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The E-GO electric skateboard travels at about 12 mph, with a range of about 18 miles per charge. And you still get some exercise just by balancing. plus, it’s fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forget about the traffic. There’s a new way to get around town and you don’t need gas, money or running shoes. Yuneec’s E-GO Cruiser looks like a longboard skateboard but it’s operated by a small handheld wireless remote or even your iPhone. It can take you to a destination up to 18 miles away (on a single battery charge), and can reach speeds of up to 12.5 miles per hour.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

“It’s more effective than a vehicle on trips less than 5 miles inside town,” says Matthew Kievlan, marketing partner of Humbolt Surf and The Best Yet Company, which sells the E-GO. “It’s faster than a car. One of the routes we measured is from 9th Avenue in Kaimuki to Ala Moana on a Sunday with no traffic, and it was still six minutes faster than the car. So just imagine on a day with traffic.”<\/p>\n

The Yuneec E-GO weighs 13.9 pounds, and takes about 3 hours to fully recharge by plugging it into a regular 110V wall outlet.<\/p>\n

Its deck is constructed from eight layers of maple with one orange layer in the center for style, and carbon fiber underneath for added strength.<\/p>\n

Although you don’t need to use your feet to accelerate or brake, you still need your body to maneuver and balance, so you can still get a great workout for your core and legs.<\/p>\n

Plus, it’s fun. “We brought these in last September as a way to promote a healthier lifestyle, and the response has been phenomenal,” says Kievlan. “Most people who buy one come back to get a second for someone else because they like to ride together. It’s mostly the younger generation, but we’ve had folks in their 50s, businessmen and women, and travelers.<\/p>\n

“And you don’t have to be a skateboarder to ride it. Anyone can do it. The learning curve is, on average, 30 seconds.”<\/p>\n

Kievlan says they plan to bring in more models, as well as other brands of electric skateboards this year, including some off-road and sporty styles.<\/p>\n

He also adds that a lightweight helmet is recommended at all times.<\/p>\n

“It’s about living a healthier lifestyle,” adds Kievlan. “It’s a practical, healthier and exciting way to commute from point A to point B. As a longtime Hawaii resident, I have always appreciated the natural resources we have here, and I believe this is a new, effective and exciting mode of transportation.”<\/p>\n

The Yuneec E-Go Cruiser sells for $699 and is available at Humbolt Surf and The Best Yet Company located at 1299 Kapiolani Blvd., and at thebestyet.co<\/a>. For more information, visit thebestyet.co<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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