Hoverboards Are Finally Here and Ready To Go
Hoverboards have had a rocky start. Even their name is confusing. They technically aren't actual hoverboards, but that is the name that's stuck. They could also be called electric hands-free scooters - much less of a misnomer. They were popular, then they weren't, and now they're popular again. One thing is for certain: they aren't going anywhere any time soon. Some cities and states are even amending laws to make them a viable option for transportation, permitting people to ride them on designated bike paths and sidewalks. The rising popularity of hoverboards is leaving a lot of people with questions. Keep reading to learn all about the different models of hoverboards, who should be using them, and maybe even a few tips in regards to how to ride one.
Can Anyone Use a Hoverboard?
The answer to this is complicated. Hoverboards do require a decent amount of hand-eye coordination, balance, and in general, plain old athleticism. Hoverboards are best for people that know how to ride a bike, know how to ride a scooter, or know how to ride a skateboard. Hoverboards are for people who are already familiar with devices that require athleticism and coordination to help with transportation.
However, this doesn't mean young people and older people can't successfully use a hoverboard. There are hoverboards with knee rests, hoverboards designed for younger people, and even hoverboards with handles. The entire industry has branched out, creating new products, making sure as many people as possible can be included in the hoverboard craze.
As for children, there's no official age at which a child could start using a hoverboard. If the child is coordinated enough then they could use a hoverboard. If the child is more on the clumsy side, it might be best to wait a few years. Maybe teach them how to ride a bike first.
Tips for Using a Hoverboard
Hoverboards require precise movements to control. There's no steering system other than your own body. In fact, even the accelerator and braking system are controlled by the user's own movement. Driving a hoverboard is definitely a knack. Here are a few tips for using a hoverboard:
- Lean slightly forward to accelerate
- Lean slightly back to brake
- Use small, precise movements with the tips of the feet to turn
- Always step off backwards when disengaging the hoverboard
- Do not bend your knees
- Do not try to do tricks
These are just a few tips that will help you get up and running with your new hoverboard a little quicker. Of course, not all of these tips are made for every hoverboard. However, they are a solid set of rules to follow. All hoverboards are made differently and some may even have different balancing and steering features. It's always a good idea to read the manual anytime you get a new hoverboard. It could have features that your old hoverboard didn't.
Popular Hoverboard Models
- SCYMYBH Smart Self-Balancing Hoverboard - This hoverboard comes with a knee rest, a Bluetooth speaker, and LED Lights all centered around 10 inch wheels. This hoverboard is targeted towards both kids and adults and has a max load of 150 Kg.
- Lamborghini TwoDots Hoverboard - This stylish hoverboard comes in Lamborghini's stylish yellow and black color scheme. This hoverboard can travel upwards to 15 Km per charge, and it also comes with its own diagnostics app.
Gyroor Warrior - This simple, cheap hoverboard is great for beginners. It has features that would only be expected in pricier hoverboards, like Bluetooth speakers. It lacks extras however. It doesn't have a knee balancing bar or a hand bar. This is a standard hoverboard - the type you imagine when you think of a hoverboard. It's built to perform without premium features.
