Hoverboard Guides

You might think a question like that is delving into the realm of the completely ludicrous but stick with us for a second. If someone’s asking “what is a water hoverboard?” it’s likely they’re thinking of one of two devices produced by a company called Zapata Racing—the Flyboard, and the Hoverboard. The Flyboard This device […]

Have you ever wondered how the hoverboard craze kicked off? 2015 saw the boom of several manufacturers pumping the toys onto the market and a big spike in holiday sales of the devices as well, all seemingly from nowhere. The fad had to have a starting point, though, right? It did, and we’re going to […]

Before 2001, no one would have known what you were talking about if you said you were going to go ride your Segway. Today, the brand-name for the two-wheeled self-balancing device is quickly becoming a household name. Whether you’re familiar with the gyroscopic vehicle because you’ve seen one in person or online, the chances are […]

When the hoverboard craze first took off, one of the most common observations from just about everyone was: “that doesn’t look like the Back to The Future Hoverboard I was expecting.” Indeed, the “self-balancing scooters” don’t quite have the same visual aesthetic, and while that might be the most obvious difference, there are a quite […]

Almost as quickly as the trend was taking off, it seemed like regulators across the country were eager to swoop in and enact new laws for hoverboards restricting their sale and use. Their justification? Hoverboards are “dangerous,” so the use of these gadgets must be carefully monitored. Coupled with reports to the CPSC (Consumer Product […]

Hoverboards were on everyone’s most-wanted list during the 2015 holiday season before a series of fires and explosions causes some serious safety concerns for consumers. Luckily, rigorous standards were put into place that now regulates these personal transportation devices and eliminates fire, explosion, and electrical hazards. But, even with safety standards in effect, there are […]

Now that hoverboard manufacturers are getting ready to hit the market with their reimagined designs (prompted by the hiccups the industry took in 2015 and 2016), there’s a chance that the hoverboard craze may be renewed. Whether you’re looking to update from a previous model or are new to the concept of hoverboards but want […]

The word hoverboard might have some Back to the Future fans picturing Marty McFly zipping through town on a levitating device.  While this fictional option is impressive, the real-life version is a self-balancing scooter that makes it simple and fun to get from point A to point B. These gyroscopic boards that are driven by […]