Unlike the hoverboard in ‘Back to the future II’, these hoverboard can’t levitate. Nonetheless, they still move around with the help of rolling wheels across the ground. It may sound lame to you but truth be told, they are far more fun to ride than any skateboard.

The more accurate name to give these boards would have been ‘self-balancing scooter,’ and what you get is a gadget that is two-wheeled. Excluding the handlebars, these boards work more like a miniature Segways and move forward when you lean forward and brake and reverse when you lean back. As with a Segway scooter, you ride hoverboard facing forward contrary to what facing to one side when riding skateboard. With subtle movements of your feet, legs and torso, you control and steer them.

They are equipped with two pressure-sensitive footpads which you use in controlling your speed and steer with your feet. On stepping on, the board begins to move making them tricky to mount and dismount. With no handle to steady oneself, it can be tough to get balance and easy to fall off. However, these happen when you start getting yourself used to the board. To keep yourself balance, you will need to use your core and you stand a chance of experiencing burn in your calves and feet since you steer with the help of muscles in those area.

Why Are Hoverboards So Popular??

Hoverboards can be challenging but are definitely a fun to ride. Initially they can be tough to get the hang of but, once you master riding one, hoverboard moves effortlessly with you. You will move at a dime and turn easily with no stress. You have a feeling of an extension of yourself when you ride one and the effort required to move a skateboard or kick scooter is totally eliminated. They are faster than walking and can pick up a lot of speed (most times 10 mph).

Celebrities are widely known to be fans of hoverboards which has tremendously increased their popularity. Some seen riding one are singers Justin Bieber and John Legend. Rapper Wiz Khalifa was sometimes arrested for scooting around on one in the Los Angeles Airport.

Although they can be expensive, they are relatively cheap and cost around $300-$500, and much smaller making them more accessible to buy, store and use.

They were a tech fad in 2015 and in this New Year; they are expected to reign through. With newer versions expected in 2016, they will perhaps show up on shelves at a store near you. best self balancing hoverboards 2017