover ground, and the vibrations and constantly hunting for pebbles got old. I upgrade to belt-drive, which gave me more torque, and then I bolted on 6 and 7" pneumatic tires. That board is soooo carvy with the double kingpin trucks. It really is so amazing to ride, and I swear I can go up driveway lips easier than my wheels. I loved that thing to death... and then I discovered EUCs! I don't touch the board much, but it is a seriously fun machine that has a unique feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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