2018 is considered a lucky year for technology and for hoverboards in particular. After last year’s boom, the popularity of this electric scooter is destined to grow more and more and excite young and old.
Hoverboards can be considered both an entertainment device and a powerful way to get around town.
In any case, model after model, the quality of the materials and the level of technology are advancing until they are more advanced and with ever increasing functionality. Let’s see in detail the most relevant characteristics of the electric scooter.
How and where can you ride a Hoverboard scooter?
Although it is seen more and more frequently, the electric scooter is not recognized today in the Highway Code and this will mean that it can only be used in private or urban contexts, such as in shopping centers or within parks.
In any case, it is important to buy electric hoverboards that guarantee the necessary safety for the user who uses it.
As is now the case with any electronic instrument, even the electric scooter suffers from many imitations (especially Chinese models) and this can lead to the purchase of an instrument that has a lower price, but which could also be detrimental to safety. and manufacturing quality.
Therefore, regardless of where a hoverboard is used, it is important that it is an approved instrument, that is, the UL2272 certification valid for Europe and the United States.
Even if you prefer to buy a used scooter, always check that it is approved and that it is not from Chinese brands.
But how do you use a hoverboard? Simple, it’s all about balance! Simply lean forward to continue and pull back to stop the instrument.
To be able to maneuver instead, simply shift your weight on your right or left foot in the desired direction.
This is possible thanks to weight sensors placed under the footrest. In case of difficulty, then, there are numerous videos and tutorials on the web that can be very helpful.
Although the electric scooter is very popular among children, it is recommended for users from 12 years of age and under the supervision of an adult.
How a mono electric skateboard is structured.
The description of a hoverboard focuses on two fundamental aspects: the structure and the technology. The scooter is made up of a central platform, on which to rest your feet, and two parallel wheels that can be of different sizes depending on the model.
It is important that the materials of the structure and of the parallel wheels are of good quality: the platform, for example, must have a suitable non-slip coating and the body must be strong enough to withstand shocks and wear.
Some models of electric scooters have larger wheels, so they can also be used on rough roads and thus ensure greater stability.
However, regardless of the materials used for construction, a single skate must also be light enough to be carried without special effort.
Generally, the weight of electric hoverboards is around 10/12 Kg and has a speed of around 10-20 km per hour.
In addition to materials, other relevant aspects are batteries and motors. Generally, an electric scooter consists of about 20 batteries, which are recharged in variable times (from an hour and a half to 3 hours) and that give a range of 10/20 km.
Even autonomy can vary depending on the type of road you travel and the weight of the user. In fact, the maximum weight that an electric scooter can support is about 100 Kg, for another 120 Kg.
As for the motor, there are basically two that guarantee from 500W to 1000W of power. Of course, a scooter with a 1000W motor is presented as a more professional tool with a higher speed, less indicated than for DIY.
Other characteristics of the best electric scooter.
Technology is always evolving and electric scooters, in addition to being a good invention in itself, are always enriched with new features.
For example, there are models that have beautiful LED lights integrated, which intervene to illuminate the road at dusk but also to give a striking appearance when walking.
Other additional elements can be the Bluetooth function, the speaker to listen to music and a comfortable backpack to make transportation lighter.
