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Here at MobilityArena, we have talked about various kinds of road vehicles, including gasoline-engine cars, electric cars, hybrid vehicles , and e-bikes . Electric skateboards, by definition, are skateboards that are powered by rechargeable batteries and an electric motor. Our earlier blog post about electric skateboards last week focused on budget versions. Those pocket-friendly e-skateboards are stripped down, therefore, fit for convenient use on smooth road surfaces.
An off-road Electric Skateboard , however, is one that is designed and built to handle rough terrains and bad road conditions. As such, it can take more beating than a regular e-skateboard can. So, we have explored a little and now present some information about off-road e-skateboards and a few available options in the market.
- Off-road Vehicles?
- Off-road Electric Skateboards
- What’s the difference between off-road electric skateboards and their regular counterparts?
- Top Three Off-road Electric Skateboards MUNKYBOARDS SK-1200BL Airwheel M3 Maverix Border X
Off-road Vehicles?
Not all car races take place on smooth racetracks. Contemporary extreme sports even involve monster truck competitions. These pickup trucks and SUVs are radically modified with massive suspensions and gigantic tires for motorsport activities such as Mud bogging and stunts.
Motorsports lovers satisfy their craving for rugged sports by creating off-road versions of regular activities. Skateboarding lovers are no different. The quest to extend the bounds of the sport to rugged terrain has led to the design and creation of off-road electric skateboards. Pretty much like the off-road motorbikes and cars.
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Off-road Electric Skateboards
Given the fact that roads in many places outside of cities are not exactly smooth, off-road electric skateboards which have been designed for rugged sports use will be perfect for use in such places. Plus, off-road e-skateboards perform just as well on smooth roads. They simply have an advantage on rugged roads, grass, gravel, and dirt. We buy trucks and SUVs for use in cities and towns; don’t we? Why not off-road electric skateboards too, so you are covered for all terrains?
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What’s the difference between off-road electric skateboards and their regular counterparts?
Three very critical components of the e-skateboard are the motor, deck, and tires. Given its all-terrain purpose, the skateboard sports larger and more powerful motors than its regular counterpart. This feature has obvious downsides, as increased power causes faster battery drain. Manufacturers may include larger battery packs to counter this challenge, but that would increase the charge time. Howbeit, it may be an acceptable trade-off. Some skateboards may even come fitted with four motors to ensure sufficient power and speed.
The skateboard deck is typically constructed from maple wood, which is the material of choice for this vehicle given its durability. Tires are singularly critical for these skateboards, as the regular tires have a tendency to break or crack when driven on rough (not necessarily rugged) surfaces. Manufacturers remedy this issue by using large pneumatic rubber tires, typically as large as 10-inches. Sitting between the tires and the deck is an alloy suspension structure that absorbs the movements caused by the rugged terrain. In all, the off-road e-skateboard is a match for any roads anywhere in the world.
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Top Three Off-road Electric Skateboards
There are quite a number of off-road electric skateboards out there but drilling down to three poses quite a task. So, using build, battery longevity and cost (we cannot avoid that, can we?), we picked three for you. Here they are:
MUNKYBOARDS SK-1200BL
The sight of the massive pneumatic tires should inspire confidence in skateboarders. Its power comes from a single 1200W motor fuelled by a Lithium-ion battery that guarantees more than one hour or approximately 26 km range. Given its motor power, this skateboard is capable of reaching speeds of 48 km/hour on a smooth surface while carrying a fairly lightweight person.
To crown it, its price is quite attractive too, at $400. Crunching the numbers in Naira shouldn’t leave the skateboarding aficionado breathless. The price for those specs is certainly not bad. Bear in mind, however, that it takes up to five hours to get a full charge on its battery. Surely, even that isn’t a deal-breaker.
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Airwheel M3
Perhaps the feature that immediately jumps out at you is the size of its tires; large rubber affairs. If you are familiar with skateboards, you realize that rough terrains are no match for your sense of adventure once you get strapped in. Featuring a Sony Lithium-ion battery, it can reach speeds of 20 km/hour.
