Electric skateboard

Hi OP. Ive one of these pre ordered since may and it's due in December or possibly January 2017. You may get yours before next summer at the rate they're going... I asked the same question on legality and found no definite answer so I asked actual Garda. They're fine, but you can meet a prick of a garda... I was told if I see a garda just to kick the board... 9 out of 10 times no garda will suspect it's electric anyway as it just looks like a regular long board.

Graham wrote: »

I suspect a Garda may have an inkling when the OP glides by at 37km/h

I think the key is to be sensible!

I forgot to add, don't expect to get a board for €1000, it's likely to be more than doible that delivered... IF it gets delivered. Board is roughly €1400 for the D+ model the one capable of 22mph... Customs charges are around €480 and could be more depending on what way the wind is blowing, shipping around €100...IF boosted can clear it for international shipping. They were having problems shipping their batteries and you can now thank Samsung and their exploding phones for an even longer delay.

Mine is still on pre order because I think it's worth the wait...BUT if I can get a V1 D+ on eBay and save the wait and huge cost I'll do that instead...

It can go up 25% gradient not a problem.

To be fair skateboarding is not really suited to wet weather anyway so what's your point?

Id see this as a viable summer option...a very expensive one.

Actually...your whole post is VERY misinformed. You should look up their site...

Clampdown wrote: »

Pfft, ive been skating for 20 years think I know a wee bit. You've never rode on of these or seen one in person so how informed can YOU be? Based on what I know from experience I'm skeptical about the usefulness of these very expensive, clunky looking, possibly illegal boards.

My point is exactly as you said, you can't skate in wet weather so why spend the cost of a used car on one? And a 25% incline is not a proper hill. So you'll still be walking up hills carrying the board and unable to use it in the rain. You can't ollie, either so you'll have to stop at any obstacle. Not worth 4 figures considering that IMO.

I have seen the site. Funny they don't have any videos of someone hitting a rock or crack in the ground at 37 mph, something that happens to all skaters eventually and will hurt you pretty bad at half that speed.

You might wanna look up Casey Neistat on youtube. He rides one all weather through NY. Has bailed many times due to curbs/potholes but it tends to not be so serious. Never any broken bones.

Clampdown wrote: »

Pfft, ive been skating for 20 years think I know a wee bit. You've never rode on of these or seen one in person so how informed can YOU be? Based on what I know from experience I'm skeptical about the usefulness of these very expensive, clunky looking, possibly illegal boards.

From your experience of electric boards is it? Because that's what we're talking about here.

Normally I would't reply to someone who starts their post with "pfft" but your post actually annoyed me because of how much you're assuming and how much you're talking out of your backside.

I have ridden a boosted board AND other electric boards and it's great. It's what made me want one so bad.

You're skeptical to the usefulness of the board? You mean you're skeptical of an electric vehichle that charges in an hour and gives you SEVEN miles range (by the way theres an extended battery coming next year that doubles your range...and its free) Clunky? - They're electric f*cking skateboards of course they're clunkier than a normal board. Christ.

Illegal? How. Show me how they're illegal please.

Clampdown wrote: »

My point is exactly as you said, you can't skate in wet weather so why spend the cost of a used car on one? And a 25% incline is not a proper hill. So you'll still be walking up hills carrying the board and unable to use it in the rain. You can't ollie, either so you'll have to stop at any obstacle. Not worth 4 figures considering that IMO.

What it's "worth" is irrelevant. 2k to me could be more than what 2k is worth to you.

You can't really skate a normal board in wet weather either... Their own website promotes it as a "last mile vehicle" - It's plastered all over their site. Of course people in countries with better weather are using them as their main daily commuter. By the way the new board is now waterproof too, so you could ride it in the wet if you so wish.

A 25% incline is f*cking huge. I don't think you know what a 25% incline is, so yeah it's a "proper hill".

Stopping at any obstacle? It's a skateboard. Do you expect it to fly or something?

Clampdown wrote: »

Funny they don't have any videos of someone hitting a rock or crack in the ground at 37 mph, something that happens to all skaters eventually and will hurt you pretty bad at half that speed.

I know yeah, its mental how the sellers don't have a video of someone face planting themselves at 37kph on their home page isn't it? Crazy.

That's like saying why don't Ferrari have a video of someone smashing into a wall at 200mph on their website. You are aware the board doesnt just do 1kph and 37kph right? You don't have to go flat out everywhere.

Honestly I feel like I'm trying to explain this to a child.

Clampdown wrote: »

Yes, most experienced skateboarders can ollie up curbs and over small obstacles, down a few stairs,etc. Sounds like you don't actually have that much experience skating tbh if you don't know that. Have fun hopping off every time something gets in your way.

Honestly, I think you just have confirmation bias since you've already spent a pile of money on it. It's a cool toy but I don't see it being useful in Ireland where it rains all the time, our roads and footpaths are really narrow and crowded unless you're in the country where roads are really rough and poorly lit.

I hope you enjoy it but I doubt you'll find it as useful for commuting as you would like.

I'm not the OP. I'm not using it as a commuter. it's a bit of crack to fly down to the shop on.

Hugh Mungus wrote: »

From your experience of electric boards is it? Because that's what we're talking about here.

Normally I would't reply to someone who starts their post with "pfft" but your post actually annoyed me because of how much you're assuming and how much you're talking out of your backside.

I have ridden a boosted board AND other electric boards and it's great. It's what made me want one so bad.

You're skeptical to the usefulness of the board? You mean you're skeptical of an electric vehichle that charges in an hour and gives you SEVEN miles range (by the way theres an extended battery coming next year that doubles your range...and its free) Clunky? - They're electric f*cking skateboards of course they're clunkier than a normal board. Christ.

Illegal? How. Show me how they're illegal please.


What it's "worth" is irrelevant. 2k to me could be more than what 2k is worth to you.

You can't really skate a normal board in wet weather either... Their own website promotes it as a "last mile vehicle" - It's plastered all over their site. Of course people in countries with better weather are using them as their main daily commuter. By the way the new board is now waterproof too, so you could ride it in the wet if you so wish.

A 25% incline is f*cking huge. I don't think you know what a 25% incline is, so yeah it's a "proper hill".

Stopping at any obstacle? It's a skateboard. Do you expect it to fly or something?



I know yeah, its mental how the sellers don't have a video of someone face planting themselves at 37kph on their home page isn't it? Crazy.

That's like saying why don't Ferrari have a video of someone smashing into a wall at 200mph on their website. You are aware the board doesnt just do 1kph and 37kph right? You don't have to go flat out everywhere.

Honestly I feel like I'm trying to explain this to a child.

They're not necessarily illegal, but using them on a footpath may well be, not having insurance,tax and a helmet or a registration plate is likely required as it counts as a mechanically propelled vehicle.

monument wrote: »

At least the motor should start to stop helping at that speed.

Yes they're programmed to cut-out once you reach that speed.