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BigBallerBrand Star Player
Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 5785 Location: LA
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:56 am Post subject: Does anyone here have an electric board? (boosted board or zboard etc.) |
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I am thinking of purchasing one so i can ride it for 4-5 miles to the train station before and after work. of course i can get a bike, but that is too boring...anyone have any recomendation for certain brands or models? i would like to spend around $1000-1200. _________________ Billions Billions Billions |
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22 Franchise Player
Joined: 05 Apr 2013 Posts: 17063
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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I bought one off amazon for $319 with free shipping for my sis' bday. I can provide the link if you need it.
They take about 15-20 minute of to get used to riding then it becomes second nature. They are A LOT of fun. I even played basketball on it
Only draw back I can see is they don't have shocks so you feel every bump in the sidewalk. And they're a little heavy to carry/easily stolen. But you can get a carrying bag for like $20. |
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22 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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Ahh I see you are looking for more of an electric skateboard. I was talking about those two-wheeled self balancing boards. Pretty much a mini Segway w/o handles. They go up to 10mph, not 20mph like the zboard |
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BigBallerBrand Star Player
Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 5785 Location: LA
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Just bought the boosted board. Crazy fun. Need to buy a helmet this wkend though... _________________ Billions Billions Billions |
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dont_be_a_wuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 7:11 am Post subject: |
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I like that the z-bard doesnt have a hand controlled remote like the boosted board. (Maybe you can run the boosted board without the remote though, I have no experience with it.)
I am interested in an airwheel or phunkee duck, but I see the phunkee duck costs $1500 while the knock off version only costs $350. Anyone have experience with either? |
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BigBallerBrand Star Player
Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 5785 Location: LA
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | I like that the z-bard doesnt have a hand controlled remote like the boosted board. (Maybe you can run the boosted board without the remote though, I have no experience with it.)
I am interested in an airwheel or phunkee duck, but I see the phunkee duck costs $1500 while the knock off version only costs $350. Anyone have experience with either? |
wow the phunkee duck @ $1500 is crazy....although u can say the same thing about the boosted board....i think for an electric board it is justifiable (for me anyway) since it is a legit means of transportation. for something like these kind of "hover boards" or mini-segways, i see these like an indoor toy...probably wouldnt want to spend more than $500 personally. _________________ Billions Billions Billions |
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dont_be_a_wuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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15 wrote: | dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | I like that the z-bard doesnt have a hand controlled remote like the boosted board. (Maybe you can run the boosted board without the remote though, I have no experience with it.)
I am interested in an airwheel or phunkee duck, but I see the phunkee duck costs $1500 while the knock off version only costs $350. Anyone have experience with either? |
wow the phunkee duck @ $1500 is crazy....although u can say the same thing about the boosted board....i think for an electric board it is justifiable (for me anyway) since it is a legit means of transportation. for something like these kind of "hover boards" or mini-segways, i see these like an indoor toy...probably wouldnt want to spend more than $500 personally. |
I did some research and think I would like to try the ninebotone |
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22 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:30 am Post subject: |
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dont_be_a_wuss wrote: |
I am interested in an airwheel or phunkee duck, but I see the phunkee duck costs $1500 while the knock off version only costs $350. Anyone have experience with either? |
there really are no knock off versions of the phunkee duck. It's the same components in the $1500 one vs the $350 ones on amazon. They're just re-branded or re-shelled (the plastic case on the outside). The one I bought for $319 shipped is the same thing. I feel sorry for the people that don't know any better and shell out $1500 for them. They are incredibly fun and I plan on buying another one |
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BigBallerBrand Star Player
Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 5785 Location: LA
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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22 wrote: | dont_be_a_wuss wrote: |
I am interested in an airwheel or phunkee duck, but I see the phunkee duck costs $1500 while the knock off version only costs $350. Anyone have experience with either? |
