I was at uni when these guys from a start up called bajaboards came to the campus for free demos for their new electric skateboard. I didn't get to have a rty but it looked goat. It cud accelarate as fast as a corvette, but according to the demo guy, they had to limit the speed because of safety concerns . In think I might just buy one for personal transport. The final model will be released next year. Fuc getting a car
Would YOU ride the terrifying 4WD skateboard that can reach speeds of 50km/h?
By Mark Prigg23:57 23 Jan 2014, updated 02:06 24 Jan 2014
A team of Australian inventors claim to come up with the under thrill for andernaline junkies.
- Board designed to be able to make jumps and skid around corners
- Double wishbone suspension allows it to be ridden off road
- Designed for extreme sports enthusiasts
The Baja board is a four wheel drive motorised skateboard capable of reaching 50km/h.
It can be ridden anywhere, and its inventors say it is similar to a snowboard or mountain bike to use.
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The Baja board is a four wheel drive motorised skateboard capable of reaching 50km/h.
SKATEBOARD STATS
The team plan to launch a Kickstarter campaign in the coming weeks to raise funds for the project, and say it could go on sale this year.
- Weight: 20kg
- Fits into a car boot
- Electronic differential
- Double wishbone suspension system with shock absorbers
- Dynamic wheel camber, caster and toe angle
- Dual throttle control (for front and rear axles)
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'Until the hover board gets here, the BajaBoard will be the most fun and excitement you can handle standing over 4 wheels,' they say.
'It’s also the only electric board designed to handle the jumps and drops otherwise reserved for the more extreme snowboarders and mountainbike riders.
'The BajaBoard opens up new possibilities in the action and board sports scene for both professionals and weekend riders – all the while being CO2 emission free.'
The electric motor will come with easily swappable battery packs.
A four-wheel-drive electric skateboard
The firm admits the board could go even faster - but it has limited the speed.
'It handles uphills effortlessly and provides a self-restricted top speed of 50km/h.
'With regenerative braking implemented and easily exchangeable battery packs planned, the BajaBoard will offer hours of excitement. '
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The double wishbone suspension system with shock absorbers
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the board is designed to be ridden off road, and can handle drops and jumps - if the rider is brave enough
BajaBoard is an Australian start-up founded by James Murphy and George Li.
Initially conceived in a garage, the BajaBoard has been in development for over two and a half years.
The BajaBoard team currently consists of four young professionals that work together with the goal of making BajaBoard an exciting new active sport and communication icon.
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