Electric Skateboard Comparison shows why the Metroboard is Best

Property	Metroboard	E-glide 42"	Exkate / Altered Pro-Line 600 V3	Z Board	Metroboard Advantage
Price (MSRP)	$855 with Lithium Battery	$689 with Lead Acid Battery $1029 with Lithium Battery	$700 with Lead Acid Battery $1000 - $1100 with Lithium Battery	$649 with Lead Acid Battery $949 with Lithium Battery	Best Price and Value for a product designed and made in the USA!
Weight	18 - 21 lbs (lithium)	52 lbs (lead acid) 29 lbs (lithium)	42 lbs (lead acid) 29 - 34 lbs (lithium)	37 lbs (lead acid) 30 lbs (lithium)	Much lighter! Easier to carry Easier to kick push/stop More energy efficient Rides like a regular skateboard, not a tank!
Range	15 miles	12-15 miles	8 miles (lead acid) 8 - 14 miles (lithium)	5 miles (lead acid) 10 miles (lithium)	More range at less than half the product weight. We guarantee the best range to weight ratio of any Electric Skateboard on the Market!
Battery Type	High-Power Lithium LiFePO4 Lithium Pricing Starts at $855	SLA or Lithium Lithium Pricing Starts at $1029	SLA or Lithium Lithium Pricing Starts at $1000	SLA or Lithium Lithium Pricing Starts at $949	Lighter weight LiFePO4 batteries (1/6 the weight of the same capacity SLA) AND last ten times the # of recharge cycles (compared to SLA) Lowest Price & Best Value Lithium Electric Skateboard
Top Speed	19 mph	20 mph	19 - 20 mph	17 mph	Better acceleration, hill climbing, and Range due to efficient gear ratio
Braking	Regenerative	Regenerative	Regenerative	Regenerative	Smooth software controlled deceleration
Power	600 Watts	400 Watts	600 Watts	400 Watts	Optimal power for typical rider
Remote Control	Wireless IR (Interference-Free and Vibration Proof)	Wired	Wireless	Foot Control	No cords to trip over. Cool Ergonomic Wii Remote. Z Board's foot control seems appealing at first, but your feet are not responsive / coordinated enough to react quickly in real world traffic situations. Also, it's actually more intuitive and fun to use your hand for speed control, and your feet for carving and turning. Trying to do everything with your feet, is an accident waiting to happen! Keep in mind that with the Z Board, it's not like you just lean forward to accelerate and lean back to brake. You actually have to constantly be moving your foot on and off the foot pad to accelerate and brake. It's just a matter of time before you get a cramp in your ankle or a repetitive stress injury!
Size	9.75"W x 41"L (longboard) 9.6"W x 36"L (midsize) 8.5"W x 32"L (shortboard) 9"W x 29"L (mini)	42"L	10.5"W x 41.5"L	9.5"W x 40"L	More compact options Easier to carry
Skill Levels	9	None	Choose between 2 Top Speeds	None	9 adjustable acceleration levels, beginner to advanced (from gentle to thrilling acceleration), so rider can fine tune to their personal riding comfort and skill level.
Wheel Size	USA Made High End Skateboard Wheels 85 mm Premium Seismic Vibration Absorbing Wheels All-Pavement ABEC-11 97 mm Vibration Absorbing Wheels	China Made Low Quality 105 mm Hard Urethane Wheels (poor vibration absorbing, makes for a rough ride) Premium Goodyear Rubber Wheels Optional for an Extra $100 (Rubber wheels reduce range significantly)	China Made Low Quality 105 mm Hard Urethane Wheels ABEC-11 107 MM Flywheels (on Lithium Models)	China Made Low Quality Rubber Wheels which not only give you a rough ride, they have poor rolling resistance, reducing your range and ability to coast.	More familar standard longboard wheel size. Doesn't look like a monster truck wheel! Premium vibration absorbing wheels make for a much smoother ride! All-Pavement Abec-11 Wheels tackle rougher surfaces with lower rolling resistance and better range than E-glide's Goodyear Wheels.
Power Transmission	High Precision Machined Aluminum Timing Pulleys on both Motor and Drive Wheel. 18 mm Wide Timing Belt	Low Precision Molded Plastic Pulley on Drive Wheel. 15 mm Wide Timing Belt	Low Precision Molded Plastic Pulley on Drive Wheel. 15 mm Wide Timing Belt	Low Precision Molded Plastic Pulley on Drive Wheel. 15 mm Wide Timing Belt	High Precision Power Transmission gives you better mechanical efficiency, better range, longer life and quieter drive system. Wider Belt better handles heavier loading and reduces wear on the system.
Design	Grounds Up New Electric Skateboard Design	Knock-off of Exkate Product (using many of the same parts as Exkate)	Original Electric Skateboard Design	Uses many of the same knock-off Exkate Parts	A true alternative to Exkate's Original Design
Battery Fuel Gauge	High Accuracy Audible Fuel Gauge (with automatic calibration) and overdischarge protection	None	Light Based (low accuracy type)	None	Can check remaining battery capacity via wireless remote without having to take eyes off the road.
Electronics Protection	Custom USA Made Motor Controller with Thermal and Current Overload Sensing and Protection	Made in the UK	Made in USA	???	Ensures that no matter how hard you ride the product, you can't "burn out" the electronics.
Lights	Ultra Bright Flashing Red Rear and White Front LEDs	None	None	None	Increased visibility at night makes for a safer ride
Bell	Electronic	None	None	None	Controlled by wireless remote to alert passersby
Made in	USA	USA	China	USA	Hand crafted in the USA
Warranty	6 months	6 months overall 1 year electronics 3 months lead acid battery 12 month pro-rated lithium battery (6 month full + 6 month pro-rated)	3 months	3 months overall 6 months battery	Double the warranty period
Quality	Excellent!	???	???	???	Each Metroboard passes several quality checks to ensure you receive a quality long lasting product! We have a 6 year track record that proves our superior quality! We have a perfect 5-Star Google Wallet Rating!
Customer Service	Excellent!	???	???	???	Get excellent customer service and technical support straight from the engineers that design and build the Metroboard! We have perfect 5-Star Reviews!