there really are no knock off versions of the phunkee duck. It's the same components in the $1500 one vs the $350 ones on amazon. They're just re-branded or re-shelled (the plastic case on the outside). The one I bought for $319 shipped is the same thing. I feel sorry for the people that don't know any better and shell out $1500 for them. They are incredibly fun and I plan on buying another one |
do u know anything about the boosted board and the ego? i jsut paid $1630 for the boosted board and found out about the ego a day later. i will be pissed if i paid an extra $1000 for nothing _________________ Billions Billions Billions |
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22 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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15 wrote: | 22 wrote: | dont_be_a_wuss wrote: |
I am interested in an airwheel or phunkee duck, but I see the phunkee duck costs $1500 while the knock off version only costs $350. Anyone have experience with either? |
there really are no knock off versions of the phunkee duck. It's the same components in the $1500 one vs the $350 ones on amazon. They're just re-branded or re-shelled (the plastic case on the outside). The one I bought for $319 shipped is the same thing. I feel sorry for the people that don't know any better and shell out $1500 for them. They are incredibly fun and I plan on buying another one |
do u know anything about the boosted board and the ego? i jsut paid $1630 for the boosted board and found out about the ego a day later. i will be pissed if i paid an extra $1000 for nothing |
the skateboards are different. I think you did fine there. Those are more legit forms of transportation vs. just toys for the mini segways "hoverboard" things.
No worries |
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BigBallerBrand Star Player
Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 5785 Location: LA
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 12:06 am Post subject: |
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If anyone is interested....boosted board just announced a version 2! I just preordered mine...if you would like to order one, we can both save $100 if you use my referral link below
http://boostedboards.com/?ct-referral-code=44lXuBSE
If this isn't allowed, mods please delete. Just wanted to pass on the news (and potential savings) to those that are interested in this board! Main benefit here is the 12 mile range! _________________ Billions Billions Billions |
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Huey Lewis & The News Star Player
Joined: 18 Dec 2015 Posts: 5234 Location: So what's the uh...topic of discussion?
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DaMuleRules Retired Number
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 52624 Location: Making a safety stop at 15 feet.
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 7:50 am Post subject: |
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My E-Go just arrived last night. I decided it was the best way to get me to and from the new Expo line stations so I can take the train to my current gig (evening traffic out of Santa Monica is a nightmare - especially with the train now running). A bike just seemed like to much hassle.
I looked at the Boosted board, but realized the E-Go was plenty good for what I needed for less than half the price - plus the Boosted is not currently (no pun intended) available. |
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BigBallerBrand Star Player
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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DaMuleRules wrote: | My E-Go just arrived last night. I decided it was the best way to get me to and from the new Expo line stations so I can take the train to my current gig (evening traffic out of Santa Monica is a nightmare - especially with the train now running). A bike just seemed like to much hassle.
I looked at the Boosted board, but realized the E-Go was plenty good for what I needed for less than half the price - plus the Boosted is not currently (no pun intended) available. |
E-go is good for like 90% of all Boosted owners...I like having the ability to go up hills in SF tho...not that I do it very often . Maybe once every 2 months _________________ Billions Billions Billions |
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DaMuleRules Retired Number
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 52624 Location: Making a safety stop at 15 feet.
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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15 wrote: | DaMuleRules wrote: | My E-Go just arrived last night. I decided it was the best way to get me to and from the new Expo line stations so I can take the train to my current gig (evening traffic out of Santa Monica is a nightmare - especially with the train now running). A bike just seemed like to much hassle.
I looked at the Boosted board, but realized the E-Go was plenty good for what I needed for less than half the price - plus the Boosted is not currently (no pun intended) available. |
E-go is good for like 90% of all Boosted owners...I like having the ability to go up hills in SF tho...not that I do it very often . Maybe once every 2 months |
Believe me. I'd have bought the Boosted if I could have justified it financially. I almost did until it wasn't immediately available. For my purposes, hills aren't going to be an issue. And as a guy with a wife who is shaking her head at the purchase, if I actually bite it one day, I'm better off doing so at 12 MPH, than 20. |
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