(9.5" Wide x 36" Long)

(9" Wide x 29" Long)

NEW 2013 Pocket Size

Wireless Remote Control

(1.6� Wide x 4.8" Long x 1.4� Thick)

NEW 2013 IR REMOTE NOW SHIPPING WITH ALL METROBOARDS!

We designed and now build the new 2013 IR remote and receiver ourselves, so we have total control over the quality of the components and the manufacturing (unlike the wii nunchuck remote, which is an off-the-shelf product with unknown (and some known) quality and performance issues. For example, the wii receiver was prone to vibration damage over time. The new remote is functionally equivalent to the nunchuck, but is far more durable, vibration proof, and interference free! So bottom line, you should have trouble free performance both in the short and long term with our new remote and receiver!

You may wonder why we use IR (Infrared) instead of RF (Radio Frequency) for the wireless remote.  There are many reasons:

INTERFERENCE-FREE:

RF wireless is prone to interference from many RF noise sources such as power lines, Wi-Fi signals,  Bluetooth signals, and even the skateboard motor itself.  IR use a light based transmission which is completely immune from these common RF noise sources.  We use a powerful IR transmitter which doesn't require you to aim it very accurately.  In fact you can move your arm freely while riding and still get excellent results.  You can also use it in either hand!

VIBRATION RESISTANCE:

Most RF receivers are built from many small and often delicate components (e.g., timing crystals).  Electric Skateboards are subject to a lot of vibration and so over time these delicate components are subject to vibration related failures.  The IR receiver consists of a single solid state component which is virtually vibration proof.  In fact we built our first 200 Metroboards using an IR system and had an excellent track record for reliability over the long term.  We didn't have even a single failure!

COST:

IR systems are inherently much less costly than RF systems.  Keeping the cost down enables us to keep the Metroboard price down as well!

SPEED

Top Speed:

Vary from 2 mph (3 km/h) to 19 mph (31 km/h) in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments

Speed and Braking Control:

Wireless Hand-Held Compact Remote Control with Smart Coding to prevent interference with nearby riders

POWER

Motor Output Power:

600 Watt Continuous Rated - NEW!

Motor Type:

Acceleration:

0 to 19 mph (31 km/h) in 5 seconds - NEW!

Braking:

Hill Climbing Ability:

DISTANCE

�        15 miles (24 km) with LiFePO4 36V 5.5 AH batteries (equivalent to 36V 12.0 AH SLA)
 

ENERGY

Battery Type: High Power Ultralight Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)

Battery Capacity:

�        36V 5.5 Amp Hour LiFePO4 (equivalent to 12.0 AH SLA) - makes product weight only 18.1 lbs, 8.2 kg (Mini Deck, Premium 85 mm Wheels)

Recharge Time: ONLY 3 hours (if batteries are completely drained) - NEW!

Charger Type:

Compact Smart Charger, World-Wide Input (100V-240V AC), UL Listed

SAFETY

Power Levels:

9 Rider Adjustable Power Levels (from Beginner to Advanced), so that rider can fine tune according to their personal riding comfort and skill level.

Low Battery Detection:

Warning Beeps disable acceleration to prevent overdischarge of batteries (Brakes still work, however, even when batteries are low)

Thermal and Current Overload Protection:

Redundant mechanical and software temperature and current sensing, prevents damage to the electronics under extreme conditions

BELLS & WHISTLES

Fuel Gauge:

High Accuracy Audible Fuel Gauge activated by the Wireless Remote Control, tells you remaining battery capacity with a series of 1 to 4 beeps (4 beeps: 75-100% capacity remaining, 3 beeps: 50-75% capacity remaining, 2 beeps: 25-50% capacity remaining, 1 beep: 0-25% capacity remaining)

Lighting:

Ultra-Bright Flashing Rear (RED) and Front (WHITE) LEDs enhance rider visibility at night

Bell:

Warns passersby, activated by the Wireless Remote Control 

TRANSMISSION

Power Transmission:

Timing Belt and Pulleys

Kick Pushing:

Due to low pulley ratio, it is possible to kick push the skateboard (if batteries run out)

WEIGHT & SIZE

Product Weight: as light as 18.1 lbs (compare this to the competition's bulky 50 pounders!).  See Buy Now Page for the weight of all the different models.

Deck Size:

�        Shortboard: 8.5" wide x 32" long, double kick tail new-school deck

�        Gravity Midsize: 9.5" wide x 36" long, rear kick tail hybrid deck

�        Shortboard: 14.5" (37 cm)

�        Gravity Midsize: 20" (51 cm)