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The Exkate X-24 Powerboard may well be the world's most expensive skateboard at $999, but it is also the world's most sophisticated skateboard and so it is considered 'top of the line.'

With any electric vehicle, batteries are a significant cost factor, and it's the batteries that primarily determine performance limitations.

There are actually a number of different kinds of electric vehicles used today, and all of them are relatively expensive. There are electric scooters like Segway (starting at retail $4495), electric bikes, electric motorcycles and small cars. But the most prevalent electric vehicles are wheelchairs, golf carts, and access or maintenance vehicles.

Most of these other vehicles cost a lot more than an electric skateboard. Of course most also are larger and have bigger motors. But, they don't have a hand remote that controls operation, and they don't have the tremendous space limitations.

The Exkate Powerboard electric skateboards, for example, are a lot more powerful than a toy remote control plane or car as they are designed to carry up to 300 pounds and some reach speeds of 20-22 mph with a 200 pound load on level ground. That kind of power is comparable to an electric scooter, bike, or other Personal Electric Vehicle.

The scooter and bike can control acceleration and braking through more mechanical devices, whereas the skateboard uses a low frequency remote to control a special electric motor which not only propels the board, but also doubles as a braking system. 

All of that sophistication is directed at providing a fun to ride board.  When you think about it in terms of the number of 10-20 mile rides you'll get on your Powerboard, and stack that up against rides on the chairlift or trips to catch the good waves, the Powerboard is super cheap. You'll easily spend more on many other sports.

And, the beauty of the Powerboard is that you can do it right outside where you live, and it's not nearly as dependent on conditions as are other sports. You can almost always find a good spot for Powerboarding close to home. As long as the ground is dry, the conditions are usually good for Powerboarding. Think of the fun you can have if you live in a flat place like the Midwest...and no more pushing!

We've found that a board can be good for up to 400 recharges, and we've had a couple stay good for longer, depending on the battery configuration. That's 400 10 mile rides. Of course, you've never done 10 miles on a skateboard, but rest assured your feet and legs are going to be in some pain the first time out due to fatigue. 10 miles is a heck of a long skateboard ride.

Conservatively speaking, 400 charges on the Powerboard has got to be at least equal to 100 days of snowboarding. How much does a hundred days of snowboarding cost? What about the gear and getting there?

Surfers often claim their sport is the cheapest. But, the surfing equipment alone (board and suit) is comparable to the cost of the Powerboard. Then you have to throw in the "dedication factor" and calculate how many thousands that really costs you. The fact is that is costs a lot to get to the waves at the right time.

Powerboarding is also definitely one of the most convenient sports you'll ever find because you can do it almost anywhere. In that respect, it's just like a skateboard. But, this is no normal skateboard. The Powerboard gives you the higher speed feel and thrill that you get when you're out on the slopes or surf. 

This is simply one of most entertaining and 'cool' devices you can find anywhere. And it's also one of the most sophisticated. The Powerboard achieves things few electric devices or vehicles can match. 

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