{"id":391234,"date":"2022-01-07T18:03:17","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T15:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/is-eskateboarding-the-next-big-thing-in-micromobility\/"},"modified":"2022-01-07T18:03:17","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T15:03:17","slug":"is-eskateboarding-the-next-big-thing-in-micromobility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-eskateboarding-the-next-big-thing-in-micromobility\/","title":{"rendered":"#Is eskateboarding the next big thing in micromobility?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a311ca31283c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a311ca31283c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-eskateboarding-the-next-big-thing-in-micromobility\/#What_is_an_electric_skateboard_and_how_do_they_work\" >What is an electric skateboard and how do they work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-eskateboarding-the-next-big-thing-in-micromobility\/#Whats_the_speed_and_range_like\" >What\u2019s the speed and range like?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-eskateboarding-the-next-big-thing-in-micromobility\/#How_the_hell_do_I_stop\" >How the hell do I stop?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-eskateboarding-the-next-big-thing-in-micromobility\/#Are_electric_skateboards_legal_Where_can_I_ride_them\" >Are electric skateboards legal? Where can I ride them?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-eskateboarding-the-next-big-thing-in-micromobility\/#Laws_are_confusing_and_complex\" >Laws are confusing and complex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-eskateboarding-the-next-big-thing-in-micromobility\/#Helpful_resources\" >Helpful resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Is eskateboarding the next big thing in micromobility?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div><span>As people look for greener ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>, the mobility industry is evolving \u2014 and one of the success stories in recent times is electric skateboarding. Or eskateboarding, as the kids say.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t know your truck from your deck? Well, this guide will get you started. In fact, much of the information comes from eskaters themselves, who kindly shared their knowledge with me.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_electric_skateboard_and_how_do_they_work\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is an electric skateboard and how do they work?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1377556 size-full js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1453\" height=\"728\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1453px) 100vw, 1453px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10.jpeg 1453w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10-280x140.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10-270x135.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10-540x270.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10-796x399.jpeg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F01%2F07%2Feverything-you-want-to-know-about-eskateboarding%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The bottom specs of an eskateboard. Image source.\" data-title=\"Share The bottom specs of an eskateboard. Image source. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The bottom specs of an eskateboard. Image source. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The bottom specs of an eskateboard. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backfireboards.com\/pages\/download\">Image source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1377556 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1453\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10.jpeg 1453w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10-280x140.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10-270x135.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10-540x270.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.19.10-796x399.jpeg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Electric skateboards, also known as eboards and often written as esk8 [god, I feel old] are powered by an electric motor and typically controlled using a wireless hand-held remote controller that communicates via Bluetooth between the controller and the board. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are also corresponding <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s to track metrics such as distance traveled and battery life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1377557 size-full js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1057\" height=\"568\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1057px) 100vw, 1057px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50.jpeg 1057w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50-280x150.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50-251x135.jpeg 251w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50-502x270.jpeg 502w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50-796x428.jpeg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F01%2F07%2Feverything-you-want-to-know-about-eskateboarding%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The birds-eye specs of an eskateboard. Image source.\" data-title=\"Share The birds-eye specs of an eskateboard. Image source. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The birds-eye specs of an eskateboard. Image source. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The birds-eye specs of an eskateboard. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backfireboards.com\/pages\/download\">Image source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1377557 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1057\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50.jpeg 1057w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50-280x150.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50-251x135.jpeg 251w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50-502x270.jpeg 502w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-15.15.50-796x428.jpeg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The remote control functionality removes the need to kick-push or use your foot on the ground to break. Instead, these boards use motion and weight sensors for acceleration and braking, and shifts in body weight to adjust the board\u2019s speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1377540 js-lazy\" alt=\"skateboard remote\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-210x210.jpeg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-135x135.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-96x96.jpeg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-270x270.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-796x796.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-192x192.jpeg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-1200x1200.jpeg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F01%2F07%2Feverything-you-want-to-know-about-eskateboarding%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Example of a remote. Image source.\" data-title=\"Share Example of a remote. Image source. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Example of a remote. Image source. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Example of a remote. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meepoboard.com\/collections\/remotes\/products\/meepo-m4s-remote-1\">Image source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1377540\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x.jpeg\" alt=\"skateboard remote\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-210x210.jpeg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-135x135.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-96x96.jpeg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-270x270.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-796x796.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-192x192.jpeg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/M4S_c3d07bb0-3198-4130-a237-289ee9e8067a_1400x-1200x1200.jpeg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_speed_and_range_like\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What\u2019s the speed and range like?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first mainstream boards by Boosted Boards offered a 9.6km (6 mile) range at 32km (20 miles) per hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By comparison, today\u2019s eskateboards typically offer a top speed of around 55 kmph (34 mph) with a range of anything between 20km and about 70km (44 miles). Some skaters will hack their boards to make them go faster.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1377532 js-lazy\" alt=\"Eskateboard power \" width=\"1141\" height=\"761\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1141px) 100vw, 1141px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32.jpeg 1141w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32-202x135.jpeg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32-796x531.jpeg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F01%2F07%2Feverything-you-want-to-know-about-eskateboarding%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Eskateboards are continually increasing their range in terms of battery range and duration. Image source:\" data-title=\"Share Eskateboards are continually increasing their range in terms of battery range and duration. Image source: on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Eskateboards are continually increasing their range in terms of battery range and duration. Image source: on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Eskateboards are continually increasing their range in terms of battery range and duration. