Skateboarding is thriving, electrically

Cities are trying to get people out of their cars, especially for short commutes. While ebikes and escooters get plenty of exposure in efforts to get people out of their cars. There’s another form of transport you might not have given much thought — commuting by eskateboard.   But while many flipped up their boards for good in adulthood, there’s a huge movement of skateboarding alive and well — and it’s gone electric. That’s right, electric-powered skateboards where you don’t need to use your foot to kick-off or brake.  But skateboarding comes with a bunch of challenges. Further, there are no…This story continues at The Next Web https://thenextweb.com/news/eskaterboards-are-here-and-eskaters-share-buying-safety-and-more