Charging the battery takes just two hours and on that full charge, it can travel a range of 20 km. Sadly, this e-skateboard is not waterproof so going riding during the rainy season might not be a good idea, but then, its price of just $433 is too attractive to turn down for its specs.
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Maverix Border X
This is one massive, rugged off-road skateboard with a build that can intimidate the rough countryside terrain. Fitted with large, 10-inch, air-filled tires and an 800W motor, the Border X is not intimidated by rugged surfaces. Its specs are terrific; a three-speed system, ABS brake system in addition to a magnetic safety leash.
Speed on this skateboard can reach 30 km/hour depending on body weight and road surface. It can also travel a distance of 14 km on a single battery charge. This is one of the most rugged e-skateboards out there, especially at the price point of $711 only.
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Hopefully, would-be skateboarders plus green energy advocates will see the joy and adventure in these skateboards.
Author:eniyato
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If you have played the PUBG PC version, you really need no introduction to PUBG Mobile. But if you are just hearing about it for the first time, permit me to walk you through.
What is a Battle Royale game?
First, I need to define what a Battle Royale game is. It is one that starts with multiple players, proceeds with players eliminating one another, and ends with a last man standing. The idea is to survive against all odds. This genre of games have become very popular. Examples of Battle Royale titles include Fortnite , Minecraft Survival, Darwin project, and Realm Royale, to mention just a few.
All About PUBG
PUBG stands for Player Unknown’s BattleGrounds. The game quickly became a rave and has sold over 40 million copies since it arrived. It is rightfully credited as being responsible for the huge interest in Battle Royale game mode that we are witnessing now.
How does it run? Here is a brief: PUBG is a first-person shooter ( FPS ) game. You are one of 100 players mercenaries who arrive on an island via parachute. You all arrive with no weapons and have to find weapons, so you can stay alive. An electrical storm progressively closes in on all of you, so you are restricted to an ever shrinking circle that you must keep in while battling your way to stay alive.
PUBG Mobile
The mobile version of PUBG stays true to the original plan. Land, find a weapon, fight within the ever shrinking circle, and may the best man win. But of course, a PC screen and a smartphone screen are two different things entirely. The mobile game is free to play, so no worries about having to cough up cash to get in on the action.
After downloading and installing the game, you need to login. You can login with your Facebook account or as a guest. You earn rewards for logging in. You also earn battle points as you play, so you can clothe your avatar to taste. Looking badass is part of the experience after all. All the experience and activity rewards from the PC game are here as well and you will be able to unlock new avatars as you ramp them up.
The PUBG Mobile has most of the features of the PC game – enough to make it feel familiar immediately and for you to not feel like there is something missing.
All the weapons you available on PC are here in the mobile version. Same for the maps and landmarks. You will find that some special effects have been left out though. I believe that this has to do with hardware demands on mobile.
GamePlay
Apart from the lack of certain effects, PUBG Mobile feels realistic. There are virtual controls that allow you to carry out everything else you have experienced on the PC version. So this isn’t a dumbed down affair despite a few downgraded features.
PUBG Mobile Game Download
PUBG Mobile is a huge 1.5GB download for Android users and an even bigger 2GB for iOS users. So, be sure to find a solid Wifi internet connection to download and setup the game on your device. You can download PUBG for Android smartphones and tablets or for iPhone and iPad parachute in and start playing.
Because the game is very demanding, even for high-end phones, the developers have created a lite version that low-end hardware can run smoothly.
PUBG Mobile Lite for low-end smartphones
Tencent Games, the developers of PUBG, have released PUBG Mobile Lite, a version for low-end and entry-level Android smartphone users. This lite version is only 33MB in size. Amazing! That is super light.
In PUBG Lite, the map is smaller and there are only 40 players instead of 100. Of course, you will have to make do with less game features and less detailed graphics and effects. But that sounds like a fair price to pay.
It was initially released only in the Philippines, but you can keep your fingers crossed for a wider release over time. There is already talk about availability in India.
If you are not able to access it from your country, try setting up a good VPN and then try to download the game. Here is the download link for PUBG Mobile Lite. Do not say we never did anything for you.
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
