Buying an Electric Skateboard For Transportation and Fun

By Troy Baxter

An electric skateboard is a fun method of transportation. It can get you where you want to go faster than walking, and can even help you get up those hills faster.

If you ever run out of juice, most electric skateboards let you kick it to get it going, or kick it when it is dead. If you want to save the juice in the batter for the hills, you can kick along when you dont need it.

Whether you are looking for an electric skateboard to have fun with, use for transportation purposes, or both, there are several brands out there to choose from. There are at least two popular manufacturers that make several models that you can choose from.

E-Glide is in the business of making high performance electric skateboards. At the time of this writing, they offer five different models. Their boards can go 0-20 mph in only four seconds. Beside the smaller and lighter DC-36 model they offer, the rest of their boards can go up to 12-15 miles per charge. The controller for the speed is connected by a cable. They do this because they claim wireless controllers are susceptible to interference.

If you are looking for an electric skateboard that uses a wireless hand held controller, check out Exkate's Altered lineup. The top of the line models made by Exkate can go 19-20 mph in only four to five seconds, and can go 10-12 miles on a charge. The speed and braking of their electric skateboards are controlled by a wireless hand held controller. Exkate also has an electric skateboard for rougher terrain that is complete with knobby tires.

Electric skateboards can be expensive, but they are not at all expensive to charge. When you compare the cost per mile of an electric skateboard versus the cost per mile of a gas burning vehicle, you would be amazed at how much less expensive electricity is!

Whether you are looking for an electric skateboard for transportation, fun, or both, E-Glide and Exkate offer a nice selection, all ranging in deck size and shape, maximum speed, weight, and range. Do your research and pick the right one for you, then hop on and enjoy the ride. - 31502

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