Skateboarding is thriving, electrically
Move over ebikes — Eskateboarding is here to shakeup micromobility
Should you build or buy your eskateboard?
According to eskater GuyPaulPoullian:
What’s the best way to buy in the absence of brick-and-mortar stores?
zPrismXD suggested:
Get supplies!
Many people recommend you buyspare partsfor your setup. Shops includeOwnboardandeskating. It’s not just about replacing your remote, you might be in a world of pain if you are unable to access replacement batteries and motors easily.
GuyPaulPoullian suggested you start by determining what riding you are looking to do: commuting, street riding for pleasure, all-terrain riding and then zero in on the board that best suits your objective.
Eskateboard safety
No one wants to break bones traveling to work. Scottie88 stressed:
According Jed:
Esk8La advised:
What’s next in eskateboarding innovation?
Eskateboards are getting better batteries with a longer range and faster charging. But there’s still room for improvement. Jed explained that with his own board, having the ability tocut off charging at 80% would balance the pack and significantly increase the number of charge cycles in the battery lifespan.
zPrismXD suggested:
However, like many outdoor activities, you can’t replace the visceral with the technological. Scottie88 stressed:
So there you have it, the slowdowns from the eskaters themselves. As we’ve seen with ebikes, the trend for mobility shows no sign of abating. This year we’re embracing all kinds of EV innovation including electric unicycles (EUC) — f you’re a rider, I would love to chat overemailandTwitter!
(Credit for featured image:Esk8unity on YouTube)
Story byCate Lawrence
Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin. She focuses on all things mobility: ebikes, autonomous vehicles, VTOL, smart ci(show all)Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin. She focuses on all things mobility: ebikes, autonomous vehicles, VTOL, smart cities, and the future of alternative energy sources like electric batteries, solar, and hydrogen.
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