Boosted Boards: 2.6 hp Electric Longboard

Rides By on Sep 20, 2012

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If you’ve ever stepped in gum, you know it takes a dozen or so attempts to scrape it off on a curb. Problem is, once you do all that, you’re exhausted. That means no energy for skateboarding home. And that means becoming homeless. Avoid the hobo life with this 2.6 horsepower Boosted Boards longboard ($1,200). Two little motors fueled by a rechargeable battery carry you and your beleaguered limbs for up to 6 miles. The wireless remote does require you muster up the energy to push a button though–you’ve been warned.

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Skate Upton Skateboard

Gear By on Jun 12, 2012

Skate Upton

Freaking Kate Upton… goddamn she’s hot! So hot that it’s worth the risk of slamming neck-first into a just-opened car door because you were looking down at her lovely vision on your Skate Upton skateboard deck. Yes, now you can do your grinds, ollies, and peppercorn pudding pops* with one of the world’s foremost beauties underneath your feet–where they all should be, btw.

*Not a real move (yet)

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James Perse Limited Edition Skateboards

Rides By on Apr 10, 2012

James Perse Limited Edition Skateboards

Unless you really get cracking on that time machine, your best bet at owning a 70′s era skateboard is right here. The limited edition James Pearse skateboard is modeled after the classic decks of yesteryear and they’re handcrafted from select solid walnut planks and accented with solid wenge strips for added stability. High-performance trucks and wide polyurethane wheels keep the vibe all lava lampy. Pearse’s pedigree is pure So-Cal artist, and these boards show it.

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ZBoard: Weight-Sensing Electric Skateboard

Rides By on Feb 23, 2012

ZBoard: Weight-Sensing Electric Skateboard

Is an electric-powered skateboard the greenest idea in the world? Probably not. But you know what? F it. The ZBoard (now funding at Kickstarter) is pretty damn cool anyway, what with its lean-forward-to-go, lean-back-to-stop motion system. With a top speed of 17 mph and a range of 5 – 10 miles per charge, you’re gonna save a lot of tread on your sneakers…tread that will come in handy when you’re running away from the PC police who wanna question you about why you’re riding an electric skateboard.

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Bart Simpson Limited Edition Slasher Skateboard

Rides By on Feb 16, 2012

Bart Simpson Limited Edition Slasher Skateboard

It may seem like The Simpsons has been on TV forever, but someday – and perhaps soon – the show’s illustrious run could end. If that thought makes you want to have a domesticated bovine, then you should really be savoring this Sunday’s 500th episode. The limited edition Bart Slasher Skateboard Deck will help you in that endeavor, what with there only being 500 laser engraved numbered units produced and the big 500 logo splashed on it. It’s based on the original Santa Cruz Skateboards Keith Meek Slasher Pro Model (10″ x 31.25″), and made of 7-ply Maple. Mmmm… Maple.

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Paul Smith x Alien Workshop Skateboard

Rides By on Dec 7, 2011

Paul Smith Alien Workshop Skateboard

Sadly, this new, totally bada– skateboard can’t be shipped to the US or Canada due to shipping and customs regulations, and there are only 200 available for purchase. But for those fortunate enough to get their hands on it, the new Paul Smith Alien Workshop Skateboard, priced at $115, features a Paul Smith Stripe branded card and measures 8.375in x 31.75in. Each board is constructed from 7 veneers of hard rock maple, and each veneer layer has been custom stained to match the infamous Paul Smith stripes. On the bottom, the board features the same graphics seen on the Paul Smith Jeans collection. So as to not suck this board dry of its coolness, just don’t wear your Smith jeans while riding on your Smith board.

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Scarpar e-Power Sports Board

Rides By on May 13, 2011

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I see you skater boy. Using that foot of yours to push yourself here and there. Feet, ha! That is so old school. Try this on for size, Scarpar’s Model S and Model X Sports Boards. Take boarding to the extreme! Radical.

Straight from Australia, these boards let adrenaline junkies seek thrills across all terrains, including streets, mountains and snow. Strap on either the 1.5 kW Model S or the 3.0 kW Model X. Model S maxes out at 18 mph, while the Model X reaches a ball-shrinking 28 mph. You can reach for the wireless hand-held accelerator/brake to control speeds, while you steer as you normally would a skateboard. Reserve yours for $500-600 to ship later this year. Retail price is $2,799 for Model S and $3,799 for Model X. Health insurance not included.

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