Brushless Outrunner Motor Testing

We’ve begun testing some Brushless Outrunner Motors for the Metroboard Electric Skateboard. Unlike an Inrunner Brushless Motor, an Outrunner houses its magnets on the body of the motor, and the body spins with the motor shaft. These have become popular for use on Electric Skateboards (e.g., Boosted Boards), because of their small size, light weight,…

Continue reading

Excitement from getting on an Electric Skateboard for the first time!

Electric Skateboard First Ride

Recent Metroboard customer, Gil, from Israel, shows his enthusiasm going for his first Electric Skateboard Ride! He plans on using his Metroboard 36″ Gravity Midsize with 97 mm Abec-11 Wheels to bridge the transportation gap between his home and train station, and between the train station and work. He considered getting an electric bike, but wanted…

Continue reading