Hey - if dad is up for it, give him e a wireless skateboard. He doesn't have to do any strenuous work except for staying on it.

If I was gutsy enough to ride a skateboard again... (I havent since my friend and I thought it would be a good idea to tie one end of a rope to a mini-bike, and the other end to my waist while standing on a skateboard....hilarity ensued - just happy it was a dirt road and he rode into a pond to break his momentum)... anyway, memories aside...

If i rode skateboards, this one's geeky enough to get me on one again.
Here are some stats:
Maximum Rider Weight: 240 lbs. Optimized for riders 160 to 225 lbs.
Acceleration: 0-19 MPH in 4 SECONDS!
Braking: 19-0 MPH in approx 40 FT
Turning Radius: 8 FT
Battery Pack: 36 Volt, 9.5 Amp hour (3 batteries)
Battery Charger: 120/230 Volt, 5 Amp (included)
Charging Time: Approximately 4 hours
Range: 8-12 Miles
Motor: 36 Volts DC, 600 Watt.
Electronics: 300 Kilohertz Digital Frequency
Dimensions: 41.5"L x 10.5"W
Weight: 40 lbs
Trucks: Exkate torsion trucks
Wheels: Exkate 105mm BlackStar Wheels
Controller: Wireless controller for acceleration & braking. Multiple speed switch w/ 3 settings (via Altered Electric Skateboards)

This is the safe, easy alternative to riding a traditional skateboard. Though it seems to take some of the rigor out of the activity, it's fairly cool nonetheless. It's motor can deliver speeds up to 19 mph with a range of 8-12 miles on a single battery charge. It's controlled via a wireless remote control.

This seems to take some of the rigor and classic fun out of skateboarding but it's damn cool nonetheless. It's motor can get it to speeds up to 19 mph with a range of 8-12 miles on a single battery charge. It's controlled via a wireless remote control.

power sk8ing? what will they think of next??? i dig it.

I'm thinking about learning how to skateboard. This could be a safer, easier alternative to a regular skateboard. Or I could break my head. It does look fun though!