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What Is a Hoverboard and How Do They Work?

If you're completely unfamiliar with the product, today's hoverboards/personal transporters are sort of like mini Segways without the handlebars. Riders stand with their legs akimbo, feet near a wheel on each end, and thanks to some nifty sensors built in, hoverboards can almost magically maintain their balance. Lean slightly forward and you zoom, up to 5 or 10 mph, or in some cases 15 mph. Lean back and you slow or reverse. Turns happen when you alternately press forward with one foot and backward with the other.

Safety Concerns Serious safety concerns have been raised by hoverboards, some of which have caught fire either while charging or being ridden. The National Association of State Fire Marshals recently issued an advisory warning that explosions are "not a unique occurence" with hoverboards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating ten fires in nine states. Amidst these concerns, Amazon recently pulled many hoverboard brands from its sites. Overstock ceased selling the category of product.

British authorities have confiscated more than 15,000 imported hoverboards since October, then testing them for faulty lithium-ion batteries. They have found nearly 90 percent of those were at risk of overheating or exploding.

Before buying, look at the brand you're considering to make sure it's not been associated with the disasters reported in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and London. You'll definitely want to avoid Halford Air Runners, which have been recalled due to risk of catching fire.  

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The fire marshal's association also issued a few tips about how to prevent the hoverboard from bursting into flames. For instance, don’t leave it unattended while it's charging. Do not overcharge and do not leave it plugged in over night. The organization also recommends you avoid using third-party chargers.

Credit: Oxboard Most hoverboards are recommended for ages 12 and up, and the included directions with the more mainstream models tend to spend many pages explaining how potentially hazardous they can be to the uninitiated.

Build Quality If you're ordering online, it's tough to get a sense of how well a product is made, but there is a wide range of differences in build quality with hoverboards. The frame, the housing material, metal versus plastic wheels ─ not to mention the sophistication of the internal motors, sensors and other electronics ─ may all be different.

Read through online customer reviews and you'll see endless complaints about scratch-prone housings (apparently the Achilles' heel of all models), or wheel covers that rub against tires, or batteries that die too quickly. Wherever possible, take a few minutes to research a specific model and heed customer comments.

We recommend avoiding foreign sellers; instead, opt for U.S.-based brands like IO Hawk that are subject to state and federal laws. These companies are also more likely to support a warranty, much less have a customer-support line that actually works. Amazon is known for its generous returns policies, but check the terms of the warranty with whatever retailer you opt for.

Charging Time The batteries are pretty much everything with hoverboards: All things being equal, they determine how fast you can go, how far you can go, and can also add weight to a hoverboard. And charge times are a major factor, too.

In terms of speed, most models offer a similar range, from slow speeds of 2 or so mph up to 10. A few can go a bit higher; PhunkeeDuck models hit 12 mph. (That doesn't sound fast, but consider that's sprinting speed for many people, and you aren't even moving your legs!)

Range is tough to measure, as a number of factors will affect how long and how far you can go — the terrain, the incline, the speed and the weight of the rider, in particular. Most models get a couple hours or more of typical use, or about 10 up to 15 miles, on a flat surface. Swagway models claim up to a 20-mile range, which depends on the rider and terrain.

Portability If you plan on rocketing around town all day, you'd be wise to check how much your hoverboard weighs — they don't actually hover, after all, and most boards weigh 20-plus pounds, many closer to 30. For someone in average shape that's doable to lug around for brief periods, but will be a burden for a great distance or a long time.

The other considerations are range — you may need to bring along a charger — and the terrain you'll be encountering. Most models claim to have enough torque and power to scale an incline of  5 to 10 degrees, a few as much as 15 degrees, but for steeper, San Francisco-style climbs you may be stuck lugging your intended ride for the day.

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Shopping guide for best hoverboards

A hoverboard is a motorized transportation device that has wheels at both ends. Because of the fluidity of motion and its quick response, however, it produces the illusion that the rider is floating on air. The hoverboard rapidly earned a reputation for being dangerous, but if you purchase a unit that complies with the UL 2272 safety standard, you won't have to worry about overheating.

Make sure the hoverboard that you are considering can support the full weight of the intended rider. Faster speeds might not be best for novice users, but long battery life will provide the most enjoyment for everyone. Additionally, it's important to realize that hoverboards with larger wheels and two batteries – one on each side – tend to offer the rider the most stability.

We've handpicked some of the best hoverboards available and listed them in this article. If you're ready to buy, try one of our recommendations. If you'd like an in-depth look at what makes a hoverboard great, keep reading.

