Most electric skateboards have large battery bulges and motors connected to the underneath of the deck, Zenboard a new electric skateboard development company based in Melbourne, Australia are looking to change this. Zenboard is a sleek electric skateboard with no battery bulges or exposed motors offering a well-designed skateboard offering a top speed of 25 mph or 40 kmh with a range of 22 miles or 35 km.
Once flat electric skateboard can be charged to fall in just 90 minutes and is capable of climbing 30° gradients. The team of also fitted the Zenboard with LED lights and a waterproof casing. One of the unique features of the Zenboard is the ability for hands-free operation without the need to carry a remote. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more.
“True hands-free control is finally here. Zenboard features a patent-pending, weight-sensing control system that is better than traditional remotes in every way. We call it FlowControl. Simply lean forward to accelerate and lean back to brake. Zenboard’s software makes it feel like the board can read your mind.
Adapts to your balance: Combining hidden sensors and intelligent algorithms, Zenboard measures your weight distribution thousands of times a second. Allowing the board to respond instantly to changes in your balance to reduce your risk of falling. “
For a full range of all available pledges would start from just over £1,000 jump over to the official Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign page by following the link below.
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Source: Kickstarter
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