Boosted Boards - The World's Lightest Electric Vehicle
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2012
- Introducing the lightest electric vehicle that has ever been made. The Boosted board solves the massive headache of inefficient commutes with a portable vehicle you can take anywhere. Use in conjunction with public transportation to maximize your time and have a blast while doing it.
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8 years after this incredible invention that's brought me so many incredible memories, the company is gone. Sad to see you go, Boosted.
5 years later: on the top
7 years later: out of business
5 years later and they're up top
And today they went bust :(
Shiv. I heard lime bought their remains idk what that means for the future But hopefully it's a bright one
@@zachpearson7366 Sadly, not.
And 2 years after that they went bankrupt 😭 I bought a used one anyway
casey neistat brought me here
Would love to buy it.
+Rizal Muthi EXCEPT IF IT WASN'T ALWAYS FRIEKING SOLD OUT!!!
ya, he has 4
+ItzRellik I thought about selling my dual plus for 800-1000$ works just fine but if i do im not selling it until gen 2 comes out
"Want to make it available to everyone" mate your boards start at $1000
+Paul Donaghy They clearly don't give a shit, it probably costs 100$ to make, and if they lowered the price they would shit a ton more of them
+Paul Donaghy
Dude, you just know nothing about capitalism, it's impossible to make innovations accessible on the startup process, there's no competition at the beginning, the technology is expensive and they need to make money to compensate the investments.
The same happens with solar panels, and every other new techs.
In the future you may see electric long boards more accessible.
+DeathToCockroaches You don't only pay for the material costs you pay for the money and years spent on R&D to deliver you the product. Thats why over time comapnys can afford to lower products.
+Paul Donaghy $1700 in Sweden + the delivery cost....so thats never gonna happen :D :| :( :*(
A new bike goes for 800-1000 so what are you whining about?
It's practicly. BETTER then a bike. So ofcourse it costs more.
7 years later now look how far they have come. I love my boosted stealth!!!
I would get one but I don't have 1500 dollars
+Mark Orlowski Same here. I do have $1500, just not for a board :/
melon board is cheap and similar to this. go buy it
+Shepper Stepper melon board is cheap and similar to this. go buy it
RIP Boosted you were the best
Beyond the boosted board they are promoting the development of electric motors and batteries. It amazes me they can produce an electric motor strong enough to carry a person up a 15 degree slope with such a small motor and also get an average 6 miles on a charge of the batteries is amazing. Can't wait to see what we will be doing in another ten years with these technologies.
This would be cool if you could buy a kit to attach to any long board and just attach it
I would totally want one but it cost way too much.
Bro I'm 18 with my own job and I bought one you just got to say fuck it
Sexy stoner I would if i have a proper job and without weakening of my country's currency :P
+Sexy stoner I'm looking for a job rn, what kind do u have?
Mbc pipe hand at the chemical plants
If you are still in the market for a board, you can use this link: boostedboards.com/?ct-referral-code=1IPQF8wR to save $100 on yours!
Why all the negative comments??? It goes up to 20mph and I'm not sure people in the city wanna run 20mph to work everyday. I think it's awesome. Keep up the good work guys
I live in a beach community in Hawaii. It does rain here but not like in most areas. We are mostly flat in our terrain and with how many people flock to my neighborhood to enjoy the ocean, there is constant traffic. This will afford us the ability to travel into town without worrying about traffic, parking, etc. We can go the few miles to/from produce stands, shops, foodstores, etc. and not worry about anything. Wife and I can't wait to have these. You sound sour at the world. That's sad!
If Boosted Boards is bounded to be available in the market by 2015, then I do not think people will be disappointed! Considered the fact that people will try this as if the "hoverboard" has arrived!
AWESOME INNOVATION - uphill & downhill going boosted boards =) real freedom with regenerative braking!
I have always wanted an electric board, I have done some sketches of them as well. Glad someone is doing it the right way. I am thinking about getting one, plus the top speed is amazing. 20 MPH is super fast, and the 6 miles per charge is not bad at all. I only lived 1 miles from where I work, I walk most of the time, but in a city like Fresno, the only people walking are not those you want to hang out, unless you live near a college or university.
Now just hold on a second here. The teens and young adults that are on longboards already...ARE the future. How can you think this wont go anywhere? Its a kickass idea...and I'm damn near 40.I used to skate back in the day..and I still snowboard in the winter. I would SO use this!!
Awesome!! Can't wait to get one.
this is by far the sickest thing ive ever seen
i'm so freaking pumped for this.
you know what's too big to carry around? A bicycle.
You know what America needs to kickstart movement to more environmentally friendly transportation? A really cool invention that will inspire people.
Great concept! This would be great for going to class and work. Beats firing up my truck and burning gas when I could just hop on a board.
if it just head more range..
would love to see a board with arround 20-25 miles range.
