Electric longboards are exactly what you’d think they are: a traditional longboard with an electric motor. These boards allow you to move forward with a hand-held remote at speeds upwards of 20 miles an hour, and yes, there are brakes.

I’ve ridden all sorts of quirky electric rideables — unicycles, two-wheeled “hoverboards,” skateboards, longboards, bikes, and scooters — but electric longboards have always been my favorite in terms of practicality and portability.

The original Boosted Board, in my opinion, is the best electric longboard money can buy: it’s fast, well-designed and durable. So there’s good news now for Boosted Board fans like me: it’s about to get a whole lot better. Read more…