What are self-balancing electric scooters (hoverboards)?
Self-balancing scooters (also known as hoverboards) are a rapidly growing new transport and leisure trend.
The most popular type of balance scooters – which are also referred to as driftboards and hoverboards – are 2 wheel electric self-balancing scooters.
These are effectively the wheels of a Segway which users balance on, leaning forward to move the scooter and leaning back to apply the brakes.
They can take a little bit of getting used to, but once you have the nack they are incredibly fun to use.
With the growing market for balance scooters, manufacturers are getting more and more inventive with their designs.
Now there are balance scooters which have LED lights attached as well as Bluetooth speakers.
If you are not yet too familiar with self-balancing electric scooters, we have put together a quick and handy guide below to answer some of the most common questions are customers have. You can also watch a useful review that is packed with information:
How fast are hoverboards?
A lot of manufacturers list the top speed of their products as between 15-20 km/h, but this is a slight exaggeration.
Most balance scooters that we have tested have a maximum speed of about 10 km/h.
How long do the batteries last on a hoverboard?
All balance scooters should do approximately 35km on a full charge, and recharging the batteries only takes a few hours.
How heavy are hoverboards?
As they are made from ABS + PC material, which makes them impact-resistant, Anti-shock and scratch-resistant, they are pretty light – weighing it at around 10kg.
How much weight can hoverboards take?
They can bear a load of around 100kg – which is just under 16 stone.
What age are hoverboards suitable for?
Anyone over the age of 10 years old can use a balance scooter, although parents and guardians are urged to use their own judgement before buying one for their children.
Where can I use hoverboards?
Technically balance scooters can only be used on private property – so not on public roads or highways.
Monorover R2
The Monorover R2 electric self-balancing scooter is a revolutionary new personal transportation device, designed to be environmentally friendly and highly energy efficient.
This balance scooter has become the most popular on the market for one very simple reason: it is the safest and easiest to use. It features two motors, so the double-balancing mechanism actually works with the user to maintain balance.
Debonair Air Board
This excellent self-balancing scooter from Debonair makes getting about easier – just step on and away you go!
Riding the Debonair Air Board is extremely simple and very easy to learn – the stable double-balancing system means you’ll get the hang of it in a matter of minutes.
Available in black, blue, yellow, pink, red or white.
RioRand
RioRand Two Wheels Self Balancing Electric Scooter With RioRand Bag Various Colours
Get on and get going – Wherever you are. This RioRand Sccoter is a self balancing, single wheel, electric drive high tech vehicle.
The RioRand Scooter is a revolutionary for personal transportation. The RioRand Scooter is designed to be environment friendly with high energy efficiency.
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