![]() Today, I've got something much more modern - and much less expensive.įor a limited time, and while supplies last, Wellbots is offering the Acton Blink Lite electric skateboard for $299 shipped. That's after applying discount code cheap-skate (see what we did there? Cheap- skate? Cheapskate?) at checkout. Price everywhere else: $399.Īt 27 inches and 7.7 pounds, the Blink Lite is billed as the world's lightest electric skateboard. (And just to be clear, this is not a longboard.) To put that in perspective my Z-Board Classic weighs 33 pounds - not exactly easy to tote around. The board is also surprisingly high-tech, in that it pairs via Bluetooth with a phone app that can set various modes, track your routes and distance and so on. But it's a physical handheld remote that controls your actual movement, courtesy of a little throttle switch that propels you forward or back. The Blink Lite can zip you along at up to 10 mph, and it has a range of up to 5 miles. That could make life a lot easier if you have to walk a long way between, say, your subway stop and your office. Of course, while an electric skateboard has its practical applications, mostly it's just about having some fun. I haven't ridden this particular model, nor have I found many reviews (I believe it just recently hit the streets). Uphill climbing is really not an option, as the board struggles to overcome a 7 degree incline.However, if you check Acton's site, you'll see about a dozen extremely positive user reviews. The board is really made for travel on smooth, flat surfaces. This, again, is due to the compact size of the ACTON BLINK. The maximum rider’s weight, recommended by the manufacturer, is 180 pounds. The maximum speed is 10 miles per hour, and that varies depending on terrain and rider’s weight. The little board won’t win any speed races either. You can, however, use the board as a normal skateboard when the motor is off or the battery is dead. Whereas other boards might allow you to travel ten or more miles on a charge, the ACTON BLINK only travels about 5 miles before the battery dies. It takes over 2 hours to fully charge the battery. The battery recharge time is ridiculously long. Unfortunately, due to its compact size, the ACTON BLINK doesn’t measure up to the bigger boards in terms of performance and speed. back to menu ↑ Acton Blink Lite Electric Skateboard Review Other outstanding features include a wireless remote control, regenerative braking, and a smartphone app that will track your mileage and speed. Equipped with LED light strips, for safety and visibility, the BLINK is aptly named. This little board only measures 30 inches long and weighs just 7 pounds. The ACTON BLINK is nowhere near that bulky. ![]() That’s a lot of board, especially for a preteen or teenager. Many of the other electric boards available today are 36 to 40 inches long, and weigh 10 to 15 pounds. The difference between those boards and this one is the motor. With a shaped nose and tail, the ACTON BLINK is reminiscent of the classic boards of the 80’s. We have to begin with the amazing size and weight of this board. Lightweight doesn’t describe its features though. It is the lightest electric board on the market. The 30 inch board weights in at just 7 pounds. The ACTON BLINK Electric Skateboard, made by ACTON Global in Silicon Valley, California, has set the bar high when it comes to quality and functionality of an electric skateboard. Acton Blink Lite Electric Skateboard Review.
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