You Won’t Skate Bored with One of These

There’s no need to reinvent the wheel…but there’s always a need to reinvent how the wheel gets used.

If someone on your holiday gift list embraces skateboarding, odds are they’re looking for new and different ways to enjoy this particular form of transportation. We have some unique gift ideas that will make them the envy of all the other shredders at the skate park. 

This freestyle slalom skateboard is propelled by a skiing-like movement that provides an exhilarating ride. Simply push off the ground with feet on either side of the back wheel, and lean side-to-side to propel the scooter forward. To stop, the rider holds on to the integrated handle and places a foot on the ground, similar to stopping a more ordinary skateboard. 

Smartphones now control so many aspects of our lives…why not skateboards! Here’s the electric skateboard controlled by a phone. A free app lets the rider accelerate, slow down and stop simply by sliding a finger across the screen. An electric motor propels the board up to 12-1/2 mph. The skateboard even has a regenerative braking system—similar to the systems used in hybrid cars—that recycles power to recharge the battery incrementally when braking.

This electric self-balancing personal transporter is a completely unique gift that will guarantee plenty of attention. Leaning forward or backward on the foot platforms propels the transporter in that direction up to 11 mph. Simply leaning to one side enables easy turning, and standing up straight provides confident stops. The transporter even has a headlight and taillight for riding at dusk.

Any one of these unique gifts will give mega-fun on wheels…and no forced smiles on Christmas morning.

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