How does an Electric Skateboard Work?

Posted by adairsawyer on May 16th, 2013

The electric skateboard was invented in the year 1993 by a Californian named Louis Finkle and it took almost seven years to make it to production. It was originally created for the purpose of the local transport but with the passing of the years and the arrival of more serious off road models, we can see emerging a new type of sport. Although, there are still a lot of people who use it for transport and this still remains the main purpose of the boards.

An electric skateboard is just like a normal skateboard the only difference being that the electric one is propelled by an electric motor. This type of skateboard is steered just like the normal one, meaning that you have to use your weight in order to make it go left or right. You can control the thrust of the electric board with a RF (radio frequency) remote.

There are also some skateboards that are powered by a wireless digital controller that sends digitally coded signals to the electric skateboard. Be it a RF remote or a wireless digital controller, you have easy and complete control over the skateboard. You usually have to push on a trigger to break or pull on it if you want to increase the speed. Some people say that riding this skateboard can be compared to the feeling you have when you ride a snowboard.

These types of skateboards can use a lot different types of batteries, but among the most popular ones are the SLA packs and the LiFePO4 batteries. The SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) pack usually weighs something around 15 kg, whilst the LiFePO4 has an average weight of 5 kg. You can see clearly that the second type of batteries can be more practical than the SLA pack. Furthermore, besides than the obvious fact that they are more easily transported, the LiFeOP4 battery can offer a range of 15 miles and maybe the best thing about them is that they offer the same power of full charge even when they are almost completely depleted. These types of batteries offer a possibility to achieve the maximum speed of 25 miles/h or 40 km/h for about 1.5 hours.

Electric skateboarding can take some getting used to, especially if you have never rode a normal skateboard before. Practically, you have to get used to the speed and the rapid acceleration. However, if you can find a quiet footpath on which you can practice, you will see that it will not take long for you to get accustomed to the way the electric board works and in no time you will see that you will be able to properly control the board.

It is recommended that you check with the local transport authority to see if you have to wear a helmet when riding the board and also, you should check to see if you have any restrictions on where to ride the skateboard.

The electric skateboard is just like a normal skateboard only it is powered by a small electrical motor. You can use it as a manner of transportation or you can just use it for the thrill of the ride. In any case, this type of skateboard is a nice ride and you are sure to enjoy it! Please visit our site at http://www.metro-board.com for more details.