Are Hoverboards Easy to Ride

Since the beginning of the week, I’ve been using a hoverboard in order to navigate around my workplace. Instead of taking a walk to the bathroom, kitchen, or meetings as well as my desks at work I’ve been using a blue Skagway X1 available for $480 on Amazon. In some instances, I’ve had the need to stop using my hoverboard, such as when I’ve gone upstairs or commuted to and from my office. However, I’m estimating that at the very least, 80percent of my travel in my office of two floors is via the Swagway.

Through my experiences with hoverboarding that have involve the making of coffee in a congested kitchen, and trying to avoid collisions with my coworkers, I’ve learned some things.

Some suggestions for using a hoverboard.

It is likely that you will struggle to find your balance right on a hoverboard the first time you use it. One thing that I could draw comparisons to from a perspective of balance is a combination of skiing and rollerblading.

It took me around 30 minutes before I felt comfortable across the table, however after that, I was good to go. (I am also an avid champion rollerblade during middle school which might have contributed to my success.) After my first lesson, I could easily hoverboard backward and stop at a whim and turn sharply.

When I’ve been in the office using the Swagway over the last 5 days I’ve presented more than a dozen demonstrations to my colleagues who are curious about how to utilize it.

Moving from and on the Hoverboards is the most difficult part. It is best to set only one foot at a given time onto the automobile and make certain that you don’t second doubt yourself. The Swagway will sound a beep when it detects the foot, and I advised people to make use of the sound to signal the safety to walk on the next foot.

Dismounting should done with one foot at one time. I have seen a few people fall out after attempting to jump off the board using both feet.

When people get on the hoverboard in the UK for the very first time many of them wiggle their hips to get their balance. However, the majority of control on the hoverboard lies in your feet. The pressures you put on both sides of your Swagway.

The X1 (which The Wire cutter, an online review site, has rated as the top overall hoverboard) is extremely responsive. All you have to do is lean towards the opposite side using your feet while you ride to control the board completely. Leaning your whole body back or forward isn’t needed.

Another vital aspect of hoverboarding is placing your feet upon the real board. Put your feet flat on the pads of your feet and your heels resting just from the side of the board to ensure the best control. Doing too much force with your heels, or even the soles of your feet can cause it to move the board in unpredictable ways.

Social interactions that are awkward

My drinking water in the kitchen of our office using an electric hoverboard. Tim Stenovec / Tech Insider

While hoverboards are fast becoming popular, they are still considered to be a unique phenomenon. The most common reaction I received from coworkers when they walked past me inside the workplace was a laugh. The others looked at their phones or seemed concerned for my security (as and theirs).

To clarify I haven’t hit anyone yet, but I nearly smacked one of our film editors. When I left the kitchen. Sorry for the incident, Darren.

The Swagway X1 is able to travel up to 10-miles per hour but that does not make it a speed king as some of the higher-end hoverboards. It’s still fast enough for me to travel around my workplace and has made an easy run to grab an iced tea in the kitchen faster.

Also, I am impressed by the battery life of the Swagway. When used regularly it could last for two days on one charge.

I believe it will take a while before hoverboards are seen as acceptable in public places, similar to skateboards. I was unable to take the Swagway in the street in New York City since they’re illegal. So being restricted to the office as people worked felt strange at times.

In the end, hoverboarding is an enjoyable activity.

After having someone test the Segways and I’d often hear comments that sounded like “That’s amazing!” and “That was a lot of fun!” A lot of people did not get the concept of it and quickly got off however, overall, even.   Those who were skeptical of admitted that it was fun for them to sit on.

There’s no doubt that the opposition to hoverboards is robust. Many major airlines, churches, and even colleges have banned them. Additionally, you aren’t able to ride them on NYC streets (although legislators are working to legalize them in the city). The batteries of these bikes are susceptible to explode and exploding, which is definitely not a good thing. I’m not sure of the way or whether hoverboards are going to become as popular as skateboards. They may end up going the way of Segway and disappear into the abyss.

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