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Best Electric Skateboards for Kids & Buying Guide

When I first saw Marty McFly and his hoverboard in Back to the Future , I immediately got hooked on skateboarding. Most parents who grew up in the 80s can relate to this. That said, our kids are luckier than us… they can experience that feeling on a real electric skateboard.. Thankfully, some recent advancements […]

Best lightweight electric skateboards you can get.

Commuting on an electric skateboard is one of the funnest things ever and it’s something you will look forward to doing every morning. That said, many electric longboards are fun to use, but are cumbersome to carry around and store. They are on the heavy side and are too big to even carry properly. After […]

Electric Skateboard vs Hoverboard. No, they are not the same thing!

So if you have been paying attention, over the last few years we have seen a rapid evolution of last mile transportation vehicles. Electric scooters, hoverboards,electric skateboards (‘esk8’) etc. They have all been coming out of the woodwork. Today I will be comparing two of these vehicles. The electric skateboard vs hoverboard. Both have their strengths, […]

How do electric Skateboards work? Plain and Simple!

Today I will be talking about the how esk8’s work. If we compare them to a car, the motor is engine that drives the wheels. The battery is the fuel tank where the charge/fuel is stored. The seat is the deck where you stand, the trucks are your ‘steering wheel’ and the trigger on your remote […]

How to ride an electric skateboard (AND not all flat)?

I’ve skated for over 7 years but this did not prepare me for trying out an electric skateboard for the first time. It was a whole new experience. The way the longboard took off, to the way it cruised and carved differently, these all surprised me. Even though I fell on my butt … twice, […]

Is electric skateboarding dangerous?

Accidents happen and they are always unexpected. In general electric skateboarding is safe, but it’s important to be prepared for the worst. Therefore it’s safe to say that electric skateboarding is unsafe for those who don’t take the necessary precautions. In today’s article, I go over the types of dangers you can expect and what […]

Best electric skateboard under 300$ in 2018

A lot of people are trying to jump on to the esk8 hype train before it leaves. Unfortunately loads of these people are impulsive and end up buying cheap, low quality, Chinese “esk8” – electric skateboard knock offs. They use them for a few days before they get spoilt. Leaving them broke and unhappy. So […]

Best mountain boards for beginners

Board sports have evolved a lot over the years. People can now travel over snow, tarmac, earth, over mountains, lakes all on different types of boards. Its quite interesting and each of them has their own unique feel, challenges, and rewards. Today I will be talking about mountain boards. This sport was invented due to the […]

Best off-road electric skateboards in 2018

Its funny how new boardsports come to be, with skateboarding, it first started when surfers wanted to ‘catch the surf on land’. With mountainboarding, it started when snowboarders wanted to board during the summer. Fast forward a few years and we’ve got people using electric skateboards (or “esk8s”) because they are affordable and easy last mile […]

Best Backpacks for Electric Skateboards

As someone who commutes on their “esk8” everyday, I thought nothing could make the process more comfortable until I got a backpack to hold my board. It allowed me to free both my hands when I needed to. Anyone who skates has experienced the struggle of holding a grocery bag in one hand, and then […]

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