+donblub inboard has swappable batteries
You'll also be waiting 3 months for the inboard my dual plus came in one week really 9 days but that's better the a few months and the boosted manpower is unreal
Tom Smith enertion too, and there are much faster and more range..
donblub evolve Carbon GT
VAIN MAN Truu the evolve gt is awesome
You guys are going to save the world for us all! It brings a tear to my eye when i think how great the u.s of a.is. Your so great.
How are people hating on this. It looks wicked! You dont see everyone bitching about people who decide they want to ride there dirtbike instead of BMX do you?
What an awesome idea. If I took public transportation I would definitely get one of these.
This is the start of something new and great! I'm looking forward to it, and I'll be definitely buying one of these.
awesome looking kit dudes
I just bought one of theses, can't wait for it to come in
There's a wireless hand remote that will control the acceleration and deceleration. In regards to your 6 mile range question, the board is powered by a battery. That battery will get you 6 miles before you'll have to charge it.
This is the coolest thing i have seen so far. I want one of these things now!
Really amazing. Great job guys.
Still looking to buy a used V2 even though I know the company went through hard times and may never come out of it. I will still support your product. R.I.P Boosted for now..
buy a used 1 i bought mine last june i think and it was like $400 and its the most fun ive had in a long time
Can't wait to get mine
You guys need to go international with this ..I'm from the u.k and this would make my life a whole lot easier
Boosted boards are the future. A better and more efficient mean of travel. I have been following the company for a while and i only get more amazed. I just want to say, you are doing a great job not only with now but for improving the future. Sadly I don't own one yet but someday. Its hard being 14 and getting money. Please keep up what you're doing. I have been telling all my friends about the company and they are really interested. Congrats on selling out, that means you're doing something right. Thanks for inspiring the future
-Colby
+TheEnchanter *claps* (seriously)
You ever hear of a bike though they can be like €150 not $1000
Sometimes perfection drives you broke.. amazing company amazing product just amazing
"If you only have a mile..."
Not only a mile, but it can go up to like 6 miles.
Man, screw my car and the bus.
I'll wake up and go to school/work with a longboard like that then.
It still is a longboard at heart, so you still push and go like a normal longboard.
Plus it's controlled with a device at your thumb/hands.
The fun part is where you have the option to climb uphill with ease, then slide downhill.
Awesome invention. Hopefully this won't be squashed and we the consumers will be able to benefit from it.
This is great!
You have finally made an attractive/efficient/effective electric longboard I am very impressed I hope these guys go far!
They did and then 8yrs later the company is gone and 10 yrs later a lot of people forgot about them and now there is about a million different longboards but none of them are as good as boosted was
this is awesome...i would buy this in a heart beat
Sounds great
Yep I love you guys can't wait for my order I really think you guys are changing the world
This is a nice idea.. they are using regenerative batteries. That's nice, i hope they will be publishing this product before christmas! :D
I'd love one of these, I would absolutely ride it to work.
Definitely great for college campuses, in fact i think that should be their target market, so they really need to get that entry price down to around 500 USD at least!. 2 versions, entry and deluxe would basically solve that issue.
The problem that I see with this product is when facing streets that aren't paved with gold (small wheels), medium to long distances (+3km) and most importantly overall safety.
So nice to have an actual intelligent conversation with someone on youtube =D.
Good luck boys, it's an amazing idea, I would have one for sure!
@CaliforniaKid413 If I'm not mistaken, regenerative braking is the use of the kinetic energy used to brake the vehicle is converted into electrical energy for the battery.
I'm not affiliated with Boosted at all, just thought I might pipe in and give you a couple answers to my personal understanding. They said that the board will go up to 20mph and will keep that speed up a 15 degree incline. I don't know if that'll give you enough info to do the calculations, but there you go.
And yes, you can still push like a normal board. Just with a bit of extra drag.
Most of the time, people that are walking places; work, home, store, etc, are probably carrying bags or purses with them. It's not easy to longboard with this, let alone in general. It does seem like a pretty neat invention though.
Sounds like an excellent product. I would love to be part of a project like this all my life (42 years :) I have been dreaming of building something like this.
Thank you for sharing and good luck with your project.
my work place is 10 miles away from my house. If this thing could push me to 40 mph, options for wheels ( off road), and priced less than $200 I would totally buy this. Or having the option to buy the electronics as a kit to put on any board that I have rather than buying the board provided. I really like the concept though.
I know someone who invested in this so I ride them all he time. It is sick
+Matthew Axelson Like I said, I know someone who is invested in the company, and therfore has quite a few. He lets me bring it practicly anywhere I want because he has probably 4. IDIOT
+Matthew Axelson Dude stop trying to tell me I am lying, you have no Idea. Its bigger than shares, he invested millions into them as a startup
+Matthew Axelson Konstantine Othmer, look him up
I like how they said during their kickstarter it would start at $700 (USD)...... 5 years later and it starts at $1299 :(
Realistically though, this should be marketed at college students. I could definitely use this for navigating around campus.
