The Swegway is also known as a hoverboard. It’s a self-balancing, battery powered mode of transportation that is suitable for children over the age of eight and adults of all ages. However, while it is legal to buy a swegway or hoverboard in the UK, it is against the law to ride one on public land. Swegway (sometimes called segway) illegal use would be classed as riding a hoverboard on roads, cycle paths, pavements, parks and any land that is not private. In the eyes of the law, you can only ride a hoverboard on private land with the owner’s permission. It’s thanks to the 1835 Highway Act that ..read more

Hoverboards are a fun, thrilling and eco-friendly mode of personal transportation, plus they are highly portable, but could you really carry one from A to B for any length of time and how much does a hoverboard weigh? The answer to that question is that different models, have different weights and choosing the lightest hoverboard available isn’t necessarily a wise choice because finding the right heaviness all depends on the rider. For example, a small child shouldn’t be paired with a heavier hoverboard because they wouldn’t possess enough bodyweight to control the board adequately. Moving a h ..read more

Most eight-year-olds with a thirst for adventure and a love of the outdoors go crazy for hoverboards, but choosing the right model is vital, in terms of safety and enjoyment. Because your average eight-year-old weighs a lot less than a teen or a fully grown adult, you’ll need to choose a make and model that works for a lighter rider and it also wise to pick a hoverboard that has a beginner’s mode, so that the child can master the art of riding a self-balancing board safely. The best type of hoverboards for 8-year-olds are those with 6.5” wheels. The smaller wheel size makes them more portable ..read more

So, you’ve bought a hoverboard and are wondering if can you use hoverboards outside? The good news is, this nifty personal transportation device can be ridden inside and out. A hoverboard can tackle all kinds of surfaces from carpet through to cut grass and bumpy terrain. Firstly though, when pondering upon whether or not you can use your hoverboard outside, you need to decide where you want to ride before you buy, if that’s possible. This is because hoverboards come with three different wheel sizes and each of these is suitable for a range of surfaces. When to choose a 6.5” wheel hoverboard T ..read more

If you own a hoverboard, but haven’t yet converted it to a hoverkart, a whole new world of adventure awaits. With an inexpensive and easy-to-attach piece of kit, you can turn your two-wheeled hoverboard, into a thrilling three-wheeled hoverkart. Here’s a few things you might not know about hoverkarts: Take a seat – a hoverkart with seat attachment will give you the comfort of a sturdy bucket seat while you ride. Quick and easy – once you have assembled the hoverkart kit by screwing the seat to the frame, you can remove it and put it back onto your hoverboard in seconds, by attaching it with t ..read more

Hoverboards are a self-balancing mode of personal transportation powered by a lightweight lithium-ion battery. You charge them at home by plugging in a compatible charging device and may be wondering how long do hoverboards take to fully charge? The quick and easy answer is that most hoverboards will take between two to four hours to fully charge, but there are exceptions to this rule. When you receive your hoverboard, it might have been fully charged when it left the manufacturer’s, but by the time it reaches you, much of that charge will have been lost. Over time, a hoverboard’s battery powe ..read more

What do you do when your hoverboard looks like everyone else’s and you want something unique that stands out from the crowd? The answer is, customize your hoverboard. It won’t cost a lot plus if you do it well, your hoverboard will be a talking point. Customizing a hoverboard shoudn’t cost more than around £20 and all you need is a Stanley knife, some patterned duct tape and/or decal stickers – this is a kind of transfer that bears a printed design that can be applied to a surface. There are literally hundreds of decal designs to choose from and if you decide that you don’t like the one you ha ..read more

On the face of it, the hoverboard looks like a simple device – two wheels and a deck for standing on that is propelled forward by battery power, but in actual fact, it’s a high-tech, advanced and complicated piece of kit. It’s a bit like one of those cable wall boxes – it’s only when you look inside and see the wiring that you realise just how complex it is. Everything in the hoverboard is held together by a durable steel plate. It’s what you stand on to ride the board and it also houses a set of pressure pads. Unscrew the plastic outer casing of a hoverboard and you’ll also find a battery, lo ..read more

So you’ve go a new hoverboard, it’s the coolest thing ever and you want to splash out on some accessories. What is there to choose from? When it comes to hoverboard accessories, there is a huge choice of gizmos, gadgets and added extras that will improve your riding experience. Hoverboard add ons include, LED lights (useful if your model doesn’t already come with built-in lights), decal stickers to add a bit of art to your hoverboard, a spare battery, which will enable you to ride further if you carry it in a backpack and a hoverkart kit. A hoverkart kit is a great piece of kit if you want to ..read more

Buy a decent hoverboard and you can expect to enjoy hours of thrilling riding fun, but occasionally things do go wrong. If your hoverboard shakes, then dismount immediately, because there’s a problem. No need to panic, because it might not be serious. There are several reasons for a hoverboard to shake. It could be one of the following issues: Underweight rider – all hoverboards specify a maximum load and you shouldn’t go over the limit, but equally, a rider who is too light can cause the hoverboard to shake. This is because the moment a rider mounts the deck, their feet put pressure on the s ..read more