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYQyj-1p6Jh\/\">Image source<\/a>:<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1377532\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32.jpeg\" alt=\"Eskateboard power \" width=\"1141\" height=\"761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32.jpeg 1141w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32-202x135.jpeg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.03.32-796x531.jpeg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jed, a keen eskater and active community member in bringing people into the scene, shared this with me about the traveling on the electric boards::<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Advertised range is a liar\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>. Technically those ranges are achievable, but you should always compare Esk8 range by battery size. These aren\u2019t cars where Aero is determined by the size and shape of the car and weight determined by the 1,500lb battery below the floorboard. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The rider\u2019s size\/weight, road conditions, and speed matter far more than if the motors are 88% or 90% mechanically efficient. So if board A claims 12 miles with a 216Wh battery and board B claims 27km (17 miles) with a 216Wh battery, board B is lying*.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rule of thumb is ~15Wh\/mi at 24 kmpm (15mph) with skate wheels. Riding faster than 4lkmph (25mph) can make that jump to over 25wh\/mi.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lots of current boards have haptics in the remote to vibrate when it turns on and off, or to warm of low voltage in the remote battery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Charging a skateboard <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly takes about 2 or 3 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_hell_do_I_stop\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How the hell do I stop?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unlike normal skateboarding you don\u2019t need to put your foot down to cease moving. Instead, there are two kinds of braking \u2013 dynamic and regenerative:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dynamic braking converts the electrical (kinetic) energy into heat by transferring the electricity of the spinning motors into a resistor which creates resistance onto the copper wires. This resistance slows the motor\u2019s spinning and stops the board.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With regenerative braking when you press the remote control to stop the electric motor goes into reverse mode, reducing the speed of the board\u2019s wheels. The motor functions as an electric generator as the rotor spins backward, producing electricity that is fed back into the battery thereby recharging it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>However, the downside to the regenerative model is that because the brakes recharge the battery, a large hill can overcharge it. This can cause the device to turn off the braking function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A few skateboards come with both regenerative and dynamic brakes installed in the same unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Confused?\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/evgeeks.com\/can-electric-skateboards-brake\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0a great explainer of the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a> of braking in more detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_electric_skateboards_legal_Where_can_I_ride_them\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are electric skateboards legal? Where can I ride them?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1377550 js-lazy\" alt=\"legalities of skateboards\" width=\"1640\" height=\"906\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-280x155.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-244x135.jpeg 244w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-489x270.jpeg 489w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-1536x849.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-796x440.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-1592x879.jpeg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F01%2F07%2Feverything-you-want-to-know-about-eskateboarding%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Eskateboarding is another example of where the laws are behind the modes of transport. Image source.\" data-title=\"Share Eskateboarding is another example of where the laws are behind the modes of transport. Image source. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Eskateboarding is another example of where the laws are behind the modes of transport. Image source. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Eskateboarding is another example of where the laws are behind the modes of transport. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dZe9aUYjtUY\">Image source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1377550\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42.jpeg\" alt=\"legalities of skateboards\" width=\"1640\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-280x155.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-244x135.jpeg 244w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-489x270.jpeg 489w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-1536x849.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-796x440.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.55.42-1592x879.jpeg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\">\n<p>As with escooters and more traditional skateboarding, eskateboards show us yet again that town planning is highly political \u2014 especially in the use of public vs private space. This makes answering these \u2018simple\u2019 questions tough:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where can it be used?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Who can use it?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Who decides?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Goverment representatives make many local decisions without involving the communities for which the laws represent \u2014 eskaters themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are no specific laws that either allow or limit eskateboard riding in many countries, which makes things confusing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, this doesn\u2019t give you free reign as to whether you can ride on the sidewalk, in a bicycle lane, on the road or in public spaces like city squares and shopping center forecourts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_are_confusing_and_complex\"><\/span>Laws are confusing and complex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Laws also relate to the speed of the eskateboard. For example, in France, you can ride skateboards on city roads where the speed limit is less or equal to 50kph, but not on roads in the countryside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It\u2019s legal to ride on bike paths and even on the sidewalk at a reduced speed (6kmph) in some French cities, but it depends on the local laws! However, the electric skateboard\u2019s maximum speed should not exceed 25kmph (15mph), which is far slower than most electric skateboards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helpful_resources\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Helpful resources<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1377544 js-lazy\" alt=\"commuting by eskateboard\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1034\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-280x177.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-214x135.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-428x270.jpeg 428w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-1536x968.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-796x502.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-1592x1004.jpeg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F01%2F07%2Feverything-you-want-to-know-about-eskateboarding%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Eskating could make your daily commute far more enjoyable. Image source.\" data-title=\"Share Eskating could make your daily commute far more enjoyable. Image source. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Eskating could make your daily commute far more enjoyable. Image source. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Eskating could make your daily commute far more enjoyable. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FOga3KHyOwg\">Image source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1377544\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56.jpeg\" alt=\"commuting by eskateboard\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-280x177.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-214x135.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-428x270.jpeg 428w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-1536x968.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-796x502.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-07-at-14.43.56-1592x1004.jpeg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\">\n<p>All this is merely scratching the surface of eskateboards though. If you\u2019d like to read more, here are some of the sites I\u2019ve found helpful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Piqued your interest in giving eskateboarding a try? Stay turned for more stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> I\u2019ll publish a corresponding article sharing the insights of all the awesome eskaters I interviewed in greater detail very soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll also be following this article up with an interview with the organizers of a community-led campaign to change the laws \u2013 watch this space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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Or eskateboarding, as the kids say. Don\u2019t know your truck from your deck? Well, this guide will get you started. 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