Skateboards
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Hunter Electric Skateboard
The Hunter Electric Skateboard is not the first electric skateboard that's ever been brought to market, but it's easily one of our favorites. Why? Instead of being a heavy, proof-of-concept that can be used to show it's possible to attach a motor to a skateboard, the Hunter Electric Skateboard reimagines…
This Longboard Goes 68 mph
The idea of strapping some batteries and motors to a skateboard to create a portable, four-wheeled electric transportation option is nothing new. Electric skateboards have been done before, but they've never been done like the NGV Nextboard you see here because this electric longboard tops out as almost 70 miles…
Cycleage Off-Road Electric Skateboard
Adding motors to anything with wheels will always make it a more interesting ride, but that's particularly true when it comes to skateboards. There have been more than a few electric skateboards over the years, but the upcoming CYCLEAGE aims to tackle something a little more adventurous than just the…
Making an Eames Lounge Chair with Recycled Skateboards
There is perhaps no more iconic, beloved, unique and beautiful reading chair than the Eames Lounge Chair. But the classic Eames Lounge Chair originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller wasn't quite special enough for Ottawa-based DIY builder Andrew Szeto. So what did Szeto do? He decided…
IKEA’s New Collection Includes Its First Ever Skateboard
Everyone's favorite maker of instruction manuals, Game of Thrones capes and affordable office chairs is collaborating with LA-based fashion designer Chris Stamp (aka Stampd) on a collection of furniture, home goods and clothing made for the streetwear fanatic inside all of us. The SPÄNST collection channels Stamp's minimal aesthetic and…
Boosted Mini Electric Skateboard
Six years ago, Boosted unveiled its electric skateboard, a lightweight deck that wasn't a pain to carry when you weren't riding it. We loved it. Still, it was a full-size board and presented similar transport issues as other full-size boards. Now Boosted is back with a fresh model that packs…
Onewheel+ XR Electric ‘Skateboard’
The original Onewheel was introduced in 2014, offering a new, interesting method of transportation, a self-balancing "skateboard" with one large wheel powered by an on-board battery. It became a hit. Now, years later, we get the Onewheel+ XR, a new and improved version of the popular Onewheel. The range has…
A Very Loose History of Skateboard Shapes
If you've picked up more than one skateboard over the last handful of decades, you've probably noticed they've undergone a good bit of transformation in their time. A Very Loose History of Skateboard Shapes is a visual journey through the history of the deck. Joe Pease brings a colorful, well composed…
StarkBoard Is a Hands-Free Electric Skateboard
The StarkBoard is a cross between a skateboard and a Segway. The intelligent board responds to the movement of your body to propel it forward and to stop it in its tracks. That's all thanks to a collection of weight and motion sensors that allow you to ride without a…
The World’s First Pure Carbon Electric Skateboard
121C makes great carbon fiber skateboard decks. Arc Boards makes great electric skateboards. The two brands teamed up to create the 121C Arc Aileron, the world's first pure carbon electric skateboard. The board fuses a 30" pure carbon fiber deck from 121C with a drive train from Arc to create…
Iris Skateboards Makes New Things out of Old Decks
Jerry McNamara from Corda Film teamed up with George Rocha of Iris Skateboards to create this short documentary film called "Day by Day." The short is a behind-the-scenes look at the life, shop and functional process of Rocha, who is best known for turning used skateboard decks into new functional objects…
Rollholz Retro Styled Skateboards
Tom Wilhem, a woodworker based in Dortmund, Germany, is making these fantastic Rollholz retro styled skateboards the old-fashioned way. Built with walnut, ash or other exclusive woods and optionally decked out with a bright pop of pastel red, blue or white, each cruiser is designed to be a callback to…
This Damascus Chopping Knife’s Handle Is Made of Recycled Skateboards
Damascus steel, known for its wavy surface pattern created from repeated heating and forging, is being used in a whole new way by SecondShot out of Canada. Their Damascus Chopping Knife with a 7" blade would already look fantastic in your kitchen, along with making short work of anything you'd…
eon Makes Any Skateboard Electric
If you like the idea of an electric skateboard, but you love your current setup, you need to check out eon: the first modular electric powertrain. Dreamed up by a group of engineers passionate about riding, racing and extreme sports, eon makes any skateboard electric with a modular power train…
Allrover Stair-Rover Longboard
After a development period of three years, Allrover's Stair-Rover Longboard is ready to tackle any uneven obstacles you can ride it over. The board uses a thermoplastic chassis, shock absorbers and heavy duty, flexible V-frames in conjunction with the eight, 60mm 80a wheels to create a riding experience like no…