Good idea guys, sounds really cool if you want to go to far places, keep it up!
I only learned about this product because Max Gonzales broke his collar bone while riding one.
Right, well considering there almost 4x over their target on kickstarter, I'd say you're wrong. You can't take your bike with you on the bus or into school, are you a skater? I am and i absolutely love this. I use my board to get heaps of places because of its convenience and because its awesome fun! Now they've made it MORE convenient and MORE fun! Your opinion is not representative of the entire population.
This is Great!!!
As much as I like the idea they're going for I have to agree with you.
HEY YOU GOT A POINT BUT DUDE IT LOOKS SO COOL YOU KNOW YOU WANT ONE RIGHT.
RIP Boosted Boards! #Legends
Exactly what I was thinking! Make some Air Treks! I wanna wall ride!
well loaded board alone cost round 350. you also gotta add the time, research money they spent making it, and you gotta pay for the components too. so yes it is a bit expensive, but they put the best stuff together to make an awesome quality product.
the crashes will be sooooo epic. those triggers look awesome. My body is ready. My wallet isn't :(
Most of those questions are on their main website (boostedboards). When you get there click the Kickstarter page and scroll to the bottom. That's where the FAQ is. :)
I think the Stanford students were inspired by the anime "Air Gear". I have been wondering for years, when will air treks technology will appear on the market. Seems like the wait is finally over! :
awesome!
I sure hope you are sarcastic... electric skateboards have been around for many years now and are a huge success.
Skating was MEANT to have fun, there are no other rules. These look like fun.
great video, i am new to this skateboard market, so i will try to learn! it is good that we have this kind of last mile commute tool, kind of fun.
Then you sir.. have never invested in electric longboards. For something of that caliber, I plan on buying it full price.
Best thing ever made!!!
They should work to make the battery rechargeable as you push with your own foot. That way after the six miles you can continue using it as a regular board while charging your battery back up.
Most people who use mass transit are older folks, and either by fear of falling or preconceived notions of skateboarders will prevent them from buying. So this is definitely a niche market for those young college kids who don't have the money for a car, but their parents are willing to spring for that board.
Even a little resistance is going to be a problem when you have to kick it around. Perhaps a small derailer of sorts could disengage the belt from the wheel (sprocket) when its out of juice.
I think this product is meant to encourage people to not use their vehicle as often and use public transit with this board as an incentive to make trips faster--closing the gap of time between a car ride and the use of public transit. By getting people to not use their cars, the average persons activity level increases significantly.
Further into the future, the boards will look like the one in "Back to the Future"'s hovering boards.....
There's a reason the "last mile" of commuting hasn't been solved ...
... people like to walk. More importantly, we NEED to walk that mile.
dope fresh idea
I wanna see DevinSuperTramp get his hands on one of these!!!
I hope one day I'm able to buy it
well bad news, u cant, Boosted got out of business, im sorry for you. Go on Meepo (eletric skateboard brand)
This makes me wanna get into longboarding
Imagine! Using a tiny fan to also charge your board as your traveling :D
This is pretty awesome. Honestly, sure it costs alot, but if it catches one and with technology getting better and cheaper everyday im pretty sure it could become alot cheaper, never as cheap as a regular board of course. But pretty awesome still. If they could find a way to make down-force to work with it making it powered that way like in the manga Air Gear, that would be extremely cool.
I bought the stealth and hearing that they have Tesla tech is what sold me
Looks really cool, but I'm betting it'll be really expensive. If it's in the neighborhood of 350.00 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
I would actually be interested in a razor version of this.
Just brake while you push.
You're gonna love it.
Sooo cool :)
Now make it hover. According to Back To The Future we are suppose to have the hover by now. Very good technology
You don't have to be sweaty coming in for work.
Great idea guys. Keep up the awesome work! now only if Part of the deck was made with solar panels...some panels you can stand on with soft soled shoes.
I miss boosted man :(
I hope you will make exchangeable bateries so i could have couple of them in my bag, whole day trip would be nice, and would expand posibilities :)
This is really cool. Would be better to put it in a bicycle hub. IMO.
well you would probably be able to still slide seeing its Otangs, but freestyle would be risky because failing something like a kick flip (such as classic, or ghostride) or treflip would pretty much smash the motor. and its much heavier the the original board. it probably still wobbles if you can't balance well, and on a hill over 20mph it might be able to handle it or might break the motor, depending on how strong the motor is
I'm 100% behind the amazing idea and i would buy one but they are quite expensive
i believe using it like a regular longboard will be like trying to use an electric scooter, like a normal scooter