We tested our top hoverboard choices in our lab for more than 85 hours. Safety Because of the controversy regarding hoverboards catching on fire, our top priority was to get to the bottom of the safety issue.

It's true that some hoverboards have posed a safety risk to consumers over the past few years. And for a while, retailers like Amazon stopped selling them because of the potential danger. But in 2016, the UL introduced a new voluntary safety standard (UL 2272) for hoverboards that addresses the risk. If you're in the market for a hoverboard, we strongly suggest that you buy one that complies with UL 2272.

This hoverboard did not have a UL label on the charging unit. All five of the products in our product list, above, are compliant with UL 2272. But we conducted a series of tests with an infrared thermometer anyway, to see if any of the hoverboards actually did heat up to abnormal temperatures during use or while charging.

Our analysis showed that none of the models generated enough heat to make flammability an issue.

We conducted infrared thermometer tests to see if flammability would be an issue with any of the hoverboards. When we took apart the hoverboards, we noticed something interesting.

The cheaper hoverboards — those in the $300 to $500 range — have only one battery (on one of the sides), while the more expensive models have two batteries (one on each side). Ironically, this disparity didn’t translate into considerable differences in battery life or charging times between units, but it did affect the stabilization of the boards.

The models with two batteries were much smoother and more balanced than the ones with only one battery.

You can tell that this hoverboard is poorly constructed due to this pinched wire. Thus, this board did not receive our recommendation. Handling, ease of use & stabilization From the minute we powered on the devices, we noticed some major differences between the models in terms of the stabilization technology.

Some cheaper models have a feedback loop that causes the machine to vibrate and move around erratically.

This makes it much more difficult to get on and off the board, because as soon as you have one foot on the ground, the board can begin spinning uncontrollably.

In this case, the best way to get on or off is to hold onto a stationary object such as a wall or chair.

While this issue wasn’t symptomatic on a smooth surface like concrete, it became a much bigger problem when going over slightly bumpy terrain such as the edge of a carpet, small sidewalk cracks, or minor potholes.

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What are the specifications of the best hoverboards?

Whenever we are going to buy anything in electronics the first thing comes in our mind is the word “SPECIFICATION”, so here we are discussing all the specification that help you to take a final decision.

This certification is must as already discussed above that it is very much important for every company which manufactures Hoverboard.

In this certification, all brands have to pass the test of this certification and which passed the test is the safest Hoverboard to buy.

Make sure it is UL2272 certified and it has a hologram on it at the bottom of the product and it ensures several tests such as battery and charger are protective or not from overcharging, anti-impact case, Non-slip pedals & tires and so on.

UL is highly committed to providing safe and secure products to the consumer after checking and testing products. It is the core responsibility of UL and consumer has so much importance in the UL.

Hoverboard WEIGHT: There are two types of that needs to be considered while finalizing your decision, one is product weight and the second is how much it can bear.

Product weight has its importance because you want to travel to other cities in vacations or any other days so it must be taken in account that this can be carried with you while traveling or not, do this have any special hoverboard bags or not and can I bring this anywhere I want or not.

Product weight also matters even if you are not traveling because you have to place and charge and move in your own areas or home.  So it is also an important specification to be considered.

And second, is how much a hoverboard can bear the weight? In the past year this gadget bear weight up to 220lbs but now with the latest technology, it can bear the weight of rider up to 380lbs to 400 lbs.

But you have to analyze how much maximum weight of the rider is and will you required the maximum limit of the weight. There are many products launched in the market which can bear maximum weight up to 400 lbs.

As an average weight of normal people is not more than 100kg so that 220 lbs’ hoverboard is enough for them.

Hoverboard Speed: Everyone in this world wants everything full of speed, especially when buying these type of gadgets.

Hoverboard speed plays a vital role in decision making for a hoverboard buying.

This speed factor is directly proportioned to the motors (discussed below) & wheel/tire size. Dual motor’s capacity always increases the pickup and speed.

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Wheel’s flexibility also a major factor in the speed of the hoverboard.

Let me tell you one thing very clear, You will find the maximum speed of your choice available in market but make sure how much you are aware of riding, and ask some important question to yourself that can you control hoverboard in speed, How much speed can be fruitful for you and most importantly the area in which you’re going to use. Will that area’s surface allow you for certain speed?

Its speed is depending also on the surface, if you ride on the plain surface then it may give you the most probable speed as mentioned but if you use in grass, mud or inclines then their speed may be reduced in max.