Do you think that your skateboard isn’t fast enough? Maybe you wanted something like a hoverboard or a Segway but in the form of a skateboard? If you do, there is a project on Kickstarter for something called the Eon Board that will be able to deliver just that, which is basically through motorizing your skateboard.
Now the concept of a motorized skateboard isn’t new, but what makes the Eon Board so appealing is that it will work with just about any skateboard. This means that if you have a killer deck that you’ve been using for years and you want to give it that modern twist, you will be able to retrofit the Eon Board onto it no problem!
The Eon Board is designed by Unlimited Engineering and it will be able to give your skateboard a speed boost of up to 22 mph. It also comes with a battery that’s good for 15 miles on a single charge, meaning that you should be able to enjoy about an hour on it before needing to recharge. However it has also been designed in such a way that when you brake, it will be able to charge itself a little bit, kind of like how hybrid cars work.
There is also an accompanying app that lets users choose between various riding modes, ranging from beginner up to pro. Of course the Eon Board does not come cheap but so far it seems to have managed to surpass its funding goals, but it’s not too late to pledge your support, just hit up its Kickstarter page for the details.
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