SNAP Longboard Folds In Half For Portability

Instead of taking bus number 11 to your work (which is a nickname for your two legs – in case you were wondering why, just take a look at both legs and figure it out from there), here is an easier way to get about doing so, although in extremely crowded situations, it might be less than ideal. I am referring to the SNAP longboard that helps you cruise city streets with relative ease. The special thing about the SNAP longboard is not that it ends up being a decent zombie killing tool in the event of a zombie apocalypse, but it comes with a couple of specialized hinges which will trim its 38 inch length all the way down to 19 – that’s half in case you did not major in Mathematics, when folded.

This new size makes it small enough to reside within a backpack or a carry-on bag comfortably. The thing is, the SNAP longboard is unable to function as a skateboard, meaning you will not be able to perform grinds and the like because of the way it is constructed. The SNAP longboard will sell as a bare board for $140, but if you want to kit it out with 83mm wheels, 180mm trucks and ABEC 9 bearings, then it will cost you $190.

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Boosted Board electric longboard is lightweight enough to carry, powerful enough to haul riders uphill

Boosted Board electric longboard is lightweight enough to carry, powerful enough to haul riders uphill

Boosted Board isn’t the first powered skateboard to grace these pages, but it is the lightest. In its current prototype form, it weighs just 12 pounds, thanks to a high-end Loaded Vanguard longboard, 2,000W brushless electric motor, 100W/h Lithium polymer battery pack and regenerative braking and drivetrain bits. That hardware will move you along at up to 20mph, provide about six miles of range and tackle up to a 15 percent grade. The company is also evaluating different battery chemistries and cell sizes for folks looking for longer range. We were told that the board is capable of much higher speeds, but it’s been limited for safety reasons. However, that reservoir of power is put to good use when rolling uphill, as the Boosted Board’s got some custom firmware that aims to make cruising up inclines feel the same as riding on flats. Adjusting the speed is accomplished through a custom handheld, thumb-operated throttle that’s still in development.

We got to lay our hands (and feet) on one today in San Francisco, and we spoke with Boosted Board’s builders, too. The board’s lightweight design, with the battery pack and motor components nestled at either end, is quite different from other electric decks we’ve seen with a massive power pack centered underneath. This design is made possible by that power-dense brushless motor, and it allows the Boosted Board to maintain the flexible feel that regular longboarders know and love. For now, the drivetrain and components are left exposed (as you can see in our gallery) but a more integrated design will go to the Kickstarters who pledged the $1,200 needed to get one when they start shipping next May. Folks looking for more info can find it in the source below and the video after the break.

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