Most people know I love long boarding in the summer, so it's something I'm pretty passionate about. It's a great feeling to come home after a day of work and coast on down to the beach on the board. Here I thought motorized bikes were pretty nifty by themselves, but low and behold they've attached motors to the long board. Could it change the audience of long board users? Out in Cali, they might be able to do this. Kickstarter CEO, Sanjay Dastoor, recently gave a presentation on a new business called Boosted Boards. Boosted Boards has created promo trial boards. These boards are controlled by a basic remote control. One can simply start and stop the board's momentum. The [ELECTRIC] motors can be charged in a simple outlet in about 20 minutes. Helmets and protective gear are recommended, as they go 20 mph. (Going 27 and 28 mph on a motorized bike seems pretty fast, thought it doesn't in a car.) These boards are exceptionally cheap, lightweight, and gets you were you need using 20x less energy used by a car. Keep in mind that these boards were created in Cali, most likely for people getting to work that isn't too far away. It is a very green alternative to a car for people whom live close to their work, or down town areas. I can't even tell you how bad I want one.
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