Hoverboards and skateboards

Hoverboards and skateboards offer a quick, compact way to get around a neighbourhood, park or campus without a car. A hoverboard balances itself and moves as the rider leans, so the key figures to compare are wheel size, range per charge and the maximum rider weight it's rated for. A skateboard depends more on the rider's own skill, with deck length, material and wheel hardness shaping how it rides and how well it suits tricks. Age and weight recommendations differ between junior and adult models, so it's worth matching the board to the rider.