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Exkate developed the
digital hand-held remote for electric skateboarding. Other companies use
a cable, wire, or 'tether' to attach the board to the remote.
The remote operates both acceleration and
braking. This type of remote control is found as a wireless on the Exkate X-24 and new Raptor series and on Crossbow, Inc.'s E-glide II as
a 'tethered' controller. 
Pulling the trigger forward accelerates the board. The torque is
intense at full throttle, but using a feather touch on the trigger
allows the user to apply only a small amount of power, and it is
relatively simple to "roll the board along" at very low speeds.
Pushing forward on the remote's trigger applies resistance to the
Powerboard's motor, providing a very effective braking system. The board
can be controlled effectively down very steep hills with the braking
system. 
The braking system does not bring the board to a total stop, but the
resistance applied works well on a skateboard, giving you the most
control possible. You can go down a hill with ease whereas on the same
hill with a "regular" longboard you would lose control. Or you
can do big slalom turns in parking lots at either fast or slow speeds,
and you can speed up or slow down as required.
With these electric
skateboards, you have hands free operation or tether. Either way, you have a very effective braking system and
low speed control that allows for safe operation, even in tight areas.
These boards are some of the world's most advanced
vehicles. They are all
very highly refined and well tuned, giving you a unique device which is
unparalleled in it's design and concept.
WARNING: SOME OF THESE DEVICES USE A UNIQUE CLOSE PROXIMITY, LOW
FREQUENCY SIGNAL THAT MINIMIZES THE POSSIBILITY OF SIGNAL INTERFERENCE.
HOWEVER, THERE IS NO WAY TO COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE, EVEN WITH A TETHERED BOARD. USERS OF THESE DEVICES MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS
RISK OF DEATH OR INJURY, AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HELMET, GLOVES, AND LEATHERS ARE
RECOMMENDED.
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